Fraternity Celebrates 150 Years

Phi Sigma Kappa is proud to celebrate 150 years of our fraternal experience! This year, as part of the 150th celebration, brothers can participate in several historical and celebratory ways. Below you will find information on a few of these activities and learn how you can take part in this historic milestone within our Fraternity.

Landmark Visitation Activity

In celebration of the Fraternity’s 150th anniversary, we thought it would be fun to feature brothers at various Phi Sig landmarks around the country.

Suggested landmarks include the “Shrine” at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts, Phi Sigma Kappa’s International Headquarters and Shonk Archive and Educational Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, DC (site of the merger of Phi Sigma Kappa and Phi Sigma Epsilon), the Queen Mary (site of the West Coast celebration of the 100th Anniversary), site of the former National Headquarters in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, and site of the founding of Phi Sigma Epsilon in Emporia, Kansas.

Shoot a selfie of yourself or a group of brothers or a TikTok video and post to our PSK150 social media sites. #PSK150

What Does Phi Sig Mean to You?

We all have a story to tell about Phi Sigma Kappa. We have all played a role in its history, just as it has played a role in our lives.

As part of the celebration of the Fraternity’s 150th Anniversary, Phi Sigma Kappa is hosting a contest that will help convey brothers’ feelings toward the Fraternity.

Your feelings and passion could come through in a song, dance, TikTok video, sculpture, painting, short story, poem, etc. We will use these pieces of art in The Signet, on our website, as posters, displayed at the 69th General Convention in New Orleans, etc.

Please be aware that when you submit your project it will become the property of the Fraternity for use as it sees fit. Submissions should be made as attachments to an email to be sent to Kathy Cannady at kathy@phisigmakappa.org. In the case of sculpture, paintings, etc., a photo of the artwork will suffice. Please contact Kathy for any questions you may have.

Winners will receive a $100 discount on the full Convention registration fee for themself or an undergraduate of their choosing, the 150th Anniversary lapel pin, and a 150th Anniversary swag bag. There will also be a place in the time capsule for recognition of the winning entry(ies).

The contest will conclude on June 30, 2023 and winners announced at the 69th General Convention, to be held in New Orleans July 26-29, 2023.

150th Anniversary Time Capsule

The Grand Chapter has announced plans for a time capsule to be compiled in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Fraternity.

Each active chapter/provisional chapter is invited to contribute a group photo/ composite and a letter to their future brothers. The letter could be advice, history of the chapter, bios of current undergrads/ alumni, autographs of current brothers, chapter traditions, etc. This comes at no cost to the chapters/provisional chapters. Alumni and alumni clubs are invited to contribute to the time capsule at a cost of $150 each. A limit of 200 purchased spots are offered for sale. Space is limited. Items that fit in a padded mailer would be ideal—photos/documents, etc. If in a box, size is limited to approximately 5 x 5. If a larger item is requested, two spots may have to be acquired.

A wooden chest will be custom built and all items placed in appropriate archival preservation materials. The chest will be locked and placed in the Shonk Archive and Educational Center, located at the International Headquarters in Indianapolis. The key to the lock will be encased in glass and placed next to the chest. The glass will be broken, the key released, and the time capsule opened during the Fraternity’s celebration of its 200th Anniversary in 2073.

For more information, contact Kathy Cannady at kathy@phisigmakappa.org or (317) 490-5540.

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