Kappa Sigma DATES AND PHRASES ONLY

1869

When did Five Brothers and Edward Stanley Toadvin enter UVA ?

October 1, 1871

When did Stephen Alonzo Jackson enrolled at UVA?

July 5-6 1876

When did Kappa Sigma hold its first Conclave in Baltimore? Where SAJ was elected Worthy Grand Master

1901

When were Districts GM first appointed to serve as regional representatives of the Supreme Executive Committee for undergrad chapters

Founded in 1088, rooted in antiquity and prospered with an intense commitment in academic freedom.

When was the University of Bologna founded?

Florence in 1396, Bologna from 1397 to 1400, then Venice, Paris, and Rome.

Where did Chrysoloras teach?

"It remains and it shall remain" (Plaque still at 46 East Lawn)

Words that were inscribed from the first ever meeting

Drink in moderation, my dear brother

Do not get drunk

Let us spend our time as friends

Never as enemies

My Brother's Keeper

Initiated in Spring 1872

When was Stephen Alonzo Jackson Initiated?

Died March 4, 1892

When did Stephen Alonzo Jackson die?

September 22, 1851

When was Stephen Alonzo Jackson born?

December 10, 1869 at 46 East Lawn Charlottesville Virginia

American Founding Date and Place

University of Virginia founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1825.

American Founding Location

Manuel Chrysoloras (Kry-sol-or-ahs): born in Greece in 1350; taught at the University of Bologna. The son of a wealthy and powerful family

Founder of Kappa Sigma (European Founding)

"The Star and Crescent shall not be worn by every man but only by him who is worthy to wear it. He must be a gentleman, a man of honor and courage, a man of zeal yet humble, an intelligent man, a man of truth. one who tempers action with wisdom, and above all else, one who walks in the light of God."

The Star and Crescent

Diligence should be your watchword.

Whatever you do, do well, and may success attend your efforts.

What is the Phrase under Diligence and Commitment?

November 10, 1911

An SEC meting empowered the WGM to appoint an Alumnus Advisor for Each Chapter

July 21, 1915

The 21st Conclave convened in San Francisco. WGM Ferguson recommended establishment of a permanent Endowment Fund The Conclave also recreated the office of Executive Secretary and selected Dr. Jeremiah Ferguson.

1919

Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund established the first college Fraternity endowment of its kind.

1965

Established of a permanent headquarters in Charlottesville Virginia.

1969

The Centennial Conclave was held in Richmond VA.

December 10, 1983

Mu-Iota Chapter of Kap Sig was installed at Gallaudet University in D.C. The primary college for Deaf and Hard of hearing

December 11, 2003

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity withdrew its membership in the National Interfraternity Council (NIC)

July 30th 2003

Launched the three initiatives A Greater Cause, Brothers in Action, and Champion quest. At the 64th conclave in Tampa

June 2007

Dedicated its new International Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia

History is what you did Yesterday

Number ONE, Second to NONE.

Two Decades of Dominance Phrase

"No one could tell me where my soul might be; I searched for God but He eluded me; I sought my brother out and found all three."

What did Ernest Howard Crosby Say?

Not for a day, or an hour, or a college term only... ...but FOR LIFE

For Life Phrase

April 29th 1918

When was Gamma-Upsilon Founded?

November 4th, 2022

When was Gamma-Upsilon Reinstated?

My colors fade ... for want of wearers

For Want of Wearers Phrase