Archive of: Education
Citadel KA Named Executive Director for the Krause Center
Published on: October 9, 2015
Col. Tom Clark named new director for Citadel’s Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics CHARLESTON, SC – Leadership, ethics and service learning courses and experiences are a deeply embedded and required component of every cadet’s four-year program at The Citadel. Though everyone in The Citadel community plays a role in developing cadets into principled leaders,…
North Texas KA Running for Klein ISD Board Trustee
Published on: October 8, 2015
Jamie W. Fuselier (Gamma Lambda – North Texas ’95) is running for Klein Independent School District Board of Trustees Position 4 (Houston) in the November 3rd election. Jamie Fuselier was raised in Klein and attended elementary and intermediate school in the district. In total, he has been a resident of the area for twelve years….
Wofford Kappa Alpha Order Brothers Coach Little League Team
Published on: October 6, 2015
Lessons from the dugoutWofford College Kappa Alpha Order brothers coach Little League team 6/23/2015 “What’s your favorite jelly bean color?” That was the question that Little League baseball coaches Henry Cornelson (Delta – Wofford ’14), Owen Hughes (Delta – Wofford ’14) and Cason Wells (Delta -Wofford ’14) asked their players at their first practice as…
Tulsa Alumnus Advisor Appointed as Assistant Dean
Published on: October 1, 2015
Calvin Michael Moniz (Mu – Tulsa ’04) was appointed Assistant Dean of the Collins College of Business and Director of the Business Career Center at The University of Tulsa. Calvin oversees employer relations and the recruitment and hiring process for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni of the Collins College of Business. Calvin also serves Mu…
KAOEF Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016
Published on: September 15, 2015
The 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 or graduate education. In…
Cory Uselton to be next Superintendent of Mississippi’s largest public school district
Published on: August 26, 2015
Cory Uselton, a 1990 initiate of the Gamma Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order at the University of Memphis, will be the next superintendent of DeSoto County Schools, Mississippi’s largest public school district. Uselton received 10,497 votes for or 61 percent in the runoff against Jim Ferguson. “We stayed consistent with our message of campaigning for teachers…
Thad Doyle awarded Kappa Alpha Order’s Accolade for Interfraternal Service
Published on: August 26, 2015
Thad Doyle was awarded the Accolade for Interfraternal Service from Kappa Alpha Order national fraternity during its 76th Biennial Convention on Thursday, July 30th, 2015, in Roanoke, Virginia. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Greek or fraternity community. Thad is a 1997 initiate and founding father of the Zeta Lambda Chapter…
Why is Recruitment and New Member Education Alcohol-Free?
Published on: August 24, 2015
By Mason Tarpley Why is recruitment alcohol-free? I often get questions about why recruitment has to be alcohol-free, and instead of offering you the most obvious reason, which is that it is against the law for anyone under 21 years old to drink, I think it is important to discuss other reasons why your chapter…
5 Things to Remember Coming Back to Campus
Published on: August 24, 2015
By Tullis Beasley Headed back to school after a long summer break can be very exciting. You will get to catch up with your brothers, make new friends, and be away from your parents once again. Make sure to consider the following: 1) The propensity to drink with brothers after a long summer away from…
Kappa Alpha Order’s Fall Sexual Assault Workshop
Published on: August 24, 2015
Kappa Alpha Order and other interfraternal organizations are taking a stand against sexual assault with the development of a new educational program for college students. Recognizing that everyone plays a role in preventing sexual assault violence and creating a safer social culture, ten fraternities and sororities have adopted this program. To develop a comprehensive…