Georgia Institute of Technology - Blueprint Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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ALPHA KAPPA PSI Fraternity Sponsors Speakers

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PHA CHI SIGMA hmen Learn Lab Safety from Professional Group .,.s..i.L...st., t I IDENTIFICATION PAGE 526 Alpha Chi Sigma is a professional fraternity comprised of men and women studying and working in the field of chemistry, The local chapter, Alpha Sigma, draws students and faculty members from the Schools of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Textile Chemistry. A successful rush program held early in the year increased active membership to thirty, resulting in a significant expansion of chapter activities. Social functions were highlighted by a Fourth of July weekend spent at a lakefront cottage in Tennessee. As a service to incoming freshmen, members conducted a safety orientation program for all students in in- troductory chemistry labs. During the summer, several members traveled to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York to represent the chapter at the biennial con- clave ofthe national group. Plans have been made for the upcom- ing year to host functions at the national meeting ofthe American Chemical Socie- ty and sponsor Alpha Chi Sigma colonies at the University of Georgia and the Col- lege of Charleston. Alpha Chi Sigma! 147

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IDENTIFICATION PAGE 526 I Alpha Kappa Psi, one of the nation's oldest and largest professional business fraternities, gives Georgia Tech students an insight into the business world. Alpha Kappa Psi is an exclusive co-ed fraternity consisting of Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Health Systems, Management Science, and Textile Man- agement majors. Each quarter Alpha Kappa Psi hosts exciting and interesting speakers from the business community. Recent speakers included the President of the Atlanta AFL-CIO, 5th District Chairman of the Republican Party, and Dave Stockton of H. Stockton's Clothiers. ln addition, they sponsor a spring plant trip to a local busi- ness each year. Aside from the business aspects of Alpha Kappa Psi, the fraternity sponsors various school and community projects. The members offer a tutoring program for management students and a complete word file on management classes. A fund raiser was held this year which benefitted a local orphanage. The annual Yellow Rose Banquet, held during Spring quarter gave the brothers a chance to grow closer together through social activities. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT' Student enjoy sandwiches. AKPsi president Gary Nikoukary discusses meeting. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Speaker gives talk at Rush function. Steve Sanders signs pledge paddle. Alpha Kappa Psi f 149