![]() Accordingly, much of the credit for the organization's survival through this period is shared by these three men. Lee, who comprised the remainder of the original Grand Board of Directors, the infant Fraternity was guided through the most perilous years of its life. ![]() Through his leadership and indefatigable application, augmented by the efforts of B.K. From its inception, and for the next six years, Brother Diggs served as the Grand Polemarch of KAPPA ALPHA PSI Fraternity. Thus, the name acquired a distinctive Greek letter symbol and KAPPA ALPHA PSI thereby became a Greek letter Fraternity in every sense of the designation. This change became effective April 15, 1915, on a proclamation by the then Grand Polemarch, Elder Watson Diggs. Chartered and incorporated originally under the laws of the State of Indiana as Kappa Alpha Nu on May 15, 1911, the name was changed to KAPPA ALPHA PSI on a resolution offered and adopted at the Grand Chapter in December 1914. The Constitution of KAPPA ALPHA PSI is predicated upon, and dedicated to, the principles of achievement through a truly democratic Fraternity. It is a fact of which KAPPA ALPHA PSI is justly proud that the Constitution has never contained any clause which either excluded or suggested the exclusion of a man from membership merely because of his color, creed, or national origin. It was the vision of these astute men that enabled them in the school year 1910 - 11, more specifically the night of January 5, 1911, on the campus of Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana, to sow the seed of a fraternal tree whose fruit is available to, and now enjoyed by, college men everywhere, regardless of their color, religion or national origin. It is the beautiful realization of a vision shared commonly by the late Revered Founders Elder Watson Diggs, " The Dreamer" John Milton Lee Byron K. ![]() Please feel free to explore our website and please reach out to us with any questions.Kappa Alpha Psi, a college Fraternity, now comprised of functioning Undergraduate and Alumni Chapters on major campuses and in cities throughout the country, is the crystallization of a dream. Moving forward I hope to see Gamma Iota grow exponentially and positively embody the values of Alpha Kappa Psi as well as Loyola University Chicago. Through the help of my big, older brothers, and my fellow initiates, I have come to realize the gift of membership in Gamma Iota. Through my time in Gamma Iota I have made new friendships and have developed my professional skills. The Gamma Iota chapter has not only instilled professional values in me, but it has gifted me with brotherhood and friendship. We have had thousands of members cross into our brotherhood over the last 100+ years and we are excited to see our fraternity, as well as our chapter, grow as we move forward. We have many notable alumni in a variety of fields including business, politics, medicine, and art. In our present day, Alpha Kappa Psi has hundreds of chapters across the nation and overseas. This community can otherwise be seen as a lifelong brotherhood always helping its members through its vast global network of industry professionals.Īlpha Kappa Psi is the world’s oldest and largest professional co-ed business fraternity, impacting individuals since 1904. Gamma Iota prides itself in being open to all majors, allowing us to have a diverse and stimulating community. Since 1952, the Gamma Iota chapter has stood strong in the Loyola community, consistently producing successful leaders in the global business community. My name is Kyle Smith and I am the current President of the Gamma Iota Chapter here at Loyola University Chicago. On behalf of the Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, I would like to formally welcome you to our website.
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