This evening, I had the pleasure of interviewing my long time friend and pledge brother Raheem Sarcar via Skype. Inspired by the initiative and social media entrepreneurship of Raheem, this post kicks off what I hope will become an enduring and valued series of “Professional Profiles†of Iota Chapter alumni. In this recording, you’ll get …
Softball Score: Actives – 14, Alumni – 16 Alumni Advisor-elect: Timothy Stapleton Graduating Seniors: Enjoyed an ice-water bath Awarded “A History of Kappa Sigma†(The Pharr History) New Capital Challenge for House Repairs: $1,000 match challenge from Brother Dan Middlebrooks – contact Alan Haworth to lend your support. photo courtesy Heather Hanson
UPDATE: 4/9 5:34pm Central See link below for directions to softball field. When you arrive at the house, please register at the registration table where we will take your name, contact information, and $10 weekend contribution. Friday April 9th – Registration table opens on front porch @ 8:00 pm – Friday evening there will be …
In an email to Iota alumni this week, Brother Marshal Crenshaw announced the very happy and welcome news that he and his wonderful wife Molly are expecting their first child later this year. After six years of service in the capacity of Alumni Advisor for Iota Chapter, Marshal also announced his intention to step down …
Read more “Starting a family, AA Crenshaw looks to pass the torch”
Alumni Weekend for the Spring of 2010 will take place over the second weekend in April, from Friday April 9 through Saturday April 10. Program details will follow, but you can probably count on the following: Friday Night Poker Tournament Coffee & Doughnuts A General Active & Alumni Meeting Lunch on the Lawn Babies, Toddlers, …
Post by J. Scott Hanson, Ph.D. Brothers, During the 2009 Alumni Weekend, the Alumni Association formed a committee tasked with assisting actives in preparing for life after college. In support of this effort, the Iota Chapter AA will be holding a Career Day event on February 6th. Several alumni have collaborated to plan this day …
Read more “Feb. 6th is Iota Career Day, Area Alumni Invited to Attend”
Guest post by Brother Martin Fergus: Dear Kappa Sigma Friends & Brothers, I am proud to announce that the 2010 National Student Peace Alliance Conference will be held at Southwestern University on February 26-28. This conference will focus on evidence-based programs that are effectively reducing and preventing violence both at an international and domestic level. …
Read more “Actives Support Peace Conference, Continue Rob Atkinson’s Legacy”
Dear Brothers, I am looking for a freelance web designer to talk about a new business and a contract to build a website. I have the plan, just need a professional website. If you are interested, please contact me any time. AEKDB David McClellan dwmcclellan@hotmail.com 512-680-3282
Returning with his second book, Iota alumnus and Alumni Association Executive Committee member Alan Haworth recently published “Hitchhiking in Boston and Other Stories.†The book is available for purchase at www.stankygroovepress.com. From the author’s site: Alan Haworth returns with a collection of fiction short stories – most of them set in Boston. "Hitchhiking in Boston" …
Read more “A new collection of short stories by Alan Haworth”
Southwestern’s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend will take place over the weekend of November 6-8. As we do each year, the Iota Chapter will host several events for returning alumni and guests. Here’s a run down of the weekend’s schedule: Saturday Nov. 7: Active/Alumni meeting 3pm Open house at Sigma 4pm Kappa Sigma Reception at the …
Brothers, I am happy to report to you that your delegates at the 67th Grand Conclave had a great experience. I am so proud of our active brothers Lance Turri and John Burden for their enthusiastic participation in this important event. As our delegates they represented our order with honor and that distinct style that …
Fulfilling a long time ambition, John Hashop made it as a contestant on Jeopardy!, airing this week. You can see him online via the Jeopardy! weekly show guide. Today’s episode already played in Dallas/Fort Worth; it is a riveting barn burner of a contest. Check your local listings and set your DVR or TiVo if …
Here’s a report filed under the category of alumni doing good things for good causes. Joel Stone raised a bag full of money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Lone Star Chapter and completed the MS150 ride. Well, the part that wasn’t flooded out anyway… From Joel: As most of you already know, heavy rain …
Read more “Go Joel! Brother Stone’s MS150 ride and fundraising success”
4/26/09: Update: Martin did not win the race but we congratulate him on a great campaign. You can read about the results courtesy of the Megaphone Online. Our active brother Martin Fergus is running for Student Congress President. For those of us who can’t vote, we wish you the best of luck on election day, …
Volume 2: Issue 1 – Spring 2009 Feature stories Alumni Weekend 2009, March 27-29 Taking place over the weekend of March 27-29, the advanced planning for Alumni Weekend 2009 is in full effect. Come join us at 1 PM on Saturday for the Alumni/Active meeting and learn the latest news on active chapter achievements, alumni …
As reported in The Caduceus of Kappa Sigma (Special Edition 2009), “In the spring of 2008, the Supreme Executive Committee of Kappa Sigma Fraternity unanimously approved the Kappa Sigma named, Fisher House project.” The Fisher House program is a private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need… The Fisher House Foundation has …
The Lone Star Multi-District Conclave 2009 took place this weekend, February 20-21, on the campus of the University of Texas at Dallas located in Richardson, Texas. Representing the active chapter were Andrew Ivy (GP), Martin Fergus (Philanthropy/Fundraising Chair), and Jack Frazee (House Manager). Jonathan Goodman (Assoc. Scribe & Assit. Alumni Advisor) represented the volunteer alumni …
Alumni Weekend for the Spring of 2009 will take place over the final weekend in March, from Friday March 27 through Saturday March 28. Program details will follow, but you can probably count on the following: Friday Night Poker Tournament Coffee & Doughnuts A General Active & Alumni Meeting Lunch on the Lawn Babies Softball …
From John Atkinson, Rob’s dad, “The San Diego celebration was beautiful. You can see the multimedia montage produced for the service by Mark Weaver of Deep Story Works.” The Texas service and celebration of Rob’s life is at 4pm Central, January 23 at the Southwestern University Chapel.
From the Facebook group formed in Rob’s honor: Texas (Southwestern University) Memorial Service for Rob Atkinson Date/Time: Friday, January 23, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Location: Southwestern University Chapel (Lois Perkins Chapel), 1001 East University Ave., Georgetown, Texas, 78626. Phone: 512-863-6511. Type of Service: The service will be non-denominational. It will include prayers, music, a eulogy, …