Grand Chapter!

Brothers at GAC along side Tryon Hubbard, Alabama '64, previous SWGP

How does a chapter go from one of the best groups in Phi Kappa Psi to the best nationally over the course of a year? Start \with a very motivated group of individuals in 2011 when the chapter was Accredited with Distinction and over the course of the next years (to quote Sean Peterson), “Do work, son.” During the 2011 academic year, brothers positively impacted Rowan University and the community through a variety of leadership positions, an enormous amount of philanthropic activities, and working with other Phi Psi and Rowan chapters.

“The outstanding brothers of Phi Kappa Psi are role models to all here at Rowan University and go above and beyond their duties as a chapter.” Holly Tonnisen, President Theta Phi Alpha

During the academic year, the chapter completed nearly 1600 hours of community service and raised over $8000 for various philanthropies.  For Thanksgiving, the chapter worked with our brothers at Drexel University to cook and donate food to soup kitchens in Philadelphia.  During the Polar Bear Plunge, 20 brothers volunteered for the event, another 7 took the plunge, and the group raised over $1,500 for the Special Olympics.  For a fundraiser for St. Baldrick’s Day, three brothers shaved their heads to help raise money and awareness for childhood cancer research.  The remainder of the chapter helped to raise funds totally nearly $2,500, far exceeding the original goal of $1000.

“The gentlemen of Rowan University’s chapter of Phi Kappa Psi exemplify exactly what fraternity men should be like.” Samantha Dinkin President Delta Phi Epsilon

Brothers of NJ Epsilon and Drexel during a Thanksgiving service event

In addtion to contributing to the operations of the chapter, our members are part of over 30 campus organizations including SGA, The Whit, and Residence Life.  Not content to simply be a part of these groups, brothers held leadership roles in many organizations including SGA, IGC, IFC, and The Order of Omega.

Before being honored at The Grand Arch Council, Rowan University recognized the chapter as the Outstanding Student Organization of the year and Anthony Reid was nominated for the Outstanding Student Leader award.

One of the defining characteristics of our chapter has been the strong support and active involvement of our alumni.  The chapter was cited for holding numerous events which alumni have consistently attended over the years.  Numerous alumni have also been generous with their time by partnering with undergraduates as part of a mentoring program which was instituted last year.  Ryan Wolven spearheaded this effort last year in and is looking for additional volunteers.

                Recognition should be given to AJ Carchidi and Mike Bramley for putting together a very impressive award application.  Anyone who has completed a chartering or accreditation  packet can attest to the amount of effort needed to compile the achievements of the chapter over the course of the year.

At the annual Alumni & Family BBQ on August 25th, we will come together before the start of another academic year to relive fond memories, renew friendships, and make new connections.  The chapter will be celebrating its Grand Chapter Award for the first time as a group since the closing banquet in San Antonio. 

“I strongly believe, if I were a guy, I’d be a Phi Kappa Psi at Rowan University” – Gabrielle Giordano, President Alpha Sigma Alpha