Nu Kappa chapter installed at Georgia Southern University

The Nu Kappa chapter at Georgia Southern University was installed on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Georgia Southern University campus. This installation marks the 322nd chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, and was the fifth installation of the 2013-2015 biennium. National Board of Trustees Vice Chair and Past National President, Dr. Rod Chesnutt, served as the installing officer. Past SED Vice President, Nicholas Annan, served as the advising person, and the Zeta Chi chapter at The University of South Carolina served as the advising chapter. The Installation was well attended and included brothers from Zeta Chi and Beta Psi as well as SED Governor Evan Thompson and Past SED President Ema Ashley.

Charter members of the Nu Kappa chapter include: Anthony Shelton, Brandon Shinholster, Christian Sanders, Sergio Arreguin, Arnold Allen, Trey Payne, Joshua Smith, Omar Blade, Khalil Wright, Christian Spencer, DeMario Durham, Colin McKenzie, Adrian Gnam, William Schmid, Michael Braz, Amanda McKenzie, Lindsay Sandberg, Adrian Barnes, Alonzo Hedgspeth, Michael Johnson, Mark Turnquest, Robert Dunham, Caleb Graham, Timothy Kintzinger, and Antwan Warner.

Nu Lambda chapter installed at Arkansas State University-Beebe

The Nu Lambda chapter (#323) at Arkansas State University-Beebe was installed on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Arkansas State University-Beebe campus. This installation was the sixth installation of the 2013-2015 biennium. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Executive Director, Steve Nelson, served as the installing officer. Past SWD President Sean LaFollette served as the advising person, and the Theta Phi chapter at Henderson State University served as the advising chapter.

The Installation was well attended and included brothers from the Theta Phi and Epsilon Beta chapters.

Charter members of the Nu Lambda chapter include: Damian McClinton, Shelby Bridges, Anastasia Brown, Lucas Ian Bush, Nicholas Sutterfield, Desmen Anthony, Taylor Touchet, Jessica Hernandez, Dr. John Bristow, and Dr. Dorian Collier.

Nu Iota chapter installed at Elizabeth City State University

The Nu Iota chapter (#321) at Elizabeth City State University was installed on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Elizabeth City State University campus. This installation was the fourth chapter installation of the 2013-2015 biennium.

National Board of Trustees Member, Danny George, CPA, served as the installing officer. Past North Central District President Tammi Rice served as the advising person, and the Kappa Sigma chapter at East Carolina University served as the advising chapter.

The installation was well attended and included chapters and individuals from across the country:
KKPsi Board of Trustees (Installing Officer) – Daniel George
KKPsi Southeast District Governor – Evan Thompson
KKPsi Past NCD President – Tammi Rice
KKPsi Past SED President – Ema Ashley
KKPsi Past NED President – Chris Carpenter
Former National Headquarters Staff member – Preston Ramsey
Kappa Kappa Psi Chapters Present:
• Omicron – West Virginia University
• Beta Kappa – Bowling Green State University
• Delta Sigma – The University of Texas at Arlington
• Zeta Psi – Virginia State University
• Zeta Omicron – The University of Akron
• Zeta Chi – University of South Carolina
• Eta Sigma – University of Central Florida
• Iota Xi – Norfolk State University
• Kappa Sigma – East Carolina University
Tau Beta Sigma Chapters Present:
• Iota Phi – Elizabeth City State University

Charter members of the Nu Iota chapter include: Demetrius Deloatch, James Eley, Joshua Ruffin, Tylen Hester, Mustafa Gross, Terrance Pearson, Calvin Motley, Jr., David Nichols, Josiah Sampson, Tomisha Brock, Joplin Brock, and Ellis Muhammad.

Nu Theta chapter installed at Northeastern University

The Nu Theta chapter (#320) at Northeastern University was installed on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the Northeastern University campus. This installation was the third chapter installation of the 2013-2015 biennium.

National Board of Trustees Member, Eric Morson, served as the installing officer. Chair of the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association Board of Directors Marco Krcatovich served as the advising person, and the Theta Upsilon chapter at the University of Rhode Island served as the advising chapter.

The installation was well attended and included chapters and individuals from across the country:
KKPsi Board of Trustees (Installing Officer) – Eric Morson
KKPsi National Council – KKPsiAA Board Chair Marco Krcatovich
TBSigma National Council – Vice President for Special Projects – Jonathan Markowski
NED Governor – Casey Goodwin
NED President – Anthony Walker
Past NED KKPsi President – Matt Parent
Past NED KKPsi President – Ed Santora
Past NED KKPsi Sec/Treas – Dennis Yu
Past NED TBSigma President – Emily Anstey
Kappa Kappa Psi Chapters Present:
• Nu – The University Michigan
• Delta Omicron – The University of Connecticut
• Epsilon Nu – The University of Massachusetts
• Eta Phi – Syracuse University
• Iota Phi – University of New Hampshire
• Theta Beta – Boston University
• Theta Upsilon – University of Rhode Island
• Tau Beta Sigma Chapters Present:
• Delta Delta – The University of Massachusetts
• Eta Gamma – Boston University
• Eta Chi – University of Rhode Island

Charter members of the Nu Theta chapter include: Clayton Arroco, Jared Weiss, Jessica Linnell, Adam Perruzzi, Erin Fonseca, Andrew Giaquinto, Haley McAloon, John Brooks, Katherine Emerson, Kevin Ahearn, Luke Miller, Nathan Shuart, and Rachelle Hunt.

Nu Eta chapter installed at St. Augustine’s University

The Nu Eta chapter (#319) at Saint Augustine’s University was installed on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Saint Augustine’s University music building. The Nu Eta chapter is the 319th chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, and the installation marked the second installation of the 2013-2015 biennium.

Chair of the Board of Directors for Kappa Kappa Psi’s Alumni Association Marco Krcatovich, served as the installing officer. Preston Ramsey served as the advising person, and the Iota Zeta chapter at North Carolina A&T State University served as the advising chapter.  The installation was attended by chapters from across the country and included brothers from Nu, Theta Beta, Beta Kappa, Zeta Omicron, Iota Zeta, Iota Xi, Kappa Zeta, Kappa Sigma, Zeta Sigma, Kappa Lambda, Mu Eta, Eta Chi, and Eta Sigma.

Charter members of the Nu Eta chapter include: Clayton Arroco, Jared Weiss, Jessica Linnell, Adam Perruzzi, Erin Fonseca, Andrew Giaquinto, Haley McAloon, John Brooks, Katherine Emerson, Kevin Ahearn, Luke Miller, Nathan Shuart, and Rachelle Hunt.

Nu Zeta chapter installed at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

The Nu Zeta chapter (#318) at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania was installed Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Alexander Music Center on the Edinboro campus. This was the first installation of the 2013-2015 biennium.

Vice President for Student Affairs Kelly Nellis served as the installing officer. Anthony Roscoe served as the advising person, and the Alpha Omega chapter at the University of Pittsburgh served as the advising chapter.

Charter members of the Nu Zeta chapter include: David Lynn, Haley Wills, Nicole Chandley, Dale Desmond, Christina Campbell, Julia Tong, Jennifer Barton, Rebekah McLaughlin, Gregory Moore, Dylan Edwards, Katy Lowe, Victoria D’Angelo, Jacob Gibson, Kenny Vinston, Steve Genova, and Gennifer Dusold.

47th Biennial Convention Held

The 47th Biennial Convention of Kappa Kappa Psi was held at the Sheraton at Monarch Place and the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, MA from July 23-27. The following members were elected to the National Council & Board of Trustees on July 27, 2013 and served until August 1, 2015:
National President: Christine Beason (Eta Delta)
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership: Jack D. Lee, III (Delta Sigma)
National Vice President for Programs: Adam M. Bates (Gamma Xi)
National Vice President for Student Affairs: Kelly L. Nellis (Kappa Alpha)
National Vice President for Professional Relations: Dr. Travis J. Cross (Eta Beta)
BOT Chair: Dr. Malinda Matney (Nu)
BOT Vice Chair: Dr. Rod Chesnutt (Gamma Nu)
BOT Member: Daniel A. George (Delta Sigma)
BOT Member: Eric Morson (Delta Omicron)
BOT Member: Michael K. Osborn (Zeta Epsilon)
Immediate Past National President: Adam D. Cantley (Omicron)

Nu Epsilon chapter installed at Idaho State University

The Nu Epsilon chapter (#317) was installed at 6:30 PM Mountain Time on the 11th of May, 2013.   The Iota Kappa chapter served as the advising chapter, and Stephen Barrett was the advising person for the colony. National Vice President for Student Affairs Adam Bates served as the installing officer. Among the Iota Kappa brothers present were Erik Marrs (immediate past IK President and current Western District President), Arthur Aguilera (newly installed IK President), Alex McClean (Western District Vice President), and Jeannette McMillan (immediate past Western District President).

The installation was also attended by 6 brothers of the Gamma Chapter, who drove 12 hours from Seattle in order to make the event! Installation was followed by the Nu Epsilon Chapter hosting “Breakfast for Dinner” in the music building.

Charter members of the Nu Epsilon chapter include: Ashley Asper, Spencer Bills, Christopher Carroll, Evan Chivers, Kristen Counsell, Thaddeus Ferrin, Nesso Forest, Blake French, Carolyn Gummersall, Stephanie Luker, Michael Heiner, Hayden Holbrook, Randil Jeffreys, Rachel McCollum, Shawn Mclain, Daniel Roberts, José Romero, Douglas Withrow, John Brooks, and Kevin York.

Gamma Chi chapter re-installed at the University of Southern Mississippi

The Gamma Chi chapter (#94) of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Southern Mississippi was reinstalled at the University Baptist Church in Hattiesburg on May 11, 2013 with Past National President Michael Osborn serving as installing officer. The Beta Gamma (Louisiana State University) chapter served as the advising chapter, and past SWD President Burt Daigle served as colony advisor.

The installation was made possible by help from brothers from Lambda Xi (Southeastern Louisiana), Theta Lambda (University of Memphis), and Rho (Tulane University), and alumni Brother Tracy Bedgood, who is currently a DMA candidate at Southern Miss.

Charter members of the Gamma Chi chapter include: DeAnna Hunt, Anna Womack, Britany Hales, Margaret Oswald, Anthony Rooney, Sean Owens, Sherowin Clemons, Jr., Mariah Morgan, Christopher Hansen, Jonathan Parkman, Joshua Morgan, Larrion Trice, Victor Lyons, Jr., and Amanda Schlegel.

Nu Delta chapter installed at McMurry University

The Nu Delta chapter (#316) of Kappa Kappa Psi at McMurry University in Abilene, Texaswas installed at 3:00 PM, May 4, 2013 with National Vice President for Programs Jack Lee serving as the installing officer. The Zeta Beta chapter at Howard Payne University served as the advising chapter and past Northeast District President Jessica McAlarney Lee from the Eta Alpha chapter was the colony advisor.

There were a number guests attending including the McMurry Fine Arts Division Chair Dr. Mark Wilcox, National Alumni Historical and Development Coordinator Aaron Moore, Past Southwest District President Clinton Wieden, current Southwest District Vice President Allen Andrus, as well as many more brothers that represented the Zeta Beta, Alpha, Alpha Rho, Eta Alpha, and Delta Sigma chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi.

Charter members of the Nu Delta chapter include: Patrick J. Cheney; Louie Mark Fehl, IV; Joey Gonzales; Andrew L. Hall; Jonathan Heilenman; Joshua Howeth; Dannelle Rey Kortkamp; Kelli Elizabeth Porter; Vanessa Richardson; Emilia Rodriguez; Refujio Martin Rodriguez, II; Melody J. Stone; Alissa Trusner; L. Keith Lloyd, III; David DeWitt Robinson, Jr.