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Encyclopedia > Kappa Alpha Society
ΚA – Kappa Alpha Society
Founded November 26, 1825 (1825-11-26) (age 181)
Union College
Type Literary Society and Social Fraternity
Scope International
Symbol Kappa Alpha Key
Flower Carnation
Chapters 14 (7 active)
Headquarters PO Box 876
Ithaca, New York, USA
Homepage http://www.ka.org

The Kappa Alpha Society (ΚΑ), founded in 1825, is the progenitor of the modern fraternity system in North America according to Baird's Manual. As of 2007, there were seven active chapters in the United States and Canada. Front view of Kappa Alpha Society Key Kappa Alpha File links The following pages link to this file: Kappa Alpha Society ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 1825 (MDCCCXXV) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the Union College in New York. ... The terms fraternity and sorority (from the Latin words and , meaning brother and sister respectively) may be used to describe many social and charitable organizations, for example the Lions Club, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Rotary International, Optimist International, or the Shriners. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... Bairds Manual of American College Fraternites was last published in its 20th edition in 1991 by the Bairds Manual Foundation. ...

Contents

History

According to Baird's Manual, nine undergraduates at Union College in Schenectady, New YorkJohn Hart Hunter, John McGeoch, Isaac W. Jackson, Thomas Hun, Orlando Meads, James Proudfit, and Joseph Anthony Constant of the class of 1826, and Arthur Burtis and Joseph Law of the Class of 1827—established the Society on November 26, 1825 from an informal group calling itself The Philosophers, which was established by Hunter, Jackson, and Hun in 1823. The organization represents the middle link between secret societies, literary societies, and Greek-letter organizations like Phi Beta Kappa and thus is commonly referred to as the first social fraternity.[citation needed] Still keeping true to its roots, Kappa Alpha still has a structure identical to that of its founding in 1825 as a secret society. Bairds Manual of American College Fraternites was last published in its 20th edition in 1991 by the Bairds Manual Foundation. ... This article is about the Union College in New York. ... Union Colleges Nott Memorial, one of the most recognized buildings in Schenectady Schenectady (IPA ) is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. ... John Hart Hunter is recognized as the father of the American college fraternity system. ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 1825 (MDCCCXXV) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Phi Beta Kappa Society is an honor society which considers its mission to be fostering and recognizing excellence in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences. ... A secret society is an organization that conceals its activities and membership from outsiders. ...


The first expansion of the Society took place in 1833 at Williams College at the request of fourteen students led by Azariah S. Clark of the class of 1834.


The Kappa Alpha Society, emulated by Sigma Phi (est. 1827) and Delta Phi (est. 1827), constitute the Union Triad, the pioneers of the North American system of social fraternities. This organization is not to be confused with the Kappa Alpha Order, a completely separate fraternity that operates primarily at schools in the South and border states. The Sigma Phi Society, founded on 4 March 1827 on the campus of Union College in Schenectady, New York is the second oldest Greek social fraternal organization in the United States. ... Delta Phi (ΔΦ) is a fraternity was founded in 1827 at Union College in Schenectady, New York. ... The Union Triad is a term used to refer to three general fraternities all founded at Union College in Schenectady, New York: the Kappa Alpha Society (established 1825), Sigma Phi (1827) and Delta Phi (1827). ... The Kappa Alpha Order (KA) is a secret collegiate Order of Knights. ... A compass rose with South highlighted South is most commonly a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating direction or geography. ...


The Kappa Alpha Society was distinguished by a highly selective process of chapter formation, averaging a steady pace of one a decade for the society's first 150 years.[citation needed].


Chapters

Chapters are designated with an abbreviation of the institution's Latin name. For other uses, see Latin (disambiguation). ...

No. Dates Chapter College or University Location Status
1. Nov. 26, 1825-2003 New York Alpha (CC) Union College Schenectedy, New York Dormant ...
2. Oct. 29, 1833-1983 Massachusettes Alpha (CG) Williams College Williamstown, Massachusetts Dormant
3. (As local 1842)

Nov. 26, 1844-1854, 1879-present This article is about the Union College in New York. ... Union Colleges Nott Memorial, one of the most recognized buildings in Schenectady Schenectady (IPA ) is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. ... “NY” redirects here. ... Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts. ... Williamstown is a town located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ...

New York Beta (CH) Hobart College Geneva, New York Active
4. Oct. 21, 1852-1855, 1983-1998 New Jersey Alpha (CNC) Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey Dormant
5. Jan. 8, 1857-1861 Virginia Alpha (VV) University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Dormant
6. Nov. 12, 1868-1990, 2007-present New York Gamma (VC) Cornell University Ithaca, New York Active
7. Feb. 19, 1892-present Ontario Alpha (VT) University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario Active
8. Jan. 2, 1894-present Pennsylvania Alpha (VL) Lehigh University Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Active
9. Apr. 21, 1899-1971, 1987-2006 Quebec Alpha (VM) McGill University Montreal, Quebec Dormant
10. (As local Apr. 1909)

Apr. 26, 1913-present Hobart and William Smith Colleges, located in Geneva, New York, are together a liberal arts college. ... Geneva is a city in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. ... “NY” redirects here. ... Princeton University is a private coeducational research university located in Princeton, New Jersey. ... Nassau Street, Princetons main street. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... The University of Virginia (also called U.Va. ... Charlottesville is an independent city located within the confines of Albemarle County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, and named after Princess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of King George III of England. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... “Cornell” redirects here. ... The City of Ithaca (named for the Greek island of Ithaca) sits on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake, in Central New York State. ... “NY” redirects here. ... The University of Toronto (U of T) is a public research university in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength Image:Toronto, Ontario Location. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked... Lehigh University is a private, co-educational university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of the United States. ... Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania Counties Lehigh and Northampton Founded 1741  - Mayor John B. Callahan Area    - City  19. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... McGill University is a publicly funded, co-educational research university located in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (well-being through harmony) Coordinates: , Country Province Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ... , Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595...

Pennsylvania Beta (VP) University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Active
11. Feb. 14, 1948-present Ontario Beta (VOO) University of Western Ontario London, Ontario Active
12. (This was a Delta Upsilon and then a Delta Sigma chapter.)

Mar. 18, 1967-1980, 1997 The University of Pennsylvania (also known as Penn[3][4]) is a private, coeducational research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Nickname: Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love endure Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: , Country Commonwealth County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Government  - Mayor John F. Street (D) Area  - City 369. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... The University of Western Ontario (known as Western, as well as UWO or Western Ontario) is a research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. ... Nickname: Location of London in relation to Middlesex County and the Province of Ontario Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Ontario County Middlesex County Settled 1826 as a village Incorporated 1855 as a city Government  - City Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best  - Governing Body London City Council  - MPs Sue Barnes (LPC) Glen Pearson... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked...

Connecticut Alpha (VW) Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut Dormant
13. Nov. 5, 1988-present Alberta Alpha (VA) University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Active
14. Nov. 23, 1991-1999 Alberta Beta (VAC) University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta Dormant

Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1831 and located in Middletown, Connecticut. ... Nickname: Forest City Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Midstate Region Incorporated (town) 1651 Incorporated (city) 1784 Consolidated 1923 Government type Mayor-council Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano Area    - City 42. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Largest metro area Hartford Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,543[2] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ... The University of Alberta (U of A) is a public coeducational research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ... Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, situated in the north central region of the province, an area with some of the most fertile farm land on the prairies. ... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [Province]) Area Ranked... Arch marking entrance to campus The University of Calgary is a public university located in the north-western quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Calgary is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada. ... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [Province]) Area Ranked...

Coeducation

Several chapters have been co-educated (male and female members) in the past, such as the chapter at Wesleyan University, which existed from 1967 to about 1980, (there was a small co-ed group of Wesleyan initiates in 1997 but who never met as a chapter). Other chapters were co-ed as well, on a home-rule basis. The refusal of the Willimas chapter to co-educate led to the termination of that chapter. Kappa Alpha may now prohibit coeducated chapters. Kappa Alpha will not be able to re-enter those colleges, (Williams and Wesleyan) without co-educating, and is likely effectively proscribed from returning to others for the same reason.


Contributing Members

John Hart Hunter is recognized as the father of the American college fraternity system. ... Fitz Hugh Ludlow, sometimes seen as “Fitzhugh Ludlow,” (September 11, 1836 – September 12, 1870) was an American author, journalist, and explorer; best-known for his autobiographical book The Hasheesh Eater (1857). ...

References

  • Kappa Alpha Society. (1881). A biographical record of the Kappa Alpha Society in Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.: From its foundation to the present time. 1831-1881. New York, NY: S. W. Green's Son.
  • Kappa Alpha Society. (2002). A directory of Kappa Alpha 2002: 175th anniversary edition. Purchase, NY: Bernard C. Harris Publishing Company.
  • Tarleton, Robert S. (1993). The Spirit of Kappa Alpha: The oldest Greek-letter social fraternity in prose, poetry and picture. New York, NY: John Hart Hunter Press.
  • The Executive Council of The Kappa Alpha Society. (1941). Kappa Alpha Record: 1825-1940. Clinton, MA: The Colonial Press.
  • The Executive Council of The Kappa Alpha Society. (1950). Directory of the Kappa Alpha Society 1950. St. Albans, VT: The North Country Press.
  • The Executive Council of The Kappa Alpha Society. (1960). Kappa Alpha Record 1825-1960. Utica, NY: Thomas J. Griffiths Sons.
  • The Executive Council of The Kappa Alpha Society. (1976). Kappa Alpha Record 1825-1976: Sesquicentennial edition. Ithaca, NY: Art Craft Printers.

External links

  • The Kappa Alpha Society, The Official Website of the Kappa Alpha Society
  • The Political Graveyard, U.S. Political Biographies

See also


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The Kappa Alpha Society (859 words)
The Kappa Alpha Society had originally been organized in the form of what was then called a "literary society." Such organizations, which were common in the colleges of the day, might be better termed in modern parlance as debating societies, since their purpose was to encourage forensic skills more than to study "literature."
As a "literary society" the group encouraged the exposition of outrageous ideas and became an early exponent of the idea of "Progress," a concept central to the development of the U.S. in the 19th century--and one viewed by most theologians in 1825 as rank heresy.
Kappa Alpha had little to do with creating the pent-up sentiment--but provided the spark and the example which produced the revolution.
Kappa Alpha Theta (514 words)
Kappa Alpha expects each member to achieve high scholarship and to develop to the fullest of her intellectual, cultural, and social potential.
Kappa Alpha Theta welcomes as members, in accordance with the laws of the Fraternity, college women who are of good moral character and socially congenial, without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, or handicap.
Kappa Alpha Theta believes that the dignity of the individual is a basic element of a civilized society and that dignity comes from a feeling of self-respect as well as a respect for all people.
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