Kappa Mikey

Fast Facts about Greek Life Did you know… • Nationally, just over 50 percent of students in colleges and universities go on to graduate. However, data from the U.S. Department of Education shows that members of fraternities and sororities graduate at a rate in excess of 70 percent. • In May 2014, the Gallup Poll released research showing that members of Greek-letter organizations are more likely than all other college graduates to thrive in five areas of well-being, including purpose, social,…

leadership potential in you. This weekend we are going to explore GIRLS: Girls, Inspiring, Respect, Leadership and Service. My name is and today I am here with a group of really amazing women, all strong leaders. We are members of an organization, Kappa Kappa Gamma. This organization has given us opportunities to grow as leaders and we are here to share that experience with you. Brief introduction of Lead One. Lead One introduces Lead Two and Small Group Facilitators and program staff.…

Days dreaming of bubble gum, home runs, and pulling ponytails. Days abounding with youthful vitality, endless energy, innocence, bottomless stomachs, and boundless imagination! These were the days the oldsters call, “The good ole days.” Little Mikey, was a small boy with a grand imagination. But playing “Tea Party” with his two younger sisters was getting old. They had already ridiculed him by painting his nails and applying rouge. The lipstick was the worst. It not only made him look…

“Why do so many young people literally die to belong to fraternities, sororities, and other college social organizations? The answer is complicated, but here is a starting point: Ever since the medieval universities were founded, young people have done whatever it takes to gain acceptance, to break with their past lives, to achieve a sense of power, to carve out a society of their own that isn 't quite what their tutors and teachers had in mind. In the United States, hazing and drinking have…

and observe many differ artists work. As you walking past Parks Library though one piece stands out among others. The Left Sided Angel, a cast bronze sculpture made by Stephen De Staebler brought to Iowa State University in 1986 commissioned by phi kappa phi honors society. This piece has had a rich love hate relationship with many throughout its years on campus. Many considered it obnoxious and gaudy or just straight up hideous. Others viewed it as beautiful, majestic or relatable a complete…

My original interests began with psychology. I have always had a passion for the workings of the mind. One career I did not consider was nursing. My thoughts were, it took a strong hearted person to provide such intimate care to others and although I commended those people, I was not one of them. One event was all it took to forever change my view on nursing and ultimately, define my destiny. I stumbled upon an entry-level position working with behaviorally challenged, developmentally disabled…

Introduction I am a member of a Kappa Alpha Theta at Chapman University, and have recently considered running for a position. With the new slate of officers changing, positions were opening up once again and surprised as I was many of my peers encouraged me to run for a position. Due to studying abroad I couldn’t, however I am still debating whether or not to in the future. However, I am concerned that taking a position will affect my relationship with my peers. Personally I am very reserved…

Lael Brainard was born in 1962, in Hamburg Germany to parents Al and Joanne Brainard. Al Brainard was a U.S. foreign-service officer who was stationed in Cold War Germany and Poland. Dr. Al Brainard received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and his doctorate in Political Science from the University of Washington. He was one of the first US officials to develop relationships with Polish dissident movements that were instrumental in Poland’s transition to democracy. Ms.…