Campaign projects completed over work weekend
The tradition of house work weekend continued this year as alumni representing multiple decades along with several of the Actives all convened in State College in early August to clean and prep the property for the Fall semester. In addition to the usual work, significant progress was made on some key projects funded by […]
Kappa Brothers love the Exclusive Campaign Gift!
Brothers Bob Romeiser (’81), Fred Decock (’80) and Kevin Courter (’80) pose with the exclusive campaign gift following a round of golf. Early supporters of the Damn Proud Campaign are raving about the special gift exclusively available to Brothers who contribute to it. In addition to being recognized on a plaque that will hang permanently […]
Celebrating 150 Years of Phi Sigma Kappa
This year, Phi Sigma Kappa celebrated 150 years since its founding on March 15, 1873, at the University of Massachusetts. The national Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity was founded based on the three cardinal principles: the Promotion of Brotherhood, the Stimulation of Scholarship, and the Development of Character. The Kappa Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity […]
Kappa Alumni Interview Series: Stephen Courter ’77
In his latest Phi Sigma Kappa alumni interview, President Martin Barbato ’79 interviews his pledge instructor Stephen Courter, Class of ’77, about his time in the house, life after Penn State, and lessons and benefits from being in the fraternity that carried forward after graduation. This is a condensed version of their one-hour conversation. […]
Back to school with Phi Sigma Kappa
With summer winding down, it means a new school year is right around the corner. Soon, another class of students will be back on campus and in town, ready to experience another great year at Penn State. Of course, students aren’t the only ones who will be back in town! What are some places around […]
Thank you to our Honor Roll members!
Thank you to these fine gentlemen listed below in the 2023 Honor Roll for their continued support of Kappa Chapter! Because of them, we have been able to not only support our chapter, but support the alumni through communications, reunions, and financing. View the Honor Roll here! Our giving year ends 12/31/2023, and we have […]
The older we get, the more we need our friends—and the harder it is to keep them
When you’re in middle age, you start to realize how very much you need your friends. After decades of relentless striving — kids, house, career, spouse — we find ourselves coming up for breath at some point in these middle decades. And what remains? With any luck, our friends. An Atlantic Monthly article (do yourself […]
Looking for more Kappa News? Don’t worry, we have you covered!
Have you misplaced your last newsletter, are you looking for a particular one, or are you trying to find the newsletter you were featured in? Don’t worry! We have you covered! If you are looking for a specific newsletter, head to our newsletter page to view our past editions. We have archives that date back […]
Phi Sigma Kappa alumni, where are you now?
As the years go by since our time as undergraduates at Penn State came to an end, it can be increasingly difficult to keep tabs on what our Kappa Chapter buddies have been up to. Time passes, life gets in the way, and we naturally lose touch. To fight that progressive drift, we want […]
Phi Sigma Kappa On the Web
Are you plugged in to our Phi Sigma Kappa Penn State social media pages? Follow us to reconnect with your Kappa Chapter alumni buddies online, find out about upcoming virtual and in-person events, and keep up with the latest news from the chapter. Chapter Instagram: @phisigpsu National Fraternity LinkedIn: Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity National […]