Kappa Sigma Docet

Kappa Sigma

A collegiate fraternity founded in Bologna, Italy.

Pledge Pin

Inverted triangle pin with black enamel and gold.

Kappa Sigma

A collegiate fraternity founded in Bologna, Italy.

Pledge Pin

Inverted triangle pin with black enamel and gold.

Manuel Chrysoloras

Greek professor who founded Kappa Sigma in Bologna.

Bologna Teachings

Kappa Sigma formed for protection against corruption.

City of Letters

Bologna's nickname, highlighting its educational significance.

Towers of Bologna

Two prominent towers: Asinelli and Garisenda.

Basilica di San Petronio

Major church in Bologna, significant to Kappa Sigma.

Four Pillars of Kappa Sigma

Fellowship, Scholarship, Leadership, Service.

Colors of Kappa Sigma

Scarlet Red and Emerald Green represent the fraternity.

Founding Date

December 10, 1869, at University of Virginia.

Five Founding Friends

William Grigsby McCormick

Frank Courtney Nicodemus

Edmund Law Rogers Jr.

John Covert Boyd

George Miles Arnold

Badge of the Order

Star badge with Kappa Sigma letters and symbols.

First Initiates

Samuel Isham North and John Edwards Semmes initiated in 1869.

Zeta Chapter

First chapter of Kappa Sigma established in America.

Stephen Alonzo Jackson

Key figure in Kappa Sigma, known for influential speech.

Apples of Gold

Famous speech by Stephen Alonzo Jackson at Grand Conclave.

Baldassare Cossa

Corrupt government leader during Kappa Sigma's formation.

Strada San Donato

One of Bologna's three main streets.

Strada Stefano

Another main street in Bologna.

Strada Sargozza

Third main street in Bologna.