|
Facts About Kappa Sigma
FOUNDING
Kappa Sigma was founded in the U.S. at the University of Virginia December 10, 1869 .
RANKING
As of 2005, Kappa Sigma has existed on 295 campuses throughout the United States and Canada. Over 250,000 men have been initiated into the Fraternity which currently includes over 158,000 living alumni and 10,000 undergraduates.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund awards over $250,000 each year to qualified brothers of the Fraternity who excel in the classroom, on campus, in the community and within the Fraternity. These brothers represent the best and brightest of Kappa Sigma undergraduates. Since 1948, the Endowment Fund has awarded more the $3.5 million to thousands of deserving Kappa Sigma brothers.
PROGRAMS AND AWARDS
Kappa Sigma has developed outstanding, progressive programs in alcohol and drug education (My Brother's Keeper), individual and chapter scholarship, and recognizes excellence with individual, chapter and alumnus awards.
ALUMNI
Kappa Sigma has over 100 alumni chapters throughout North America that actively support our undergraduate chapters.
STANDARDS
Kappa Sigma forbids hazing. The Fraternity fosters meaningful pledging experiences by offering a progressive pledge education program through our Brothers In Action initiative.
HEADQUARTERS
Kappa Sigma headquarters in located in Charlottesville, Virginia very near the Downtown Mall and the University of Virginia campus. Currently, the Kappa Sigma Fraternity is in the process of erecting the largest International Headquarters in the Fraternal world, very near Monticello, the home of our third President, Thomas Jefferson.
WORLD WIDE WEB
Kappa Sigma has one of the interfraternal world's most extensive and exclusive secure sites: www.kappasigma.org
__________________________________________________________________________________________
FOUR PILLARS
These are what we base our fraternity on:
Fellowship
Want to get more from your college life? Kappa Sigma makes it happen. Joining Kappa Sigma provides opportunities for fellowship, fun and personal growth that you simply can't get elsewhere. Over 230,000 men have joined and enjoyed the unmatched experiences, involvement and lifelong Brotherhood that Kappa Sigma offers. Kappa Sigma is no secret...our goal is to build better men.
Leadership
Take the lead. In Kappa Sigma, Brothers learn to get involved in their communities and take the lead when something needs to be done. Countless Brothers, including senators, governors and CEOs, have said Kappa Sigma gave them the leadership skills they needed to succeed.
Scholarship
You're in college for an education. Kappa Sigma helps you excel in the classroom. From its earliest beginnings in Renaissance Italy, Kappa Sigma has existed to promote scholarship in its members. Over $300,000 is awarded each year by the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund to Brothers who excel in scholarship and leadership. At the chapter level, Brothers help you learn about the campus, provide advice on professors and classes and help you study for those important assignments.
Service
Helping others is part of being a Kappa Sigma. Brothers spend thousands of hours working in their communities and raise thousands of dollars for worthy causes each year. From organizing park clean-ups to serving as Big Brothers to organizing charity rock concerts, Kappa Sigmas work hard for their causes. College is fun, but only service gives you the great feeling of knowing you've helped someone and made a difference.
|
