Iota’s 140th & Homecoming ’26 – October 23–25

Join us for a full weekend of brotherhood, celebration, and tradition as we welcome back alumni for Homecoming 2026 and the 140th Anniversary of the Iota Chapter. We can’t wait to see you. Here’s a preview of the weekend events: Friday, October 23 Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 More details to follow. We look …

Alumni Association Board & Membership Meeting — RSVP Required

Brothers, mark your calendars for February 10 at 7 PM Central for our General Membership and Board Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to formally nominate and add new board members and officers. We will also kick off new committees.. All brothers are welcome. Where: Zoom Capacity: 100 (waitlist available, and we’ll purchase more …

Homecoming 2025: Iota’s Schedule of Events

It’s less than two weeks to Homecoming. Check out the full University schedule of events, register and make a plan today, or you might be stuck staying at the Motel 6. Here are the Chapter-related activities to plan for (UPDATED 10.17): Friday, October 24: 6:00 PM onward: Informal Gatherings — the House will be open …

Summer Work Weekend, Save the Date, August 23rd

The summer tradition continues. The motto of “Kappa Sigma is for life” may find no stronger expression than the annual trek to G-town to provide proactive care and maintenance for our beloved House alongside some of Iota’s finest from across the decades. Save the date for Saturday, August 23rd and make a plan now to …

Iota Chapter Alumni Weekend is Coming Up!

Hey Brothers! It’s that time again – our annual Alumni Weekend at Southwestern is just around the corner! Saturday, March 29th, 2025 Time to reconnect with old friends, make some new memories, and show those active brothers how softball is really played. What’s Happening Alumni vs. Actives Softball Game – Get ready for our traditional …

Homecoming 2024 Weekend Schedule Now Available

Its this weekend y’all! Homecoming is October 25-27, 2024. Here’s our schedule of events. I hope to see you at the House. Visit here for the University’s schedule and to register. AEKDB P.S. Here’s some recent pictures of the Memorial Courtyard in use. Thanks to all who supported this effort!

UPDATE: New Details for Brother Bob Lain’s Memorial Service

UPDATE: July 20, 2024 Due to the effects of Hurricane Beryl, Brother Bob Lain’s memorial service was postponed from July 11 and will now be held at 2 PM on August 1st, with a reception to follow. The location for the service is St Martin’s Episcopal Church-Chapel, 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056. If you …

Homecoming Special Event, You’re Invited

Friends & Brothers, The courtyard construction project has been completed! Join us at the Kappa Sigma House at 4:30 PM, Saturday September 23rd during Homecoming for a special dedication event. Stick around for BBQ and refreshments. – Erik P.S. Homecoming registration (though SU) closes September 12. Click here to register online. P.P.S As always, even …

Memorial Courtyard Project Work Begins

Hey brothers! In case you haven’t heard, we are building a patio! It will be dedicated to the memory of our lost brothers. Construction has begun, and we will hopefully complete it before school starts in late August. Hopefully fully funded too! The patio will include a vertical smoker, grill, prep station, benches, lighted walls …

The 50th Annual Alumni Weekend Set for April 1st

The Active Chapter will host alumni brothers, friends, and family this Spring over the weekend of April 1st at the House. Brother Erik Harpst reminds us that this tradition began in 1973 — time flies! Active Brothers and Co-Alumni Chairs Josh Tenorio and Aiden Gomez promise via their email newsletter that, “activities have been planned …

Chapter Celestial, Active Chapter Grows

Greeting, Friends & Brothers: UPDATE March 6, 2021: We regret the omission of Henry Furler from the list of those joining the Chapter Celestial. The post provides a digest of news from the past few months. Chapter Celestial Since our last post about Brother Richard Kalmbach — who passed away in late September — we …

OBITUARY: Richard Wayne Kalmbach

The alumni association received word of the passing of Brother Richard Wayne Kalmbach, who passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Find Richard’s full obituary here for details on visitation and funeral services. Friends and brothers can also share memories, as did Brother Bob Lain: I knew Richard from Robert E Lee High School (he …