NSU Pi Kapp cycles across Florida to raise disability awareness

On May 30, 2009, Beta Omicron chapter member Cameron Moises was among a team of 31 men who cycled across the state of Florida on behalf of people with disabilities.  The team of Pi Kappa Phis arrived at the steps of the Florida State Capitol Building in Tallahassee after two weeks and over 800 miles traveled. Even more incredible than…

Beta Omicron assists in chartering of LA Tech chapter

The Theta Phi chapter at Louisiana Tech University was chartered on March 21, 2009, as Pi Kappa Phi’s 213th chapter. The chapter was installed by National Vice President Mark Jacobs, Delta Psi (Texas-Arlington), and Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Trustee David Morgan Sr., Beta Omicron (Northwestern State). The 35 founding fathers were initiated by teams from…

Pi Kappa Phi member saves life of NSU classmate

For Cody Bourque, a member of the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, December 10, 2008, turned out to be more than just the last day of class for the fall semester. While settling in for his final class of Television Technique, a female student frantically alerted the class that another female student…

Pi Kapps raise awareness for Push America by sitting on scaffold

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity continued their commitment to Push America by “doing whatever it takes.” To raise awareness for people with disabilities, members of the Beta Omicron chapter camped out on a scaffold from March 2-4. The attention-getting event involved over 40 participants sitting on or around the Chapter House on University Parkway. During the day and…

NSU Pi Kapp lobbies on Capitol Hill for Greek housing bill

Wil Adams, president of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, will represent fraternities and sororities across the country in the ‘Greeks on Capitol Hill Visit’ on April 17, 2009. Adams, along with other program participants, will undergo training with a Washington, D.C. lobbying firm that will prepare the Greeks to interact with members of Congress. The focus of the program is to advance…

National Football Foundation honors Pi Kappa Phi alumnus

Veteran Northwestern State sports information director Doug Ireland will be presented the “Distinguished American Award” by the S.M. McNaughton Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame during the group’s annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet Thursday night at East Ridge Country Club. The Distinguished American Award is given to an outstanding person who has…

Pi Kapps take plunge for Push America

On March 7, 2009 in Bossier City, Louisiana, a group of eight members and friends of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity will participate in the Polar Plunge, hosted by the Louisiana Special Olympics. Their participation will fulfil a Push America Challenge. The Push America Challenge is a program of Push America that allows Pi Kappa Phi’s and friends of the Fraternity to participate in…

NSU rock and rolls for Push America

The Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, in conjunction with Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet 2008 Mandi Ridgdell, recently held a benefit concert for Push America. Ridgdell won the prestigious title in 2008, with Push America as her platform. On January 30, 2009, a crowd of almost 200 student from NSU and others from the surrounding area…

Pi Kappa Phi alum’s baseball number retired by NSU

Pi Kappa Phi alumnus and former NSU Demon Baseball player Billie Roy Cook was honored at the annual Demon Baseball Opening Day Banquet on February 7th, 2009. Cook and fellow baseball standout Jim Willis will have their NSU Baseball numbers retired. They will join two others as the only numbers retired in NSU baseball history.…

Mid Year Leadership Conference teaches Pi Kapps about ‘The Power of One’

On January 9-11, 2009, Beta Omicron Chapter’s newly-elected executive council traveled to St. Louis, Missouri for training in key roles within the chapter.  The fraternity leaders from Northwestern State University attended Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s annual Mid Year Leadership Conference. Almost 700 Pi Kappa Phi brothers received hands-on instruction in each of their respective leadership roles.  Students exchanged ideas with other chapters…

Sampite proves it’s never too late to be a Pi Kapp

More than 50 years after first being introduced to Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Joe Sampite officially became a member on December 13, 2008. He was a member of Phi Kappa Nu, a local fraternity that became Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity when it chartered at Northwestern State University in 1956. Having graduated before the transition to Pi Kappa…

Remembering our roots: Pi Kappa Phi celebrates Founders’ Day

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was founded in Charleston, South Carolina on December 10, 1904. The Beta Omicron Chapter celebrated that enduring brotherhood with a banquet on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Alumni, actives and associate members gathered in historic Russell Hall on Northwestern State’s campus to share a meal in honor of the friendship of the seven Pi Kappa Phi…

Pi Kapps adopt Natchitoches street for beautification, trash pick-up

Members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity are doing their part to help keep Natchitoches beautiful. On November 9, 2008, the fraternity held their regular “Trash Bash” to help beautify the city before the upcoming month-long Festival of Lights. Members walked over a mile, clearing trash and debris from the roadside. In 2006 the chapter adopted University Parkway,…

Are you an involved alumnus?

Since Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s founding in 1904, each member has made a lifelong commitment to preserving our brotherhood. Through financial contributions—no matter how big or small—you can make a positive impact on Beta Omicron as an alumnus. Regardless of how much time you have, there are plenty of opportunities to be involved. Have a…

Beta Omicron chapter welcomes Rho associate class

The Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University is pleased to announce a very successful new member recruitment for the Fall 2008 semester. The Rho pledge class of associate members were hand-picked by the brothers of Beta Omicron. Pi Kappa Phi members are men of CLASS (Character, Leadership, Athletics, Scholarship,…

Hurricane Gustav Info

The following service is being coordinated by the Pi Kappa Phi National Office: Please encourage your brothers to call toll free, 1-800-929-1904 extension 108 and report their status. If the office has closed for the day, please follow the instructions to leave a message detailing your name, chapter, location and possible means of contact. As…

Beta Omicron chapter alumnus named to prestigious Nu Phi Society

Beta Omicron chapter alumnus and re-chartering archon Wes Breeden is now among the select few inducted into the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation’s Nu Phi Society, an honorary group that recognizes an alumnus’ lifelong commitment to Pi Kappa Phi. On August 2, 2008, Breeden joined David Morgan Sr. as the only members of the Nu Phi Society…

Journey of Hope cycles through NE Louisiana

On July 26, 2008, Beta Omicron Chapter members Adam Upshaw and Collin McKnight, along with 23 other Pi Kappa Phis rode through northeast Louisiana as part of the Journey of Hope. The cross-country bicycle ride, sponsored by Push America, raises money and awareness for people with disabilities. Fellow Pi Kapps Cameron Moises, Cody Bourque, Lane Luckie,…

Pi Kapp Rose Court member brings Push America to Miss Louisiana competition

A member of the Beta Omicron Chapter’s Rose Court competed June 19-21, 2008 in the Miss Louisiana Competition. Mandi Ridgdell, a senior at NSU, has selected Pi Kappa Phi’s philanthropy, Push America, as her personal platform. Ridgdell promoted disability awareness and Push America during her interviews, which was aired on live television to over 4 million Louisiana…

NSU Pi Kapps ride across the country for people with disabilities

Two members of the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity are participating in a cross-country bicycle ride to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities. Northwestern State University students Adam Upshaw of Coushatta, Louisiana and Collin McKnight of Austin, Texas will spend six weeks of their summer participating in the Journey of Hope,…