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2019 Washington, DC Interns
Published on: July 11, 2019
The E. Fleming Mason Memorial Internship Program was created to provide deserving undergraduates with the desire to become better educated and informed on both the public and private sectors of our national government. In addition, this program will give undergraduates the opportunity to gain professional work experience while living in the Washington, D.C. area. The…
South Carolina Supports Camp for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders
Published on: June 22, 2019
On June 12, 2019, Rho Chapter at the University of South Carolina, along with Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Delta, and Tri-Delta, donated $1,700 towards a dinner meal for Camp KEMO at their annual summer camp program. Camp KEMO was started in 1980 with the goal of helping families navigate through dealing with childhood cancer and…
Two Brothers Recognized by Austin Peay State
Published on: June 21, 2019
Two undergraduate brothers were recognized with prestigious awards by Austin Peay State University. Tyler J. Hagemann (Zeta Tau–Austin Peay State ’17) was recognized with the Mr. Governor Award and Colin A. Crist (Zeta Tau–Austin Peay State ’19) received the Harvill Citizenship Award. Tyler is the third KA in a row to receive the Mr. Governor…
South Carolina KA Helps Lacrosse Team Win National Championship
Published on: June 14, 2019
On May 11, 2019 freshman Andrew Cooke (Rho–South Carolina ’18) and the South Carolina Gamecocks Club Lacrosse Team won the MCLA National Championship in Salt Lake City, Utah. The team knocked off the number one seed California 13-8 to win the national tournament. Their route to the National Championship included beating Santa Clara, Liberty, and…
Two KAs Recognized Nationally by North-American Interfraternity Conference
Published on: June 4, 2019
Two distinguished brothers have been recognized by the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) for exemplifying excellence in leadership, service, and education within the fraternal community. John Price McGiffert, Jr. (Alpha Beta–Alabama ’15) has been selected to receive the Undergraduate Award of Distinction for his leadership and character as the President of the Student Government Association (SGA)…
Schedule for ELA 2019
Published on: June 3, 2019
Thursday, June 6 12:00pm Conference Registration, Mulberry Hill 5:00pm Dinner, WLU – Elrod Commons – Marketplace 7:00pm Welcome, WLU – Lenfest Center – Wilson Auditorium Tullis D. Beasley, Director of Leadership Education 7:15pm Leadership Lecturer #1 – “The Five Marks of a Man” WLU – Lenfest Center – Wilson Auditorium Brian Tome 8:15pm Team Meeting…
Epsilon Chapter Restored at Emory
Published on: May 7, 2019
On Friday, April 26th, 2019, at the Ansley Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, Knight Commander Darren S. Kay (Alpha Eta–Westminster ’88) re-issued the Epsilon Charter to the gentlemen of the Emory University Provisional Chapter. The ceremony and banquet were well attended by alumni and guests. The Provisional Chapter received its provisional certificate in March 2018,…
2019-20 KAOEF Scholarship Recipients
Published on: May 6, 2019
The Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (KAOEF) Scholarship Program remains an important benefit to members of Kappa Alpha Order. As a primary focus of the KAOEF, these academic, merit and needs-based scholarships serve as an inspiration for excellence inside and out of the classroom and oftentimes prove the difference in whether recipients can continue their undergraduate…
Mercer Raises $2,000 to Support MDA
Published on: April 29, 2019
The dedicated members of the Kappa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity at Mercer University recently hosted a golf tournament to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Through the golf tournament, the chapter raised $2,000 to benefit local kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases. “The members of Kappa Alpha Order…
South Carolina Chapter Serves Camp for Disabilities
Published on: April 11, 2019
On April 7, 2019, Camp Cole hosted its first annual Happy Campers Food Truck Festival. The festival promoted the camp and featured the presence of several different local Columbia, South Carolina food and retail vendors. Camp Cole is Rho Chapter’s official philanthropy, as the chapter has raised over $83,000 during the past three years with…
