Alumni Update – John Lloyd ’62
We received this wonderful update from Brother John Lloyd’s wife jean updating us on where they are now and the roads they took to get there. We encourage all Brothers send in updates like this! We love to hear what is happening in your lives! I am writing for my husband, John B. Lloyd. He […]
How Social Distancing Will Help Us Find Happiness
In 2000, Robert Putnam published his groundbreaking book “Bowling Alone,” which argued that Americans had become disconnected from the people in our lives. Over 25 years of research, he found that people belonged to fewer organizations, knew fewer neighbors, met with friends less frequently, and even socialized with family less often than previous generations. He […]
2019-20 Annual Fund Update
Dear Brother, I hope and trust that this letter finds you well, and I wish you a healthy and successful New Year! The past year was a good one for Kappa – perhaps better to say a year of improvements and survival, in the face of the challenges that fraternities face nationwide. Although we know […]
Food, Drink, Fellowship & Atmosphere: Remembering Our Favorite State College Bars and Restaurants
No matter where you are in your life, what you are doing or who you are with, one thing remains constant day-in and day-out; We all have to eat. Food and drink are essential human needs for every living person from every walk of life. Therefore, some of our best memories, most meaningful conversations and […]
2020: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
The Phi Sig memories don’t have to end with graduation. Brotherhood is for life, so whether you’ve made it to every event since graduation or you’ve missed every one, this year, we encourage you to play your memory highlight reel, and make plans to add to it in 2020. When you look back on your […]
Now is the Time to Join the Phi Sig Honor Roll!
Brothers, It’s been 120 years since Kappa Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa was founded at Penn State University. It was founded by a group of young men who would become Brothers and who would set the standards for the great organization that we are today and will continue to be in the years to come. […]
Homecoming 2019 Recap
Homecoming 2019 Recap Homecoming 2019 at 501 South Allen was a very enjoyable event! It started with the Board tailgate at sunrise on a beautiful fall day, which was hosted by the Hylands, Whipkeys, Jarmuls and Kerns, and was followed by alums and actives enjoying a win over Purdue. Then, the Board hosted a cocktail […]
Photo Flashback – Re-Visiting 1979 Phi Sig
Photo Flashback – Re-Visiting 1979 Phi Sig This month we are taking the photo time machine back to 1979 at Penn State; My Sharona was all over the radio, guys were taking their dates to the movies to see Alien and the Nittany Lions went 8-4 in the regular season and beat Tulane in the […]
From Strangers to Brothers
From Strangers to Brothers Our “Question of the Month” for September is: Who was your best friend during your first year with the Chapter? We want to hear your stories but more importantly, we hope that perhaps in thinking about the young men you once were and the bonds you made during your first year with […]
Alumni Association Update
July Work Weekend Work weekend in July was a great success! We had about three dozen actives and alumni at the house – one of the largest groups that I can remember. In addition to the usual work – landscaping (trimming the hedges, adding mulch) and general cleaning, we focused on the first floor. The […]