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1 OMEGA ALPHA NEWSLETTER ALPHA KAPPA PSI UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, NOVEMBER 2015 Chapter Review The Iota à Omicron Pledge Classes Outside Old College Interested in writing an article, getting involved, or reaching out to the chapter? Contact Alessandro Chiodo at Follow us on Social Media! Chapter President: Matthew Sobel Executive Vice President: Allie Gan Chapter Advisor: Frank Carra Faculty Advisors: Ellen Monk & Diane Wright Alumni Newsletter Chair: Hannah Crismon Active Brothers: 131 Omega Alpha Chapter at the University Alpha Kappa Psi - - Omega Alpha Chapter udelakpsi.com

CHAPTER NEWS Pie a Psi Fun Claudia Seemans, VP of Finance Brothers and students with nothing but smiles following a pie to t he face On October 12th, the brothers of Alpha Kappa Psi gathered on the

Thankfully, it was a beautiful afternoon filled with many laughs, pies to the face, and whipped cream smiles.

The posters were a huge hit during the event and were a great accessory featured in many of brother Brandon Leung s photos.

Milburn Orchards Bonfire & Hayride th On October 16, the Omega Alpha chapter went to Milburn Orchards for one of the most anticipated events of the fall semester!

2 CHAPTER NEWS Pie a Psi Fun Claudia Seemans, VP of Finance Brothers and students with nothing but smiles following a pie to t he face On October 12th, the brothers of Alpha Kappa Psi gathered on the Trabant patio for one of our campus favorite fundraising events. A mere two dollars grants anyone the priceless opportunity to throw a plate full of whipped cream into the face of any Psi! Thankfully, it was a beautiful afternoon filled with many laughs, pies to the face, and whipped cream smiles. This year, brother Sarah Safer of the Xi pledge class broke out her colored pencils and provided the chapter with face cutout posters. The posters were a huge hit during the event and were a great accessory featured in many of brother Brandon Leung s photos. This semester we are so excited to announce that Pie a Psi raised $200, which will be donated to Lazarus Rising and The Boys and Girl s Club! Milburn Orchards Bonfire & Hayride th On October 16, the Omega Alpha chapter went to Milburn Orchards for one of the most anticipated events of the fall semester! Brothers and pledges, equipped with apple cider, chocolate, and marshmallows, gathered for a night of fun fall activities. The evening was full of hay and laughter as the brotherhood gathered around a campfire to make s mores and enjoy one another s company. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the night came when a pledge challenged President Matt Sobel to a solo performance of Alpha Kappa Psi s anthem. Matt kindly obliged and was soon joined by the rest of the chapter in a slightly off- key but enthusiastic harmony. All in all, new friendships were formed while old friendships were strengthened at this Brothers Josh Kleinman, Cricket Francisco, Kristen Brokaw, favorite annual Alpha Kappa Psi tradition. Sarah Safer, Brian Leach, Nick Makos, and Brian Tso enjoying the crisp fall weather

CHAPTER NEWS Alpha Kappa Psi Dances for a Cure Amanda Flores, UDance Chair In our efforts to support the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, the University of Delaware UDance dance marathon strives to

There are 16 major types of pediatric cancers and over 100 subtypes. Our organization strives to change those statistics and ensure that children live the long, joyful lives they deserve.

3 CHAPTER NEWS Alpha Kappa Psi Dances for a Cure Amanda Flores, UDance Chair In our efforts to support the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, the University of Delaware UDance dance marathon strives to instill hope in the lives of those affected by childhood cander. Childhood Cancer is the #1 disease killer of children & teenagers more than any other disease. There are 16 major types of pediatric cancers and over 100 subtypes. Our organization strives to change those statistics and ensure that children live the long, joyful lives they deserve. Our Alpha Kappa Psi team is joining The B+ Foundation to fight childhood cancer because 46 kids are told they have cancer every school day and we want that number to decrease. For the very first time, our chapter has been partnered with B+ Hero Nate Griffith, a 2 year old boy with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. We are excited to help him and his family in any way that we can. Our funds help support not only his family and his medical treatments, but also other children like him. Please consider donating to help us reach our goal of $25,000. All donations can be made online through the Alpha Kappa Psi UDance page! Brothers of the Omega Alpha Chapter at Spring 2016 UDance Dance Marathon Brothers Amanda Flores and Mackenzie Campbell with Alpha Kappa Psi s UDance Hero Nate

4 Brother Spotlight Morgan Young Brother Morgan Young rushed AKPsi as sophomore and is a member of the Xi pledge class. Morgan is an apparel design major with minors in business administration and Spanish. Morgan recently launched her own denim apparel line during the summer called And Again. Her love of the fashion industry led her to see its unsustainability, inspiring her to fill this void in the market with her own creativity and innovation. She says, I have always had the dream to have my own clothing line and when learning about a potential gap in the market for my company, I thought, there is no better time to start than now! However, the excitement of launching her business has also brought its share of challenges. Looking back, Morgan says the most valuable lessons she has learned from the experience are persistence and adaptability. Morgan experienced some opposition while the company was still in its beginning stages. Some thought her visions were too far fetched and unreachable; however, she remained determined and saw her ideas through to reality. Morgan also learned to adapt to changing circumstances, saying, Everything is not going to work exactly as planned, but even so, you must use change in order to grow. Morgan s vision for her company extends far into her future and long- term career goals. She hopes to continue marketing her brand and growing production capacity. She also hopes to continue strengthening her footprint in the fashion industry by becoming more involved with other small businesses to grow the sustainable segment of the fashion industry. Morgan says, Though the company is still small, the dreams I have are endless. Morgan credits her involvement in Alpha Kappa Psi as a catalyst behind her decision to move forward with her ideas and make them a reality. Morgan first began envisioning her company during her freshman year, but lacked both the resources and the network to move forward. However, after joining Alpha Kappa Psi last semester, Morgan knew she had the support system she needed to begin seeing her vision through to fruition. Morgan says, Everyone has been incredibly supportive of my ideas and ambitions. All of the encouragement really gives me hopes that I can make my dreams come true! Congratulations Morgan! We cannot wait to watch both you and your company grow.

Alumni Spotlight Rachel Shapiro Rachel Shapiro was a member of the Alpha pledge class and is a founder of the Omega Alpha Chapter at the University of Delaware.

5 Alumni Spotlight Rachel Shapiro Rachel Shapiro was a member of the Alpha pledge class and is a founder of the Omega Alpha Chapter at the University of Delaware. She graduated in 2012 with a dual degree in finance and operations management and a minor in economics. Rachel currently works as an operations analyst for Stanley Black and Decker but hopes to one day sit on the board. During our interview with Rachel, she takes a moment to look back and recall the initial chartering of our Omega Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi. She remembers brothers from neighboring chapters in the area coming out to lend their support and encouragement. After months of hard work preparing to establish Alpha Kappa Psi at the University of Delaware, Rachel and the other Alpha members were thrilled to see their efforts come to fruition and watch the chapter grow. Rachel was also heavily involved with community service, having the privilege of accepting an award on behalf of the chapter at the National Convention and being featured in The Diary. Rachel s advice to younger brothers is to enjoy every moment of the college experience and to leverage the relationships you mold along the way. She took advantage of networking opportunities such as the Principled Business Leadership Institute events and the Alpha Kappa Psi Convention to meet other brothers and form new friendships. Rachel says the network she formed during her college years was incredibly helpful when transitioning from college into the work force. We are thankful to our Alpha class and the original founders of the Alpha Kappa Psi presence at the University of Delaware. We owe our strong chapter to your efforts!

Spring 2018 IN THIS ARTICLE: Phi Kappa Psi IL Delta Newsletter. Spring 2018 Initiation. By: Austin Minnigerode

Spring 2018 IN THIS ARTICLE: Phi Kappa Psi IL Delta Newsletter. Spring 2018 Initiation. By: Austin Minnigerode Phi Kappa Psi IL Delta Newsletter Spring 2018 IN THIS ARTICLE: Spring 2018 Initiation Page 1 Chapter Scholarship Winners Page 3 Illini Marathon Page 5 Summer Internship Spotlight Page 7 Spring 2018 Initiation