Kappa Sigma

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity was originally founded in Bologna, Italy in the year 1400; it was brought to America in 1869. The Kappa Sigma Fraternity has since become the largest fraternal organization in the United States, possibly in the world. Kappa Sigma exists to promote the four pillars of it’s constitution in the lives of its members: Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service.

The Nu-Gamma Chapter at Pratt Institute was created in 1991. Since that time, Pratt has graduated more than 200 Kappa Sigma members. Alumni Brothers have gone on to teach, start their own businesses, and work for major design firms throughout the world. We have become a diverse organization, a true reflection of the life we all live as artists going to school at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.

 

The Nu-Gamma Chapter at Pratt Institute is proud to declare that we are among the top three Kappa Sigma chapters in the United States and Canada; there are currently over 250 chapters. Our chapter at Pratt has the highest Grade Point Average of any organization on campus, the highest amount of member participation in other organizations than any other organization, and the highest membership of any Greek organization; we strive to be leaders on and off campus. Last year alone, Nu-Gamma collectively rose over $10,000 and volunteered over 1,400 man-hours for the community. 

Although each member of our Fraternity has his own personal goals, the Fraternity as a whole has recognized a few important goals we collectively plan to achieve in the next school year. 

• We plan to increase our membership. Currently, the chapter has a total of 35 men. We plan to increase this number to 50.

• We plan to raise more than $10,000 for charity and volunteer more than 1,400 man hours. Events we will participate in this year include: Walk for Lupus and donation collection, New Orleans labor work and donation collection, mural painting at St. Mary’s church, and several other community service projects.

• We plan to raise our average GPA. In the past we have consistently had the highest average GPA of any organization on campus.

• We plan to win The Founder’s Circle Award. This award is the most prestigious awarded by the National Fraternity. Only 3 chapters of the 250 will receive the award this year. The award is given to those chapters of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity who exemplify the four cornerstones of the fraternity: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship and Service. We are proud to announce that we won the award for the 2004-2005 school year.

 

Congratulations to Fall 2011 Greek Week Champions: Kappa Sigma!

 

Kappa Sigma Officers:

Grand Master | James Emery