78 House 2024-25 The edition
Presidential Address
Greetings Brothers,
Safety, guidance, and prosperity to all who receive this edition of our newly reinstated newsletter, and Happy New Year to all. My name is Godspower Onyeukwu (SP 23 Deuce of Three), and I have the honor of serving as the current president of our mighty house. It is a privilege to lead a chapter that we all hold so dearly in our hearts.
For some context about me, I am a junior studying Business Management with a minor in Information Management Systems. I was born and raised in Washington, D.C., and am ethnically Nigerian. Since joining our chapter, I have had the opportunity to witness and contribute to its significant accomplishments, including impactful programming, community service, and campus engagement.
Godspower U. Onyeukwu Chapter President
One of the key mechanisms for achieving this is the reinstatement of this newsletter, which serves as a communication mechanism between the chapter and its alumni. I encourage all brothers to stay active in our “GroupMe” and email threads for updates. Your continued involvement and feedback are invaluable as we strive to strengthen our alumni relations and foster a sense of unity.
Previously, I served as the chapter treasurer, where I gained valuable insight into the inner workings of our chapter and fraternity. This experience has helped me identify three key priorities to lay heavy preference on during my presidency: Financial Stability, Alumni Engagement, and Innovative Programming. These pillars will guide our efforts as we continue to strengthen and grow our chapter.
Financial Stability: Financial stability is a top priority for our chapter. As a former treasurer and a business major, I have a deep understanding of financial management, whether for our chapter operations or in my academic studies. This past fall semester, the chapter successfully raised $2,500 to support our new chapter house, programming, and chapter insurance and taxes. While this is a significant achievement, my goal for the upcoming semester is to double that amount. I am actively collaborating with our fundraising chair to brainstorm and implement new revenuegenerating strategies to meet this ambitious goal. Together with the brothers, we will work diligently to secure our financial future.
Alumni Relations: Effective communication promotes alumni engagement! My goal is to ensure that alumni brothers are consistently informed about chapter operations and initiatives.
Innovative Programming: The landscape of Penn State and its student body has evolved significantly over the years, and with it, so have the needs and expectations of our community. Recognizing this shift, we have been actively reimagining our programming to ensure it remains interactive, meaningful, and impactful. This past fall semester, we focused on delivering high-quality programs that resonated with our community. The results speak for themselves our Alpha Week was a tremendous success, attracting hundreds of participants and leaving a lasting impact. Moving forward, our programming chair and I are dedicated to continuously refining our events to make them more engaging, cost-efficient, and impactful. We are committed to ensuring that our programs continue to meet the needs of today’s students while honoring the legacy of excellence that defines Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Enjoy the newsletter!
Fraternally,
Godspower U. Onyeukwu President | Strollmaster
Sekou Makadji Secretary | Fundraising Chair Asst Editor of the Sphinx
Nathaniel J. Cosme-Ortiz Programming Chair | Chaplain
Jared R. Williams
Kai I. Holden Treasurer | Editor of the Sphinx
Est. April 10, 1947
Tyler C. Word Vice President
Historian
Meet The Neos: S.A.G.A
Spring 2024
NATHANIEL J. COSME-ORTIZ
Junior | Mechanical Engineer Philadelphia, PA
Favorite Song: “Drowning”A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
KAI I. HOLDEN
Junior | Cybersecurity Richmond, VA
Favorite Song: “My Life”J Cole
TYLER C. WORD
Junior | Advertising Baltimore, MD
Favorite Song: “still prevail”Gunna
SEKOU MAKADJI
Senior | Cybersecurity Brooklyn, NY
Favorite Song: “Long Story Short”Lil Wayne & 2 Chains
Congratulations to Bro. Kamal Brown II DEUCE, Spring 2022, Exodusfor completing his undergraduate career at The Pennsylvania State University!
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Bro. Brown II obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a concentration in International Business during Fall 2023
At Penn State University Park, he has held the following positions:
Vice President of Administration of NPHC
Professional Development Chair of NABA
Co-host of the NABA Fashion Show
Property Manager Internship in London, England
His contributions to the Chapter include (but are not limited to):
Chapter Treasurer
Sergeant-At-Arms
Social Chair
Assistant Director of Intake
Bro. Brown II will soon join Oracle as a Full-Time Sales Development Representative in Boston, MA
We thank you for your contributions and wish you much success!
Congratulations to Bro. Kairee N. Hunter
ACE, Spring 2022, Exodusfor completing his undergraduate career at The Pennsylvania State University!
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Bro. Hunter obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in Spring 2024
At Penn State University Park, he has held the following positions: NPHC Vice President of Finance
Blueprint Peer Mentor and Family Leader
Member of the Pre-Veterinary Club
Member of the Black Male Leadership Symposium
His contributions to the Chapter include (but are not limited to): Vice President
Secretary Community Service Chair Director of Intake
Assistant Director of Intake Stroll Master
Bro. Hunter is currently a Veterinary Technician at Northwest Animal Hospital in Baltimore, MD
We thank you for your contributions and wish you much success!
Fall 2024 Programs
SUIT YOURSELF
September 18th, 2024
A collaborative seminar with Black Male Leadership Symposium designed to empower students with the knowledge and skills to master their professional attire and dress for success.
EMPOWERMENT
September 25th, 2024
An event dedicated to educating male students on the importance of mental health and raising awareness about their civic rights.
WORLD WIDE DAY O REFLECTION
November 6th, 2024
A program held after the election, providing students wi a safe space to reflect and engage in meaningful conversations.
Alpha Week 2024
Paint and Sip
December 2nd, 2024
Students were invited to unwind, get creative, and enjoy a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere
Yellow Rose Handout
December 4th, 2024
Brothers distributed yellow roses to Black women on campus as a gesture of appreciation and respect.
Spectrum
December 3rd, 2024
Students gathered to connect and exchange perspectives on African culture through engaging conversations
Barbershop Talk
December 5th, 2024
The Fan Favorite event from last year where Brothers gave away free haircuts, manicures, and engaging conversations.
Midnight Hoops
December 6th, 2024
Ending the week off, Students balled out and cheered on friends for a cash prize.
C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e 2 0 2 4
200hrs of service in 2024
40 hrs & ongoing in 2025
S e r v a n t s o f A l l ”
A Voteless People Hopeless People IS A “ ”
The Brothers of Gamma Nu actively encouraged Penn State students to head to the polls for the 2024 Election by hosting multiple tabling events, providing voter information, and assisting with vote counting in Centre County.
Fundraising
As we enter the 2025-2026 academic year, it is essential for The Chapter to continue raising funds to ensure future success. With major programs, membership intake, and unexpected expenses on the horizon, this year is dedicated to independently securing financial support for these endeavors.
We are proud to announce that the chapter has already raised over
$3000
to support our programs and maintain the chapter house. This achievement was made possible through hosting successful parties and partnering with local restaurants in the State College area.
As the semester progresses, we remain committed to building on this momentum and further strengthening our financial foundation.
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New Chapter House
“From 2502 Nittany Apts, to Cherry Lane, to Whitehall Road - Bro. Onyeukwu
Our new house has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and an unfinished basement. Located at 273 W Whitehall Road, it will be used for social events, chapter meetings, and other chapter operations. We encourage all alumni brothers to come vist.
Accomplishments
Brother Mustapha Salau have been making an impact beyond Penn State through his hard work and dedication. Brother Salau was named PAAC College Brother of the Yard, serves as the Assistant Director of College Brother's Affairs for AlphaEast, and was nominated for the Penn State 2025 Homecoming Court.
Accomplishments
“It’s always a pleasure serving in more ways than one.”
- Bro. Makadji
The Gamma Nu Chapter won the Best Fraternity Award at the 16th Annual Black Caucus
ASHE Awards, where several brothers were also recognized for their achievements. Bro. Holden won Best Smile, Bro. Salau earned both the Senior of the Year and Activism Award, and Bro. Makadji had the honor of hosting the event while also winning the Proud and Present Award and Mr. GQ.
Accomplishments
Brother Cosme-Ortiz showcased his talents by participating in the Mu Eta Chapter’s Mr. Black Penn State Scholarship Pageant. Meanwhile, Brothers Holden and Makadji have secured prestigious job opportunities with Digital Cloak and Vanguard. Additionally, Brother Word was honored with a scholarship from the Department of African American Studies in recognition of his academic excellence.
“The work has to be done on and off the Yard. It’s what we signed up for.” - Bro. Holden
SPRING 2025
Overview
PROGRAMMING
This year, the chapter planned to deliver high-quality programs that not only empower the community on pressing issues but also remain interactive and engaging.
Programs plan out include:
Bro MLK Essay Contest
Ice Skating in collaboration with Black Caucus
Sexual Awareness Bingo with Penn State University Health Services
CHAPTER RETREAT
Keeping our alumni brothers engaged with the yard is a top priority. To strengthen the bond between undergraduate and alumni brothers, the chapter and alumni association are hosting a chapter retreat on April 12th at University Park. This retreat will feature workshops, brotherhood bonding activities, and discussions on advancing our chapter’s mission We encourage all brothers to join us for this meaningful event.
FUNDRAISING
To create impactful programs and support our community, securing financial resources is essential. To actively fundraise, we utilize the chapter house as a venue for events either hosting under our own alias or renting out the space to other organizations for a flat rate. Additionally, we collaborate with local restaurants for community fundraisers, further strengthening our financial foundation to support our chapter’s mission.
INTAKE
We are moving towards a fall intake cycle for new candidates of the Gamma Nu Chapter. Brother Tyler Word has been elected as the Director of Intake for Fall 2025. For any questions or concerns regarding the intake process, please feel free to reach out to any undergraduate brother
