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Nu Rho chapter installed at Old Dominion University

The Nu Rho chapter (#329) at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia was installed April 19, 2017. This is the eighth installation of the 2015-17 biennium, and the second for the Northeast District.

Brothers from Mu Nu at Christopher Newport University served as the ritual chapter, and brothers from Alpha Iota, Gamma, Kappa Psi, Mu Nu, Nu, and Iota Xi were in attendance. Ms. Yvonne Daye, former National Headquarters Staff Member, served as the Colony Advising Person. Mr. Marco Krcatovich II, National VPP, served as the Installing Officer.

Charter members of the Nu Rho chapter include: Alexander Trevino, Amanda Horan, Austin Kopp, Brianna Barker, Christopher Benoit, David Walker, Dennis Zeisler, Doug Owens, EmaLee Alexander, Eric LaVallais, Jack Himmelman, Jamie Payne, John Toomey, Jolene Oman, Mitchell Holbrook, Rachel Bowser, Rebecca Bonnell, Roderick Gaines, Samuel Press, Selena Kendle, Shaquone Blue, and Jelanie Hill.

Iota Nu chapter re-installed at Alabama A&M University

The Iota Nu Chapter (#229) at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in Huntsville, Alabama was reinstalled on January 22, 2017. This was the sixth installation of the 2015-17 biennium.

The Pi Chapter at Auburn University served as the Ritual Chapter, and brothers from Nu Nu at the University of Alabama were in attendance. Also in attendance were National Chapter Field Representative Justin Chesak, and Southeast District Honorary and Former SED TBS Counselor Crystal Hunter. Southeast District Governor Latrondrick Hunter served as the Colony Advisor and Installing Officer.

Charter members of the re-installed Iota Nu chapter include: Kevonte’ Poole, Jermaine McCord, Eric Anderson, De’Enlas Head, Uzziel Stewart, Devron Ard, Jason Holt, Aundrae Williams, Chad Bridgewaters, Calvin Clark, Geremy Gohlstin, Khristopher Purkson, Elijah Bennett, Gregory Smith, Caleb Norton, Da’Monee Moorer, Patrick Johnson, Haywood Johnson, Anthony Sexton, Kevin Carter, Chris Newell, Jacolbi Bascomb, Patrick Alsobrook, Quintale Thomas, Carlton Wright, and Mario Warren.

Alpha Chi chapter re-installed at the University of Texas at El Paso

The Alpha Chi chapter (#46) at the University of Texas at El Paso was reinstalled on November 29, 2016. This was the fifth installation of the 2015-17 biennium.

The Gamma Eta chapter from New Mexico State University served as the ritual chapter, and brothers from Gamma Iota at the University of New Mexico were in attendance. Also in attendance was Alpha Chi Alumnus and Professor of Horn Mr. Richard Lambrecht. New honorary members include Sponsor Joshua Lott, Director of Bands Dr. Brad Genevro, Associate Director of Bands Mr. Kenneth Capshaw, and Music Department Chair Dr. Steve Wilson. Mr. Clinton Wieden, Southwest District Governor, served as the Colony Advising Person. Mr. Jack D. Lee, National President, served as the Installing Officer.

Charter members of the re-installed Alpha Chi chapter include: Caitlyn Collette, Michelle Shaheen, Mario Guerra, Ayleen Sanchez, Caleb Tullius, Antonio Lugo, Joseph Barrios, Estevan Canales, Karina Orozco, Oscar Prieto, Kenneth Capshaw, Bradley Genevro, Joshua Lott, and Steve Wilson.

Nu Omicron Chapter installed at the University of New Haven

The Nu Omicron Chapter (#327) at the University of New Haven was installed on April 24, 2016. This was the fourth installation of the 2015-17 biennium.
Multiple chapters served as participants in the ritual degrees throughout the colonization process. Mr. Eric Morson, Board of Trustees Member, served as the Colony Adviser and Installing Officer.

Active and alumni members from the following chapters attended the installation and assisted with initiation: Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Omega, Delta Omicron, Epsilon Nu, Eta Rho, Lambda Nu, Theta Beta, and Theta Upsilon. Current NED Council members in attendance: President Kylie Wolfe, Vice President Shanon Rubin, and Member At Large Emily McPeake. Past NED Officers included: Vice President Emily Quinlisk, Historian/Alumni Liaison Alex Finkel, and Secretary/Treasurer Howard Kalfus.

Charter members of the Nu Omicron chapter include: Christopher Zygmunt Jr., William Belke, Leah Myers, Justin Pelletier, Nikolas Decker, Christopher Jenis, Melissa Bannon, Lolly-Elizabeth Beichner, Kristen Cianci, Samantha Cosnoski, Aimee Curtis-Travaglini, Thomas DeGroff, Shirley Duong, Jacob Eckert, Sarah Flynn, Justin Gaumond, Emily Haynes, Ryan Heller, Danielle Jacoby, Kelly Jeffery, Shannon Killough, Trent Lenkarski, Zachary Levenstein, Shawn Lewis, Joshua Lodge, Brian J Kenzie, Jennifer Montesanto, Kayla Pintarelli, Jenna Racz, Gabriel Raj, Michael Stanziale, Justin Wilbur, Solange Ramkissoon, Michael Renga, Paul Taylor, and Derek Watson.

Nu Pi chapter installed at the University of Illinois at Chicago

The Nu Pi Chapter (#328) at the University of Illinois at Chicago was installed on May 1, 2016. This was the fifth installation of the 2015-17 biennium.
The Mu Delta chapter at Western Michigan University served as the advising chapter and NCD Governor Jason Mlady served as the colony adviser. Mr. Marco Krcatovich, National Vice President for Programs, served as the Installing Officer.

Active and alumni members from Nu, Gamma Pi, Kappa Chi, and Mu Delta attended the initiation and installation. Director of Bands, Dr. José Riojas and NCD Governor Jason Mlady were also in attendance.

Charter members of the Nu Pi chapter include: Darius Tumminello, Kristin Mancillas, Mitzi Ochoa, Sally Whitesides, Angel Gonzalez, Beaushay Norton, Brenna Curtis, Chen-Chin Wu, David Soto, Esperanza Salgado, Frederick Sailer, Jaden Cruz, Joseph Bernardi, Kendall Mathey, Kritivath Inthaly, Mario Hernandez, Megan Volk, Nicholas Xamplas, Peter Cairo, Rachel Buechel, Ross Perez, Tori Levine, Thomas Graf, and Katie Mancillas.

Nu Xi chapter installed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Nu Xi chapter (#326) at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was installed March 13, 2016. This was the third installation of the 2015-17 biennium. The Alpha Zeta chapter from Indiana University served as the advising chapter and performed all rituals. Mr. Marco Krcatovich II, National Vice President for Programs, served as the Installing Officer.

Active and alumni members from the following chapters attended ritual and installation: Eta, Nu, Alpha Zeta, and Eta Delta. NCD Governor Ishbah Cox, NCD President Bang Co, and NCD Secretary/Treasurer Jeric Tumang were also in attendance.

Charter members of the Nu Xi chapter include: Rose Craig, Salma Qamruddin, Joshua Johnson, Adam Laird, Andrew Smith, Hannah Drake, William Pritchard, Angela Roeser, Angela Andolfi, Megan Bering, Jacob Bross, Jeffrey Crylen, Diana Economou, Tom Jozefowicz, Aaron Kennedy, Samantha Kotlicky, Audrey Levengood, Sam Litt, Jeremy Loui, Mitchell Lutz, Ryan Meyer, Amy Mullard, Megan Roome, Kaolin Sewell, Victoria Sewell, Alexandra Timmons, Kennedy Vilt, Cameryn Wysocki, Allison Yerkey, and Barry Houser.

Lambda Mu chapter re-installed at East Tennessee State University

The Lambda Mu Chapter (#276) at East Tennessee State University was re-installed on February 6, 2016. This was the second installation of the 2015-17 biennium.

The Lambda Rho Chapter from Tennessee Technological University served as the advising chapter. A large contingent from the Lambda Rho Chapter was present including several alumni brothers. Mr. Evan Thompson, National VPCM, served as the Installing Officer.

The charter members of the Lambda Mu chapter include: Jessica Allison, Cory Seguin, Rebecca Kelly, Dakota Wilson, Nathan West, Katie Wright, Michelle LaLonde, Sarah King, and Erica Hicks.

Gamma Eta chapter re-installed at New Mexico State University

The Gamma Eta Chapter (#79) at New Mexico State University was reinstalled on November 15, 2015. This was the first installation of the 2015-17 biennium.
Beta Lambda Chapter from Eastern New Mexico University served as the advising chapter, and Mr. Dustin Seifert (Director of Bands, Eastern New Mexico) served as the advising person. Mr. Steve Nelson, National Executive Director, served as the Installing Officer. Officers in attendance included SWD Vice President Justin Chesak. A large contingent from the Gamma Iota Chapter at the University of New Mexico was also present. Others in attendance include alumni brothers from Alpha Psi (West Texas A&M) and Alpha Iota (Univ. of Colorado). Over 40 people attended the event.

Charter members of the Gamma Eta chapter include: Bethany Butchko, Cayden Wilson, Courtney Lucero, Daniel Flores, Enoeka Abasumoh, Julianna Bowes, Julianne Gutierrez, Meggan Peel, Antoinette Gucela, Jennifer Flores, Ingrid Larragoity-Martin, and Christopher Hughes.

48th Biennial Convention Held

The 48th Biennial Convention of Kappa Kappa Psi was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington, KY from July 28 – August 1. The following members were elected to the National Council & Board of Trustees on August 1, 2015 and served until July 22, 2017:
National President: Jack D. Lee, III (Delta Sigma)
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership: Evan Thompson (Zeta Chi)
National Vice President for Programs: Marco Krcatovich (Nu)
National Vice President for Student Affairs: Zac Humphrey (Beta Omicron)
National Vice President for Professional Relations: Dr. Douglas Stotter (Nu)
BOT Chair: Dr. Rod Chesnutt (Gamma Nu)
BOT Vice Chair: Adam D. Cantley (Omicron)
BOT Member: Daniel A. George (Delta Sigma)
BOT Member: Eric Morson (Delta Omicron)
BOT Member: Dr. Malinda Matney (Nu)
Immediate Past National President: Christine Beason (Eta Delta)

Nu Nu chapter installed at the University of Alabama

The Nu Nu chapter (#325) at the University of Alabama was installed April 21, 2015 with National Executive Director Steve Nelson serving as the installing officer. The Pi chapter served as the advising chapter and Dr. Craig McClure was the advising person.

The installation was well attended with at least 75 people there, including the parents of one of the colonists. Ten different chapters of KKPsi and one chapter of TBS were represented in the audience: Alpha; Epsilon, Pi, Upsilon, Gamma Nu, Eta Pi, Theta Theta, Kappa Omicron, Kappa Psi, Mu Iota, and Theta (TBS).

Charter members of the Nu Nu chapter include: Erica Peterson; Madeline West; Desmond Rudd; John P. Gravitt; Savannah Smith; Austin Woods; Leon Scobey, III; Kirsten Fiscus; Gregory Dunn; Matthew Jeans; and Semitra Lee.