Archive of: Brotherhood
2021-22 KAOEF Scholarship Recipients
Published on: October 5, 2022
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…
Oklahoma Provisional Chapter Established
Published on: September 27, 2022
On Sunday, September 25, 2022, a group of twenty-one men at the University of Oklahoma were inducted into Kappa Alpha Order as members awaiting initiation. The ceremony was held on campus in the Chapter House. H. David “Dave” Pinson (Epsilon Zeta–Arkansas Tech ’00), Commander of Locke Province, installed the chapter officers and led the Induction…
1865 Trust ESTATE GIFT RECEIVED: Kent Stoffel
Published on: September 20, 2022
Kent B. Stoffel (Alpha Eta Chapter–Westminster ’42) passed away in 2022, at the age of 99. Recently, the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation received an estate gift from him totaling more than $500,000. His gift will provide meaningful scholarships to members of the Alpha Eta chapter. Kappa Alpha Order and the KAOEF appreciate his generosity…
Southern Indiana “Ruptured Duck” Golf Outing
Published on: June 21, 2022
The Zeta Omicron chapter at the University of Southern Indiana held their annual Zeta Omicron alumni golf outing, “Ruptured Duck,” on Saturday, June 11th. Two dozen alumni were in attendance at the Saddlebrook Golf Club in Indianapolis, Indiana. Part of the proceeds will go to the Zeta Omicron chapter for recruitment purposes.
2022 Interns
Published on: June 6, 2022
The Kappa Alpha Order 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 Washington, D.C., Dallas, Texas, or Atlanta,…
Northwestern State Alumni Gather for Crawfish Boil
Published on: May 3, 2022
Alumni of the Gamma Psi Chapter at Northwestern State, informally named the Old Gold Society, gathered for a crawfish boil on April 23 in Erath, Louisiana. The alumni, all initiated in the 1960s, and their wives enjoyed mudbugs provided by Brother Martial Broussard ’67. “We have met several times, for golf, fish fry, and barbecue…
Auburn Holds Career Day for Alumni and Undergraduate Brothers
Published on: May 3, 2022
During a Chapter Meeting in the fall, Hugh A. Farmer III (Nu–Auburn ’72) and two other alumni visited to share the story of Jack B. Carter II (Nu–Auburn’71). “The Chapter room is named for him,” Hugh commented. “Jack was single-handedly responsible for returning KA to Auburn.” Unfortunately, Jack passed away in 2014, and Hugh and…
Northern Arizona Raises $32,500 for Special Olympics
Published on: April 19, 2022
The Epsilon Tau Chapter at Northern Arizona University recently completed its month-long fundraiser for Special Olympics Arizona. The chapter planned events like percentage nights, coin wars, trivia night, and a flag football game to fundraise for their initial goal of $20,000. Their events saw a growing attendance and participation from 50 to 300 attendees for…
Chiles Court Inducts Washington University and Southern Illinois Alumni
Published on: February 10, 2022
The Gateway Alumni Chapter held a Convivium in St. Louis, Missouri. The late Dr. Robert W. Kaps (Beta Theta–Washington’64) and Gateway Alumni Chapter President Anthony M. Maheu (Zeta Sigma–Southern Illinois ’11) were inducted into the Chiles Province Court of Honor. Dr. Robert W. Kaps (Beta Theta–Washington’64) Kaps is a 1964 initiate of the Beta Theta…
Alumni Gather in Murfreesboro for Lunch
Published on: January 25, 2022
Brothers gathered on January 13th, 2022, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for fellowship, laughs, and lunch. Held at Jonathan’s Grille, more than two dozen brothers attended the luncheon.
