Theta Kappa Pi

Theta Kappa Pi
ΘΚΠ
FoundedFebruary 13, 1984; 40 years ago (1984-02-13)
Pennsylvania State University
TypeSocial and Service
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
ScopeRegional
MottoΦΣΙ ΙΣΑ ΙΛΒ ("Friendship, Service, and Integrity")
Colors  Royal Blue,   Kelly Green, and   White
TreeYggdrasil
JewelEmerald, Sapphire, and Pearl
MascotLion
Patron Greek divinityOdin the Wanderer
PhilanthropyDomestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
Chapters3
Headquarters
United States
Websitethetakappapi.org

Theta Kappa Pi (ΘΚΠ) is an American regional sorority founded at Penn State University in 1984.[1][2] Its focus is on service.[3]

History

Theta Kappa Pi sorority was established at Penn State University on February 13, 1984. On October 23, 1987, the Beta chapter of Theta Kappa Pi was established under the direction of nine founding sisters at the University of Charleston.[4] In 1988, the Alpha chapter and the Beta chapter formed a regional sorority. Gamma chapter at Lewis University was established on February 19, 2002.[5]

On September 18, 2005, representatives of the Alpha chapter and the Beta Mu chapter of Phi Mu met to discuss a possible merger of the two organizations.[6] At the time, the Alpha chapter had an active membership but wanted to belong to a national organization. In contrast, the Phi Mu chapter was struggling to recruit members but belonged to the National Panhellenic Conference[2] Phi Mu offered a blanket bid to 67 members of Theta Kappa Pi.[2] On September 20, 2005, 65 Alpha chapter members accepted the merger invitation, bringing an end to the Alpha chapter.[2]

On December 8, 2017, the Delta chapter was chartered at Purdue University Northwest.[7]

Symbols

The motto of Theta Kappa Pi is ΦΣΙ ΙΣΑ ΙΛΒ or "Friendship, Service, Integrity".[5] Its colors are royal blue, kelly green, and white.[5] Its flower changes with each class.[5] Its tree is the Yggdrasil. Its jewels are sapphire, emerald, and pearl. Its mascot is the lion.[5] Its patron Greek divinity is Odin the Wanderer.

Philanthropy

Theta Kappa Pi is dedicated to fighting domestic violence against women.[3] Its primary charities are The Caring Place and Guardian Angel Community Service.[3] Sorority also volunteer and/or raise funds for American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Feed My Starving Children, Habitat for Humanity, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, March of Dimes, and Trick or Treat for UNICEF.[3][8][9][10][11][12] They also work with local nonprofit organizations such as feeding the homeless, visiting retirement homes, picking litter in local parks, and getting gifts for the ARC of Centre County.[3][13][14][15]

Chapters

Following is a list of Theta Kappa Pi chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are italics.

Name Charted date and range Institution Location Status References
Alpha February 13, 1984 – September 5, 2005 Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania Withdrew (ΦΜ) [6][a]
Beta October 23, 1987 University of Charleston Charleston, West Virginia Active [4]
Gamma February 21, 2002 Lewis University Romeoville, Illinois Active [5]
Delta December 8, 2017 Purdue University Northwest Hammond, Indiana Active
  1. ^ Withdrew and became the Beta Mu chapter of Phi Mu.

References

  1. ^ "Home". Theta Kappa Pi. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  2. ^ a b c d "Theta Kappa Pi and Phi Mu complete historic merger". Penn State University. November 2, 2005. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Philanthropy". Theta Kappa Pi. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  4. ^ a b "Theta Kappa Pi". University of Charleston. Archived from the original on 2011-04-13.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Student Development & Leadership Theta Kappa Pi". Lewis University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2023 – via Internet Archive.
  6. ^ a b "Alpha Chapter". Theta Kappa Pi. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  7. ^ "Theta Kappa Pi Sorority- Delta Chapter - Student Life". Purdue University Northwest. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  8. ^ "Marathon Scheduled". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. 1986-03-12. p. 14. Retrieved 2023-07-31 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Spinning Melons Raise Bucks for Diabetes". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. 1986-10-21. p. 26. Retrieved 2023-07-31 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Friends Make It Work". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. 1988-02-16. p. 28. Retrieved 2023-07-31 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Barasg Regatta Raises $50,000". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. 1989-06-20. p. 15. Retrieved 2023-07-31 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "Penn State Trailing in Blood-Drive Content". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. 2002-11-15. p. 5. Retrieved 2023-07-31 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Atwater, Elton (1988-06-14). "Centre County ARC Marks 35th Anniversary". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. p. 26. Retrieved 2023-07-31 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "ClearWater Conservancy's Watershed Cleanup Day". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. 2004-05-16. p. 9. Retrieved 2023-07-31 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Worth Noting". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. 1995-08-22. p. 27. Retrieved 2023-07-31 – via Newspapers.com.