As the Ebola outbreak spreads across West Africa, one Pi Kappa Phi alumnus from Northwestern State University is making it his mission to bring relief to volunteers serving in the hardest-hit areas.
Cooking Channel chef Chuck Hughes takes his show on the road to Cajun Country, with rising chef and Northwestern State University graduate Manny Augello as one of his culinary ambassadors.
The Pi Kappa Phi Foundation is pleased to announce the imminent launch of its newest initiative, the David D. Morgan ‘Extra Mile’ National Scholars Program. It is funded through an endowed gift of $1 million by Morgan, a 1973 Northwestern State University graduate and entrepreneur in the insurance industry.
From August 7-10, 2014, student Archon Kyler Halbert and member Aaron Finimore, along with alumni David Morgan, Sr.; Wes Breeden; David Morgan, Jr.; Lane Luckie and Nick Breaux played an active role in deciding the future direction of the fraternity, while celebrating its accomplishments.
Two alumni of Pi Kappa Phi at Northwestern State University are among the Fraternity’s inaugural ‘Thirty Under 30’ honorees. Wil Adams and Lane Luckie, both initiates of the Beta Omicron Chapter, received the recognition, which seeks to recognize young alumni for their post-college achievements.
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity members around the country are soaking up thought-provoking advice and bits of encouragement from a Beta Omicron Chapter alumnus who’s an authority on leadership.
A scrapbook which hasn’t been seen in decades is now giving members of Pi Kappa Phi a look at their chapter’s activities in the 1970s. Bound in leather string and a wood cover, the book features page after page of pictures from Beta Omicron Chapter from 1970 to 1979. Showing its age, the scrapbook has…
A Pi Kappa Phi alumnus and business executive is investing in the future of emerging leaders at Northwestern State University. Four members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity were awarded scholarships at the 7th annual David D. Morgan “Extra Mile” Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, April 26, 2014.
A semester of hard work and lasting memories were celebrated at Pi Kappa Phi’s annual Rose Ball Formal in Natchitoches. Historic Russell Hall, with a view of Normal Hill’s three iconic columns, hosted the Rose Ball banquet on April 26, 2014. Music set the mood as attendees mixed and mingled as a slideshow played, highlighting Rose Ball celebrations from the past 57 years.
Cloudy skies didn’t put a damper on the excitement surrounding the shotgun start for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s 8th annual golf tournament. Saturday, March 15, 2014, chapter alumni alumni, family and friends of the Fraternity and community members teed-off in cool weather at Northwestern Hills Golf Course.
Leadership of the Natchitoches Jaycees is passing from the hands of one Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity alumnus to another. Jason Stelly was elected president of the organization for 2014, succeeding fellow Pi Kapp Alan Pasch.
Over the weekend of January 10-12, 2014, Pi Kappa Phi members from Northwestern State University joined others from around the nation to take part in the Fraternity’s Mid Year Leadership Conferences. More than 1,400 students, staff and volunteers attended the conferences, which were held in Baltimore, Md.; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas, Texas; and St. Louis, Mo.
109 years after Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was founded, the Beta Omicron Chapter at NSU marked the anniversary by welcoming its newest members and honoring those beginning the next phase of their lives. On December 10th, 2013, a semi-formal banquet centered around the spirit of friendship forged by the Fraternity’s founders.
A slate of seven alumni of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity have been elected to guide the efforts of the chapter alumni association/ housing corporation. Lane Luckie; DJ Klucznik; David Morgan, Sr.; Wil Adams; Alan Pasch; Shayne Creppel; and Wes Breeden will serve as the 2013-2014 board of directors.
“Forever Young” felt like the perfect theme for NSU Homecoming 2013. A new football coach, brand new buildings, and an unmistakable vitality across campus marked a large turnout for Homecoming activities October 18-19.
Mark your calendars for the weekend of October 18-19, 2013! We have planned a Homecoming weekend, packed with activities for the whole family. This is a perfect time to help our Pi Kappa Phi student members connect with our rich history and legacy of excellence. Come reconnect with your chapter brothers and Greek friends and…
The Beta Omicron Alumni Chapter at Northwestern State University was named Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s 2013 Alumni Chapter of the Year. Of the National Fraternity’s nearly 50 alumni chapters, the NSU group was selected for its continued efforts to engage alumni members and provide substantial support to the undergraduate chapter.
Again in 2013, alumni of the Beta Omicron chapter were among the biggest supporters of the educational efforts of the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation. Of 231 total chapters, Beta Omicron was ranked 4th in total contributions.
“Actions speak louder than words, so I think the most important thing I can do right now is take everything by storm.” Zack Cockerham is taking on the lofty challenge of becoming a model leader, not only for his Fraternity, but his entire college campus. The Northwestern State University sophomore from Morgan City, Louisiana was one…
For more than 40 years, Robert Crew has regarded photography as an enjoyable avocation. And now, the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity alumnus will be permanently associated with the teaching of photography.
The cycling trek lasts only two weeks, but the memories made along the 800-miles of Gear Up Florida’s route won’t soon forget Pi Kappa Phi members like Sean Austin. The Northwestern State University junior was among 36 cyclists and crew members riding across the State of Florida to re-shape the perception of people with disabilities.
After years as a higher education administrator, Beta Omicron Chapter alumnus Larry W. Gracie entered retirement by inspiring college graduates to never give up in life. On Friday, May 10, 2013 Gracie delivered the commencement address at Pamlico Community College in Grantsboro, North Carolina. In April he retired as the school’s vice president of instructional services.
A weekend of lasting memories were made at Pi Kappa Phi’s annual Rose Ball Formal in New Orleans, Louisiana. Keeping with tradition, the Beta Omicron Chapter returned to the Crescent City April 19-20th, 2013.
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity alumnus and business executive David D. Morgan, Sr. is investing in the future of several promising young leaders at Northwestern State University. Four members of the Beta Omicron Chapter were awarded scholarships at the 6th annual Beta Omicron “Extra Mile” Scholarship Banquet on Sunday, April 14, 2013.
More than a dozen teams of Pi Kappa Phi alumni, family and friends of the Fraternity, NSU Greeks, and community members teed-off in bright sunshine and cool weather for Pi Kappa Phi’s 7th annual Golf Tournament. On March 16, 2013, amateurs competed in the Beta Omicron Chapter’s two-person scramble.
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