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Kappa Sigma Summer Playlist by Decade 

With summer getting into full swing, it's giving us flashbacks of summer during our Kappa Sigma days. Do you remember the most popular songs that were on EVERY playlist at parties? Don't worry, we got you!

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Thank you to our generous donors!

  Alumni support is the heart and soul of our fraternity, giving our active chapter a strong foundation and reminding our alumni volunteers that their efforts are paramount. Your gifts make an impact – fueling our commitment as volunteers and setting an important example for our alumni brotherh

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Chapter Eternal: Jim Trainer ’73

James O. "Jim" Trainer Jr, DMD, loving husband, father and Pappap, passed away February 16, 2022 due to complications from Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) in Miami, Florida at the age of 70. He was the beloved husband of Patricia M. "Pat" Trainer, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born in 1952 in Indiana, PA, he was the son o

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President’s Letter

Dear Brothers, Unfortunately, I again start this letter on a sad note. James O. Trainer (1973) passed away on February 16, 2022. He was affectionately known as “Pie” by his close Alpha Delta brothers. Please see the attached article with pictures (old & new) and Jim’s obituary. We have a nice article from Brot

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Without Kappa Sigma, where would we be? Here’s what two brothers told us. 

We hear it time and time again when we talk to brothers  about Kappa Sigma, without the Alpha-Delta chapter many of you would not be where you are today if you had not been a part of this brotherhood. Read on to hear what two of your brothers  had to say on the impact Kappa Sigma had in their lives.

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“Why I Pledged…”

Why did you join Kappa Sigma? That's a question we recently asked some alumni, and they delivered! Hear the reasons that Kappa Sigma housebecame a home away from home ... and would go on to impact the rest of their lives. 

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R Brad Lawrence ‘69: Kappa Sigma made a positive contribution to my formative years

R. Brad Lawrence ‘69 ([email protected]) says that he decided to join Kappa Sigma because he found the group to be “a diverse group of young men who enjoyed the college experience. They had a nice mix of fun and responsibility.” He says that he quickly knew that he’d made the right decision. “There was such an opennes

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Help Connect Us to Brothers from Your Decade

We want to keep each of you in touch with your brothers from your decade, but we need your help! We have some brothers who we have lost touch with over the years, and you can help us get back in contact. Read More >

Rodd McDanel ’77: the most last ties are the bonds we made

When Rodd McDanel ‘77 pledged to Kappa Sigma, he found “a very robust social energy there and a serious group of officers and alumni who put strong value on the local Penn State chapter an...

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Question of the Month

What was Kappa Sigma known for when you were in the house? And yes, photo evidence is welcome. CLICK HERE TO ANSWER AND WE’LL SHARE THE REPLIES NEXT MONTH

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Where in the World Are Kappa Sigma Brothers

Have you used our Alpha-Delta Chapter directory lately? Our website has a full directory of our alumni – including the people who made your undergrad years so unforgettable. Take some time to reconnect. Here’s ...

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Kappa Sigma’s New Years Resolution

How many of us set New Year's resolutions goals each year, only to forget about them halfway through January? We know we are guilty of that! But this year our goal is to help Kappa Sigm...

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Throwback to the Good Ole Days

Who doesn't love a good throwback photo? Well, we sure do have some throwb...

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Kappa Sigma is thankful for you

With the giving season upon us we want to thank each of you for your commitment to Kappa Sigma. Whether it be through donations or getting involved in our alumni events, we are thankful...

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Photo Flashback: Alpha-Delta Chapter in the ’70s

This month we are taking a trip down memory lane, all the way back to Read More >

Notable Alumni

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Why Brothers Give

When alumni give, they are making a statement about their commitment to...

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The Perfect Kappa Sigma Weekend   

After a year of self-isolation, many alumni brothers are excited to plan trips ba...

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