Tournament organizer Duane Bohne (right) and visiting Kappa Sigma Endowment fund representative Joe Kirchgassner getting out on the Green.
June 19 marked the 19th annual Kappa Sigma Alberta Golf Tournament where the North faced off against the South in a day long event that brought lots of old friends togeather for a much anticipated summer ritual.
Fathers and sons Showed up to try and claim the trophy this year. There ... Read More
Tournament organizer Duane Bohne (right) and visiting Kappa Sigma Endowment fund representative Joe Kirchgassner getting out on the Green.
June 19 marked the 19th annual Kappa Sigma Alberta Golf Tournament where the North faced off against the South in a day long event that brought lots of old friends togeather for a much anticipated summer ritual.
Fathers and sons Showed up to try and claim the trophy this year. There was an Evans Family foursome as well as a Baydusa team in the running. (Ihor and son Nathen Baydusa in the middle).
Friends and brothers gathered at the end of the day to recall some amazing shots and 1 or 2 really bad ones and to make plans for next year. Duane has announced that he needs a younger Kappa Sig to work with him organizing the 20th tournament next year and take over the event after that, he wants to free up the time he spends organizing the event to work on his short game.
Breakfast was well attended with only a couple of late arrivals (we won't mention your names Mike and Nathen)
On February 10, 2010, Kappa Sigma was privileged to host Paralympic Alpine skiier Viviane Forest at our first annual Paralympic Gala.
It is with the memory of her speech at the Gala fresh in mind that the brothers of the University of Alberta chapter of Kappa Sigma would like to congratulate Viviane on winning her first gold medal of the 2010 Paralympic games.
Despite suffering a groin injury early in competition, Viviane has -- to date ... Read More
On February 10, 2010, Kappa Sigma was privileged to host Paralympic Alpine skiier Viviane Forest at our first annual Paralympic Gala.
It is with the memory of her speech at the Gala fresh in mind that the brothers of the University of Alberta chapter of Kappa Sigma would like to congratulate Viviane on winning her first gold medal of the 2010 Paralympic games.
Despite suffering a groin injury early in competition, Viviane has -- to date -- won bronze, silver, and gold medals, with two more events yet to come.
Her victory, won amidst adversity, serves as a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. It comes as Kappa Sigma prepares to make a robust and ongoing commitment to Paralympic Sport in Canada.
Details on Kappa Sigma's Paralympic program will be released on Kappasig.ca as they become available.
The 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala has come and gone, and the brothers of Kappa Sigma are proud to announce that it has been a tremendous success!
The event hosted more than 80 guests at Fiore's Cantina, and raised more than $1300 for the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Edmonton's own Paralympic Sports Association, and direct benefits to help send Paralympian Viviane Forest to Vancouver!
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Fiore's ... Read More
The 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala has come and gone, and the brothers of Kappa Sigma are proud to announce that it has been a tremendous success!
The event hosted more than 80 guests at Fiore's Cantina, and raised more than $1300 for the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Edmonton's own Paralympic Sports Association, and direct benefits to help send Paralympian Viviane Forest to Vancouver!
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Fiore's Cantina, Tim Vant, the Paralympic Sports Association, United Cycle, Coca-Cola, Critical Control Solutions, University of Alberta Athletics, Donna Chabot, and the Tire Warehouse for their generous support of this event.
Kappa Sigma is also proud to announce that we will be hosting this event again next year!
With the 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala only one week away, we are proud today to announce that Viviane Forest will be our keynote speaker at this event.
Viviane won multiple Gold Medals at the 2010 IPC World Cup in Austria, and won gold medals in goalball at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney and the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens.
Kappa Sigma looks forward to cheering Viviane on in the 2010 Paralympic games.
With the 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala only one week away, we are proud today to announce that Viviane Forest will be our keynote speaker at this event.
Viviane won multiple Gold Medals at the 2010 IPC World Cup in Austria, and won gold medals in goalball at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney and the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens.
Kappa Sigma looks forward to cheering Viviane on in the 2010 Paralympic games.
Tickets for the 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala are selling fast!
As of Thursday, January 28, our initial block of 80 tickets has already sold out!
Thanks to the generosity of Fiore's Cantina and brother Tim Vant, a block of an additional 20 tickets has been opened for this event!
Tickets are $15, include dinner and dessert afterward, and can be claimed by contacting brother Patrick Ross by phone at 306-821-7328, by email ... Read More
Tickets for the 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala are selling fast!
As of Thursday, January 28, our initial block of 80 tickets has already sold out!
Thanks to the generosity of Fiore's Cantina and brother Tim Vant, a block of an additional 20 tickets has been opened for this event!
Tickets are $15, include dinner and dessert afterward, and can be claimed by contacting brother Patrick Ross by phone at 306-821-7328, by email at pross@ualberta.ca, or through this event's Facebook page.
Time is running out to secure YOUR place at this fantastic evening.
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Fiore's Cantina and the Northgate Centre M & M Meat Shop for their generous contributions to this event.
Kick off your Spring Formal season with Kappa Sigma, as we raise money in support of Canadian paralympic athletes!
On Thursday, February 11th, 2010, Fiore's Cantina will host a semi-formal gala. Tickets are available for $15, and will cover dinner (courtesy of Fiore's Cantina) and dessert (courtesy of the Northgate Centre M & M Meat Shop).
5$ from each ticket will be donated to the Canadian Paralymic Committee to support paralympic sports across ... Read More
Kick off your Spring Formal season with Kappa Sigma, as we raise money in support of Canadian paralympic athletes!
On Thursday, February 11th, 2010, Fiore's Cantina will host a semi-formal gala. Tickets are available for $15, and will cover dinner (courtesy of Fiore's Cantina) and dessert (courtesy of the Northgate Centre M & M Meat Shop).
5$ from each ticket will be donated to the Canadian Paralymic Committee to support paralympic sports across Canada.
Tickets for this event are limited, so be sure to invite friends, and RSVP early to secure YOUR place at this fabulous event!
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Tim Vant, the Northgate Centre M&M Meat Shop, and Cineplex Theatres for their generous contributions to this event.
Epsilon‐Alpha Warren A. Chung Unnamed Scholarship $ 1,000.0
I am pleased to announce that the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund has completed its scoring of applications for the 2009 Scholarship Leadership Awards. Over 815 outstanding young men across the country applied this year for awards, and the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund once again distributed $250,000 in scholarships. Out of the 815 applications, 45 Brothers were ... Read More
Epsilon‐Alpha Warren A. Chung Unnamed Scholarship $ 1,000.0
I am pleased to announce that the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund has completed its scoring of applications for the 2009 Scholarship Leadership Awards. Over 815 outstanding young men across the country applied this year for awards, and the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund once again distributed $250,000 in scholarships. Out of the 815 applications, 45 Brothers were given named awards in the amount of $2,500. Additionally, 90 young men were given $1,000 awards and another 90 were given $500 awards. Beyond that, 171 applicants were awarded a Certificate of Merit. These 396 Brothers represent the brightest that Kappa Sigma has to offer, and we are proud of their accomplishments. Each of these individual Brothers have been notified today via e-mail of their award with instructions for receiving their check. Each winner is listed in the attached document. Please join me in celebrating their accomplishments!
Police say two men who tried to burglarize members of the Kappa Sigma Frat House in the 500 block of Pipkin are behind bars after they were caught in the act.
Shortly after 9 p.m. Monday police were called to Frat House about a burglary in progress. While officers were on the way they were told that the residence had the suspects in custody. When patrolmen arrival they arrested Kevin Matthew Citizen, 20, and Phillip ... Read More
David Ingram, KBMT 12 News
Police say two men who tried to burglarize members of the Kappa Sigma Frat House in the 500 block of Pipkin are behind bars after they were caught in the act.
Shortly after 9 p.m. Monday police were called to Frat House about a burglary in progress. While officers were on the way they were told that the residence had the suspects in custody. When patrolmen arrival they arrested Kevin Matthew Citizen, 20, and Phillip Michael Thomas, 23, both of Beaumont.
Three witnesses said they found Citizen and Thomas burglarizing their frat house and confronted them. Both suspects had guns and held the victims at gunpoint until the residents of the frat house realized the guns were just BB Guns. They overpowered the suspects and held them until police arrived.
Citizen and Thomas were booked for Aggravated Robbery with a $50,000 bond. Thomas also had a warrant for Fail to Comply with Sex Offender Registration.
12 News Reporter Liz McKernan has the story.
"I looked over and saw this massive shadow just kind of move, and I ran downstairs because I'm thinking there's somebody in the house, and I've got to get them out of here" said Joe Jefferson, who helped his fraternity brother capture two suspected robbers.
"There Is Nothing Here Worth Your Life" is posted up inside the Kappa Sigma frat house, a warning that two armed robbers didn't see when they barged inside hoping to get their hands on some goods. They likely were also not counting on meeting with a fraternity member who was also a marine back from serving two tours in Iraq.
"He had the gun about that far away from me - when I looked at it, I could see it was a BB gun" said Raymond Knight.
Knight knew exactly what to do to survive, so he tackled one of the suspected robbers to the ground.
"I had my legs wrapped around him, had his head tucked underneath my arm and was lifting - choking him out"
The other man went to run out the back door, but was trapped when he realized there was no way over the fence. Police arrived just two minutes later, arresting the two men.
From what Raymond's assailants' said, it appears the gunmen were down on their luck.
"He kept pointing it in my face saying times are tough - and I know this because I'm broke!" said Raymond.
"It being the holiday season, I think people are trying to provide for their families and just want an easy way out" said Ofc. Randy Stevens with the City of Beaumont Police Dept.
But it didn't stop these brothers from getting swift justice, and protecting what's closest to them.
"I'm definitely going to make sure that we try and keep everyone in the house safe, and that everybody outside of the house knows that this is not a safe place to come in and try and rob" said Jefferson.
The brothers of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity are proud to announce their involvement with the 2009 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign!
Brothers Brian Launier, David Robinson, Eric Howg and Patrick Ross will be lending a hand at Kingsway Garden Mall and West Edmonton Mall on the following dates:
November 28, 2009 - Eric Howg - Kingsway Garden Mall, 2PM - 5PM
December 1, 2009 - David Robinson - West ... Read More
The brothers of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity are proud to announce their involvement with the 2009 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign!
Brothers Brian Launier, David Robinson, Eric Howg and Patrick Ross will be lending a hand at Kingsway Garden Mall and West Edmonton Mall on the following dates:
November 28, 2009 - Eric Howg - Kingsway Garden Mall, 2PM - 5PM
December 1, 2009 - David Robinson - West Edmonton Mall, 5PM - 8 PM
December 2, 2009 - Eric Howg - West Edmonton Mall, 5PM - 8 PM
December 5, 2009 - Patrick Ross - West Edmonton Mall, 11AM - 2PM; Brian Launier - West Edmonton Mall - 2PM-5PM
Alumni brothers of Kappa Sigma are cordially invited to come out, support the active brothers of Kappa Sigma, and give generously to this outstanding cause.
On December 10, 2009, all Alumni brothers of Kappa Sigma are cordially invited to attend a Founder's Day luncheon, to be held at Fiore's Cantina (located at 8715 109 Street NW).
Seating will begin at 11:30, with brothers invited to drop in before hand to meet brothers of Kappa Sigma -- past and present. Lunch will formally begin at 12:00.
Kappa Sigma would like to thank brother Tim Vant for hosting this event.
On December 10, 2009, all Alumni brothers of Kappa Sigma are cordially invited to attend a Founder's Day luncheon, to be held at Fiore's Cantina (located at 8715 109 Street NW).
Seating will begin at 11:30, with brothers invited to drop in before hand to meet brothers of Kappa Sigma -- past and present. Lunch will formally begin at 12:00.
Kappa Sigma would like to thank brother Tim Vant for hosting this event.
Seating at Fiore's is limited, so brothers are asked to RSVP as soon as possible.
National Homeless Awareness Week has inspired two first-time events in Grand Forks.
Each year, the week before Thanksgiving in the United States is highlighted to raise awareness of the plight of America’s homeless. While cold weather is coming and many families are gathering for the holidays, there are countless thousands who have no home in which to gather. Not to mention the working poor, those who ... Read More
James R Johnson, Grand Forks Herald
National Homeless Awareness Week has inspired two first-time events in Grand Forks.
Each year, the week before Thanksgiving in the United States is highlighted to raise awareness of the plight of America’s homeless. While cold weather is coming and many families are gathering for the holidays, there are countless thousands who have no home in which to gather. Not to mention the working poor, those who have a roof over their heads, but who are just able to afford rent.
Several members of UND’s Kappa Sigma fraternity slept out in front of their house Friday night and plan to do so again tonight to remind people that many others are doing so for real. Several fellow Kappa Sigmas from the University of Minnesota have come to Grand Forks to take part. They are taking donations, and all proceeds will go to local food shelves.
“We have had no source of which to ask for boxes or tents,” said Joe Slaughter, who organized the event along with Kappa Sigma. “We camp with what we have at the house. For most of us, that means a tarp and sleeping bag.”
The event is the first of what Slaughter hopes is a long tradition for UND and the community.
“We have a small fire, so many can keep their hands warm and roast marshmallows,” Slaughter said. “We also have hot apple cider.”
The University of Alberta chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity is proud to announce the addition of six new members to its chapter.
On Sunday, November 8th, Kappa Sigma added brothers Eric Howg, Edmon Rotea, Kenneth Rodas, Diego Villalpando, Scott Dick and Ken Yau to the roles of Epsilon Alpha Chapter.
Congratulations gentlemen!
The brothers of Epsilon-Alpha would also like to thank our brothers from Lethbridge, Calgary and Kamloops for their ... Read More
The University of Alberta chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity is proud to announce the addition of six new members to its chapter.
On Sunday, November 8th, Kappa Sigma added brothers Eric Howg, Edmon Rotea, Kenneth Rodas, Diego Villalpando, Scott Dick and Ken Yau to the roles of Epsilon Alpha Chapter.
Congratulations gentlemen!
The brothers of Epsilon-Alpha would also like to thank our brothers from Lethbridge, Calgary and Kamloops for their help with our initiations and hope that they enjoyed CIFC!!
Due to circumstances beyond Kappa Sigma's control, the Where the Wild Things Are event at Scotiabank Theatre WEM will be postponed pending the selection of a new date.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Due to circumstances beyond Kappa Sigma's control, the Where the Wild Things Are event at Scotiabank Theatre WEM will be postponed pending the selection of a new date.
The brothers of Kappa Sigma were proud to support the Campus Food Bank on September 22, 2009 by helping out at a BBQ in Main Quad.
Brothers Kevin Dupuis, Brian Launier and Patrick Ross were on hand at the event. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, the event featured free hot dogs and Coke products. Donations were collected for the Campus Food Bank.
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Coca-Cola and the Campus Food Bank for another great opportunity ... Read More
The brothers of Kappa Sigma were proud to support the Campus Food Bank on September 22, 2009 by helping out at a BBQ in Main Quad.
Brothers Kevin Dupuis, Brian Launier and Patrick Ross were on hand at the event. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, the event featured free hot dogs and Coke products. Donations were collected for the Campus Food Bank.
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Coca-Cola and the Campus Food Bank for another great opportunity to help out on campus.
Kappa Sigma is proud to announce that on Saturday, October 17, we will be partnering with Scotiabank Theatres at West Edmonton Mall for a benefit for the Raise a Reader foundation.
Kappa Sigma will be collecting old children's books at screenings of Where the Wild Things Are. Those attending the film will receive a special incentive for bringing in books to be donated to local families in need.
More details will be announced as they ... Read More
Kappa Sigma is proud to announce that on Saturday, October 17, we will be partnering with Scotiabank Theatres at West Edmonton Mall for a benefit for the Raise a Reader foundation.
Kappa Sigma will be collecting old children's books at screenings of Where the Wild Things Are. Those attending the film will receive a special incentive for bringing in books to be donated to local families in need.
More details will be announced as they become available.
Alberta becomes Its own district. HQ has recognized that there are vast geographical challanges attached to the concept of Alberta and BC sharing a district. As a result Alberta was recently declared a seperate District, and Mike Evans was named District Grand Master. The DGM has responsibility for ensuring that his chapters maintain the high standards set for our Fraternity, but also works with those chapters to foster growth, and intra-district ... Read More
Alberta becomes Its own district. HQ has recognized that there are vast geographical challanges attached to the concept of Alberta and BC sharing a district. As a result Alberta was recently declared a seperate District, and Mike Evans was named District Grand Master. The DGM has responsibility for ensuring that his chapters maintain the high standards set for our Fraternity, but also works with those chapters to foster growth, and intra-district co-operation. Mike is a long-time Alumnus volunteer, He has served Epsilon Alpha as the AA, as well as Assistant District Grand Master for several years.
The brothers of Kappa Sigma are proud to announce that their recruitment for Fall 2009 is now underway!
If you're ready to take the Kappa Sigma journey, the brothers of Epsilon Alpha are proud to present the following events as your opportunity to come and see what it's all about!
The brothers of Kappa Sigma are proud to announce that their recruitment for Fall 2009 is now underway!
If you're ready to take the Kappa Sigma journey, the brothers of Epsilon Alpha are proud to present the following events as your opportunity to come and see what it's all about!
Monday, August 31st & Tuesday, September 1 - Come see us at the U of A Clubs Fair in the Butterdome
Wednesday, September 2 - Come see us at the outdoor Clubs Fair in Main Quad
Saturday, September 5 - Kappa Sigma's Welcome Barbecue! Come meet the brothers of Kappa Sigma and enjoy a meal on us. Meet at the Students Union Building at 12:00.
Tuesday, September 8 - Kappa Sigma Games Night! Come relax with the brothers and play some board games. Meet at the Students Union Building at 7:00.
Also Tuesday, September 8! - Flag football with the fabulous ladies of Alpha Psi! Meet at the Students Union Building at 7:00.
Saturday, September 12 - Frisbee Golf at Rundell Park! Come out to Rundell Park for a fun-filled Saturday afternoon! Pickups at the Students Union Building at 1:00.
Friday, September 18 - 007 Lasertag! Dress up as your favourite Bond character (or not) and come out for a round of lasertag. Pickups at the Students Union Building at 7:00.
Monday, September 21 - Open Meeting! By now you've seen how the brothers of Kappa Sigma play. Now come and see how we conduct the business of the Order! Pickups at the Students Union Building at 5:00.
Come out, find out what Kappa Sigma is all about, and get an education, not just a degree.
I was at Tanner’s in Overland Park this summer with a recent Kappa Sigma graduate, enjoying a beverage and a Royals game when something kind of funny happened.
Noticing we were both wearing Baker gear, a 40-ish man, who was undoubtedly First Team All-Moustache and at least Honorable Mention All-Mullet from 1985, approached us.
He explained he was a Baker grad and then eagerly asked us if we were members of a fraternity. ... Read More
Chris Smith
I was at Tanner’s in Overland Park this summer with a recent Kappa Sigma graduate, enjoying a beverage and a Royals game when something kind of funny happened.
Noticing we were both wearing Baker gear, a 40-ish man, who was undoubtedly First Team All-Moustache and at least Honorable Mention All-Mullet from 1985, approached us.
He explained he was a Baker grad and then eagerly asked us if we were members of a fraternity. After my buddy replied “Kappa Sig,” the man stuck out his hand, grinning from ear to ear, and offered the official Kappa Sigma handshake. Taken by surprise, my friend stammered for a second – as if trying to remember the things he was taught as a pledge – and then produced the unique greeting. (Don’t worry, Kappa Sigs, I won’t go into greater detail).
Please don’t take offense greek brothers, but I must admit that I giggled during the exchange. I don’t think I’ve had a secret handshake since my 7th grade touchdown celebration. And that was cooler, mind you, because it involved a dirty bird dance and a chest bump.
Anyway, upon reflection I realized the entire thing was pretty cool. I came into Baker four years ago with some incorrect predispositions about fraternities. In fact my knowledge of the system revolved around “Animal House,” and I just couldn’t see myself saying, ‘Thank you sir, may I have another?’ to a fellow man. But by all inside accounts, and what I’ve personally seen during my college career, paddling doesn’t exist (unless you get on Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity President Zack Rockey’s bad side), and fraternities can be a great way to meet friends for life.
I don’t regret many things about my four years at Baker, but I do regret not rushing. I’m not saying I would have joined a fraternity – the soccer team for me was a fraternity in itself – but I absolutely recommend going through the rush process. At a small school like Baker, knowing a lot of different people and having a variety of friends will drastically improve your experience.
Plus you might just learn a new handshake.
Reproduced from Baker Orange, Baker University Student Newspaper
Fraternity houses are not know for being eco-conscious. Most fraternities are known for their partying and campus irreverence than for their commitment to the environment.
Elephantjournal.com found at least one college fraternity in Boulder, Colorado that was bucking the trend. The Kappa Sigma Fraternity has added solar panels to the fraternity house.
One fraternity member that was interviewed thought adding the solar panels ... Read More
Fraternity houses are not know for being eco-conscious. Most fraternities are known for their partying and campus irreverence than for their commitment to the environment.
Elephantjournal.com found at least one college fraternity in Boulder, Colorado that was bucking the trend. The Kappa Sigma Fraternity has added solar panels to the fraternity house.
One fraternity member that was interviewed thought adding the solar panels was merely common sense. According to him Colorado’s rebates meant that the cost of the solar panels was reduced by 50 percent. The reduction in the cost of the solar panels meant that the fraternity would see a return on their investment much sooner than previously, making solar panels a wise investment in addition to an environmentally friendly choice.
Rebates have increased recently on the national level as well as in many states. These rebates reduce the price such that “it just makes sense” for more people to go solar. For most people, adding solar panels was seen as too expensive because it would take too long for the energy savings to pay for the improvement.
Just as the Kappa Sigma fraternity in Boulder, Colorado found adding solar panels to be the smart thing to do, other college fraternity and sorority houses depending on their location, should also consider adding solar panels. Fraternities and sororities have to watch costs just like every other organization. Adding green features like better insulation and more energy efficient light fixtures to the houses tend to have a high capital cost but the possess benefits which will be reaped for years.
Solar panels just like computers and large screen TVs, are beginning to see an increase in sales because of more affordable pricing due to rebates. As the price of solar panels goes down, more people and organizations will buy them because the panels will save them money and increase the value of their buildings.
We are beginning to see a shift away from those environmental activists who can afford to buy solar panels to a broader segment of society who are buying them “just because it makes sense.”
There may be only one thing that makes a Dairy Queen Blizzard taste even better: knowing that the money is going to a fantastic cause.
Brothers Patrick Ross and Matty McComb recently had the privilege of helping out at the Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day at the Westmount Dairy Queen.
Selling Stollery balloons for $2 apiece, brothers Ross and McComb managed to help raise approximately $400 for the Stollery Children's hospital. ... Read More
There may be only one thing that makes a Dairy Queen Blizzard taste even better: knowing that the money is going to a fantastic cause.
Brothers Patrick Ross and Matty McComb recently had the privilege of helping out at the Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day at the Westmount Dairy Queen.
Selling Stollery balloons for $2 apiece, brothers Ross and McComb managed to help raise approximately $400 for the Stollery Children's hospital. This was a Brent Akins Legacy Project event.
Dr. Robert E. Folinsbee (1917-2008) was instrumental to the formation and early success of the Epsilon-Alpha chapter at the University of Alberta. While attending the university in the 1930s, Bob Folinsbee was an early member of the literary society Alpha-Tau, later invited to charter as a chapter of Kappa Sigma. Graduating with his B.Sc. in 1938, Folinsbee missed the chartering of Epsilon-Alpha by one year. Moving to Minnesota to continue his education, ... Read More
Dr. Robert E. Folinsbee (1917-2008) was instrumental to the formation and early success of the Epsilon-Alpha chapter at the University of Alberta. While attending the university in the 1930s, Bob Folinsbee was an early member of the literary society Alpha-Tau, later invited to charter as a chapter of Kappa Sigma. Graduating with his B.Sc. in 1938, Folinsbee missed the chartering of Epsilon-Alpha by one year. Moving to Minnesota to continue his education, he was awarded his Ph.D. in geology in 1942. Brother Folinsbee spent the next several years with the Geological Survey of Canada before enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
After the war, “Dr. Bob” spent a brief period of time at Harvard University before returning to the University of Alberta to teach in 1946. Bob was elected chair of the Geology department in 1955. Seven years later, in 1962, Brother Folinsbee was formally initiated as its 404th member into the chapter that grew out of his efforts to enhance undergraduate fellowship twenty four years previously. His nephew, Robert A. Folinsbee, was in the same pledge class. Bob’s son, John, would also join the chapter two years later in October 1964.
Bob Folinsbee played the role of counsellor and guide to chapter for many years after his initiation, attending numerous rush functions and special events. After leaving the Geology chair in 1969, Bob was elected to many prestigious posts, including President of the Geological Society of America (1975-76) and the Royal Society of Canada, the highest honour available to Canadian academicians.
After continuous service to the community in his home province of Alberta, Brother Folinsbee moved to Ontario where he spent the remainder of his days. His contribution to his field, to his community and to the Epsilon-Alpha chapter was immense. He inspired generations of Kappa Sigmas over more than thirty years of active involvement.
Tournament organizer Duane Bohne (right) and visiting Kappa Sigma Endowment fund representative Joe Kirchgassner getting out on the Green.
June 19 marked the 19th annual Kappa Sigma Alberta Golf Tournament where the North faced off against the South in a day long event that brought lots of old friends togeather for a much anticipated summer ritual.
Fathers and sons Showed up to try and claim the trophy this year. There ... Read More
Tournament organizer Duane Bohne (right) and visiting Kappa Sigma Endowment fund representative Joe Kirchgassner getting out on the Green.
June 19 marked the 19th annual Kappa Sigma Alberta Golf Tournament where the North faced off against the South in a day long event that brought lots of old friends togeather for a much anticipated summer ritual.
Fathers and sons Showed up to try and claim the trophy this year. There was an Evans Family foursome as well as a Baydusa team in the running. (Ihor and son Nathen Baydusa in the middle).
Friends and brothers gathered at the end of the day to recall some amazing shots and 1 or 2 really bad ones and to make plans for next year. Duane has announced that he needs a younger Kappa Sig to work with him organizing the 20th tournament next year and take over the event after that, he wants to free up the time he spends organizing the event to work on his short game.
Breakfast was well attended with only a couple of late arrivals (we won't mention your names Mike and Nathen)
On February 10, 2010, Kappa Sigma was privileged to host Paralympic Alpine skiier Viviane Forest at our first annual Paralympic Gala.
It is with the memory of her speech at the Gala fresh in mind that the brothers of the University of Alberta chapter of Kappa Sigma would like to congratulate Viviane on winning her first gold medal of the 2010 Paralympic games.
Despite suffering a groin injury early in competition, Viviane has -- to date ... Read More
On February 10, 2010, Kappa Sigma was privileged to host Paralympic Alpine skiier Viviane Forest at our first annual Paralympic Gala.
It is with the memory of her speech at the Gala fresh in mind that the brothers of the University of Alberta chapter of Kappa Sigma would like to congratulate Viviane on winning her first gold medal of the 2010 Paralympic games.
Despite suffering a groin injury early in competition, Viviane has -- to date -- won bronze, silver, and gold medals, with two more events yet to come.
Her victory, won amidst adversity, serves as a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. It comes as Kappa Sigma prepares to make a robust and ongoing commitment to Paralympic Sport in Canada.
Details on Kappa Sigma's Paralympic program will be released on Kappasig.ca as they become available.
The 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala has come and gone, and the brothers of Kappa Sigma are proud to announce that it has been a tremendous success!
The event hosted more than 80 guests at Fiore's Cantina, and raised more than $1300 for the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Edmonton's own Paralympic Sports Association, and direct benefits to help send Paralympian Viviane Forest to Vancouver!
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Fiore's ... Read More
The 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala has come and gone, and the brothers of Kappa Sigma are proud to announce that it has been a tremendous success!
The event hosted more than 80 guests at Fiore's Cantina, and raised more than $1300 for the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Edmonton's own Paralympic Sports Association, and direct benefits to help send Paralympian Viviane Forest to Vancouver!
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Fiore's Cantina, Tim Vant, the Paralympic Sports Association, United Cycle, Coca-Cola, Critical Control Solutions, University of Alberta Athletics, Donna Chabot, and the Tire Warehouse for their generous support of this event.
Kappa Sigma is also proud to announce that we will be hosting this event again next year!
With the 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala only one week away, we are proud today to announce that Viviane Forest will be our keynote speaker at this event.
Viviane won multiple Gold Medals at the 2010 IPC World Cup in Austria, and won gold medals in goalball at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney and the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens.
Kappa Sigma looks forward to cheering Viviane on in the 2010 Paralympic games.
With the 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala only one week away, we are proud today to announce that Viviane Forest will be our keynote speaker at this event.
Viviane won multiple Gold Medals at the 2010 IPC World Cup in Austria, and won gold medals in goalball at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney and the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens.
Kappa Sigma looks forward to cheering Viviane on in the 2010 Paralympic games.
Tickets for the 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala are selling fast!
As of Thursday, January 28, our initial block of 80 tickets has already sold out!
Thanks to the generosity of Fiore's Cantina and brother Tim Vant, a block of an additional 20 tickets has been opened for this event!
Tickets are $15, include dinner and dessert afterward, and can be claimed by contacting brother Patrick Ross by phone at 306-821-7328, by email ... Read More
Tickets for the 2010 Kappa Sigma Paralympic Gala are selling fast!
As of Thursday, January 28, our initial block of 80 tickets has already sold out!
Thanks to the generosity of Fiore's Cantina and brother Tim Vant, a block of an additional 20 tickets has been opened for this event!
Tickets are $15, include dinner and dessert afterward, and can be claimed by contacting brother Patrick Ross by phone at 306-821-7328, by email at pross@ualberta.ca, or through this event's Facebook page.
Time is running out to secure YOUR place at this fantastic evening.
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Fiore's Cantina and the Northgate Centre M & M Meat Shop for their generous contributions to this event.
Kick off your Spring Formal season with Kappa Sigma, as we raise money in support of Canadian paralympic athletes!
On Thursday, February 11th, 2010, Fiore's Cantina will host a semi-formal gala. Tickets are available for $15, and will cover dinner (courtesy of Fiore's Cantina) and dessert (courtesy of the Northgate Centre M & M Meat Shop).
5$ from each ticket will be donated to the Canadian Paralymic Committee to support paralympic sports across ... Read More
Kick off your Spring Formal season with Kappa Sigma, as we raise money in support of Canadian paralympic athletes!
On Thursday, February 11th, 2010, Fiore's Cantina will host a semi-formal gala. Tickets are available for $15, and will cover dinner (courtesy of Fiore's Cantina) and dessert (courtesy of the Northgate Centre M & M Meat Shop).
5$ from each ticket will be donated to the Canadian Paralymic Committee to support paralympic sports across Canada.
Tickets for this event are limited, so be sure to invite friends, and RSVP early to secure YOUR place at this fabulous event!
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Tim Vant, the Northgate Centre M&M Meat Shop, and Cineplex Theatres for their generous contributions to this event.
Epsilon‐Alpha Warren A. Chung Unnamed Scholarship $ 1,000.0
I am pleased to announce that the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund has completed its scoring of applications for the 2009 Scholarship Leadership Awards. Over 815 outstanding young men across the country applied this year for awards, and the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund once again distributed $250,000 in scholarships. Out of the 815 applications, 45 Brothers were ... Read More
Epsilon‐Alpha Warren A. Chung Unnamed Scholarship $ 1,000.0
I am pleased to announce that the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund has completed its scoring of applications for the 2009 Scholarship Leadership Awards. Over 815 outstanding young men across the country applied this year for awards, and the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund once again distributed $250,000 in scholarships. Out of the 815 applications, 45 Brothers were given named awards in the amount of $2,500. Additionally, 90 young men were given $1,000 awards and another 90 were given $500 awards. Beyond that, 171 applicants were awarded a Certificate of Merit. These 396 Brothers represent the brightest that Kappa Sigma has to offer, and we are proud of their accomplishments. Each of these individual Brothers have been notified today via e-mail of their award with instructions for receiving their check. Each winner is listed in the attached document. Please join me in celebrating their accomplishments!
Police say two men who tried to burglarize members of the Kappa Sigma Frat House in the 500 block of Pipkin are behind bars after they were caught in the act.
Shortly after 9 p.m. Monday police were called to Frat House about a burglary in progress. While officers were on the way they were told that the residence had the suspects in custody. When patrolmen arrival they arrested Kevin Matthew Citizen, 20, and Phillip ... Read More
David Ingram, KBMT 12 News
Police say two men who tried to burglarize members of the Kappa Sigma Frat House in the 500 block of Pipkin are behind bars after they were caught in the act.
Shortly after 9 p.m. Monday police were called to Frat House about a burglary in progress. While officers were on the way they were told that the residence had the suspects in custody. When patrolmen arrival they arrested Kevin Matthew Citizen, 20, and Phillip Michael Thomas, 23, both of Beaumont.
Three witnesses said they found Citizen and Thomas burglarizing their frat house and confronted them. Both suspects had guns and held the victims at gunpoint until the residents of the frat house realized the guns were just BB Guns. They overpowered the suspects and held them until police arrived.
Citizen and Thomas were booked for Aggravated Robbery with a $50,000 bond. Thomas also had a warrant for Fail to Comply with Sex Offender Registration.
12 News Reporter Liz McKernan has the story.
"I looked over and saw this massive shadow just kind of move, and I ran downstairs because I'm thinking there's somebody in the house, and I've got to get them out of here" said Joe Jefferson, who helped his fraternity brother capture two suspected robbers.
"There Is Nothing Here Worth Your Life" is posted up inside the Kappa Sigma frat house, a warning that two armed robbers didn't see when they barged inside hoping to get their hands on some goods. They likely were also not counting on meeting with a fraternity member who was also a marine back from serving two tours in Iraq.
"He had the gun about that far away from me - when I looked at it, I could see it was a BB gun" said Raymond Knight.
Knight knew exactly what to do to survive, so he tackled one of the suspected robbers to the ground.
"I had my legs wrapped around him, had his head tucked underneath my arm and was lifting - choking him out"
The other man went to run out the back door, but was trapped when he realized there was no way over the fence. Police arrived just two minutes later, arresting the two men.
From what Raymond's assailants' said, it appears the gunmen were down on their luck.
"He kept pointing it in my face saying times are tough - and I know this because I'm broke!" said Raymond.
"It being the holiday season, I think people are trying to provide for their families and just want an easy way out" said Ofc. Randy Stevens with the City of Beaumont Police Dept.
But it didn't stop these brothers from getting swift justice, and protecting what's closest to them.
"I'm definitely going to make sure that we try and keep everyone in the house safe, and that everybody outside of the house knows that this is not a safe place to come in and try and rob" said Jefferson.
The brothers of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity are proud to announce their involvement with the 2009 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign!
Brothers Brian Launier, David Robinson, Eric Howg and Patrick Ross will be lending a hand at Kingsway Garden Mall and West Edmonton Mall on the following dates:
November 28, 2009 - Eric Howg - Kingsway Garden Mall, 2PM - 5PM
December 1, 2009 - David Robinson - West ... Read More
The brothers of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity are proud to announce their involvement with the 2009 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign!
Brothers Brian Launier, David Robinson, Eric Howg and Patrick Ross will be lending a hand at Kingsway Garden Mall and West Edmonton Mall on the following dates:
November 28, 2009 - Eric Howg - Kingsway Garden Mall, 2PM - 5PM
December 1, 2009 - David Robinson - West Edmonton Mall, 5PM - 8 PM
December 2, 2009 - Eric Howg - West Edmonton Mall, 5PM - 8 PM
December 5, 2009 - Patrick Ross - West Edmonton Mall, 11AM - 2PM; Brian Launier - West Edmonton Mall - 2PM-5PM
Alumni brothers of Kappa Sigma are cordially invited to come out, support the active brothers of Kappa Sigma, and give generously to this outstanding cause.
On December 10, 2009, all Alumni brothers of Kappa Sigma are cordially invited to attend a Founder's Day luncheon, to be held at Fiore's Cantina (located at 8715 109 Street NW).
Seating will begin at 11:30, with brothers invited to drop in before hand to meet brothers of Kappa Sigma -- past and present. Lunch will formally begin at 12:00.
Kappa Sigma would like to thank brother Tim Vant for hosting this event.
On December 10, 2009, all Alumni brothers of Kappa Sigma are cordially invited to attend a Founder's Day luncheon, to be held at Fiore's Cantina (located at 8715 109 Street NW).
Seating will begin at 11:30, with brothers invited to drop in before hand to meet brothers of Kappa Sigma -- past and present. Lunch will formally begin at 12:00.
Kappa Sigma would like to thank brother Tim Vant for hosting this event.
Seating at Fiore's is limited, so brothers are asked to RSVP as soon as possible.
National Homeless Awareness Week has inspired two first-time events in Grand Forks.
Each year, the week before Thanksgiving in the United States is highlighted to raise awareness of the plight of America’s homeless. While cold weather is coming and many families are gathering for the holidays, there are countless thousands who have no home in which to gather. Not to mention the working poor, those who ... Read More
James R Johnson, Grand Forks Herald
National Homeless Awareness Week has inspired two first-time events in Grand Forks.
Each year, the week before Thanksgiving in the United States is highlighted to raise awareness of the plight of America’s homeless. While cold weather is coming and many families are gathering for the holidays, there are countless thousands who have no home in which to gather. Not to mention the working poor, those who have a roof over their heads, but who are just able to afford rent.
Several members of UND’s Kappa Sigma fraternity slept out in front of their house Friday night and plan to do so again tonight to remind people that many others are doing so for real. Several fellow Kappa Sigmas from the University of Minnesota have come to Grand Forks to take part. They are taking donations, and all proceeds will go to local food shelves.
“We have had no source of which to ask for boxes or tents,” said Joe Slaughter, who organized the event along with Kappa Sigma. “We camp with what we have at the house. For most of us, that means a tarp and sleeping bag.”
The event is the first of what Slaughter hopes is a long tradition for UND and the community.
“We have a small fire, so many can keep their hands warm and roast marshmallows,” Slaughter said. “We also have hot apple cider.”
The University of Alberta chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity is proud to announce the addition of six new members to its chapter.
On Sunday, November 8th, Kappa Sigma added brothers Eric Howg, Edmon Rotea, Kenneth Rodas, Diego Villalpando, Scott Dick and Ken Yau to the roles of Epsilon Alpha Chapter.
Congratulations gentlemen!
The brothers of Epsilon-Alpha would also like to thank our brothers from Lethbridge, Calgary and Kamloops for their ... Read More
The University of Alberta chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity is proud to announce the addition of six new members to its chapter.
On Sunday, November 8th, Kappa Sigma added brothers Eric Howg, Edmon Rotea, Kenneth Rodas, Diego Villalpando, Scott Dick and Ken Yau to the roles of Epsilon Alpha Chapter.
Congratulations gentlemen!
The brothers of Epsilon-Alpha would also like to thank our brothers from Lethbridge, Calgary and Kamloops for their help with our initiations and hope that they enjoyed CIFC!!
Due to circumstances beyond Kappa Sigma's control, the Where the Wild Things Are event at Scotiabank Theatre WEM will be postponed pending the selection of a new date.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Due to circumstances beyond Kappa Sigma's control, the Where the Wild Things Are event at Scotiabank Theatre WEM will be postponed pending the selection of a new date.
The brothers of Kappa Sigma were proud to support the Campus Food Bank on September 22, 2009 by helping out at a BBQ in Main Quad.
Brothers Kevin Dupuis, Brian Launier and Patrick Ross were on hand at the event. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, the event featured free hot dogs and Coke products. Donations were collected for the Campus Food Bank.
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Coca-Cola and the Campus Food Bank for another great opportunity ... Read More
The brothers of Kappa Sigma were proud to support the Campus Food Bank on September 22, 2009 by helping out at a BBQ in Main Quad.
Brothers Kevin Dupuis, Brian Launier and Patrick Ross were on hand at the event. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, the event featured free hot dogs and Coke products. Donations were collected for the Campus Food Bank.
Kappa Sigma would like to thank Coca-Cola and the Campus Food Bank for another great opportunity to help out on campus.
Kappa Sigma is proud to announce that on Saturday, October 17, we will be partnering with Scotiabank Theatres at West Edmonton Mall for a benefit for the Raise a Reader foundation.
Kappa Sigma will be collecting old children's books at screenings of Where the Wild Things Are. Those attending the film will receive a special incentive for bringing in books to be donated to local families in need.
More details will be announced as they ... Read More
Kappa Sigma is proud to announce that on Saturday, October 17, we will be partnering with Scotiabank Theatres at West Edmonton Mall for a benefit for the Raise a Reader foundation.
Kappa Sigma will be collecting old children's books at screenings of Where the Wild Things Are. Those attending the film will receive a special incentive for bringing in books to be donated to local families in need.
More details will be announced as they become available.
Alberta becomes Its own district. HQ has recognized that there are vast geographical challanges attached to the concept of Alberta and BC sharing a district. As a result Alberta was recently declared a seperate District, and Mike Evans was named District Grand Master. The DGM has responsibility for ensuring that his chapters maintain the high standards set for our Fraternity, but also works with those chapters to foster growth, and intra-district ... Read More
Alberta becomes Its own district. HQ has recognized that there are vast geographical challanges attached to the concept of Alberta and BC sharing a district. As a result Alberta was recently declared a seperate District, and Mike Evans was named District Grand Master. The DGM has responsibility for ensuring that his chapters maintain the high standards set for our Fraternity, but also works with those chapters to foster growth, and intra-district co-operation. Mike is a long-time Alumnus volunteer, He has served Epsilon Alpha as the AA, as well as Assistant District Grand Master for several years.
The brothers of Kappa Sigma are proud to announce that their recruitment for Fall 2009 is now underway!
If you're ready to take the Kappa Sigma journey, the brothers of Epsilon Alpha are proud to present the following events as your opportunity to come and see what it's all about!
The brothers of Kappa Sigma are proud to announce that their recruitment for Fall 2009 is now underway!
If you're ready to take the Kappa Sigma journey, the brothers of Epsilon Alpha are proud to present the following events as your opportunity to come and see what it's all about!
Monday, August 31st & Tuesday, September 1 - Come see us at the U of A Clubs Fair in the Butterdome
Wednesday, September 2 - Come see us at the outdoor Clubs Fair in Main Quad
Saturday, September 5 - Kappa Sigma's Welcome Barbecue! Come meet the brothers of Kappa Sigma and enjoy a meal on us. Meet at the Students Union Building at 12:00.
Tuesday, September 8 - Kappa Sigma Games Night! Come relax with the brothers and play some board games. Meet at the Students Union Building at 7:00.
Also Tuesday, September 8! - Flag football with the fabulous ladies of Alpha Psi! Meet at the Students Union Building at 7:00.
Saturday, September 12 - Frisbee Golf at Rundell Park! Come out to Rundell Park for a fun-filled Saturday afternoon! Pickups at the Students Union Building at 1:00.
Friday, September 18 - 007 Lasertag! Dress up as your favourite Bond character (or not) and come out for a round of lasertag. Pickups at the Students Union Building at 7:00.
Monday, September 21 - Open Meeting! By now you've seen how the brothers of Kappa Sigma play. Now come and see how we conduct the business of the Order! Pickups at the Students Union Building at 5:00.
Come out, find out what Kappa Sigma is all about, and get an education, not just a degree.
I was at Tanner’s in Overland Park this summer with a recent Kappa Sigma graduate, enjoying a beverage and a Royals game when something kind of funny happened.
Noticing we were both wearing Baker gear, a 40-ish man, who was undoubtedly First Team All-Moustache and at least Honorable Mention All-Mullet from 1985, approached us.
He explained he was a Baker grad and then eagerly asked us if we were members of a fraternity. ... Read More
Chris Smith
I was at Tanner’s in Overland Park this summer with a recent Kappa Sigma graduate, enjoying a beverage and a Royals game when something kind of funny happened.
Noticing we were both wearing Baker gear, a 40-ish man, who was undoubtedly First Team All-Moustache and at least Honorable Mention All-Mullet from 1985, approached us.
He explained he was a Baker grad and then eagerly asked us if we were members of a fraternity. After my buddy replied “Kappa Sig,” the man stuck out his hand, grinning from ear to ear, and offered the official Kappa Sigma handshake. Taken by surprise, my friend stammered for a second – as if trying to remember the things he was taught as a pledge – and then produced the unique greeting. (Don’t worry, Kappa Sigs, I won’t go into greater detail).
Please don’t take offense greek brothers, but I must admit that I giggled during the exchange. I don’t think I’ve had a secret handshake since my 7th grade touchdown celebration. And that was cooler, mind you, because it involved a dirty bird dance and a chest bump.
Anyway, upon reflection I realized the entire thing was pretty cool. I came into Baker four years ago with some incorrect predispositions about fraternities. In fact my knowledge of the system revolved around “Animal House,” and I just couldn’t see myself saying, ‘Thank you sir, may I have another?’ to a fellow man. But by all inside accounts, and what I’ve personally seen during my college career, paddling doesn’t exist (unless you get on Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity President Zack Rockey’s bad side), and fraternities can be a great way to meet friends for life.
I don’t regret many things about my four years at Baker, but I do regret not rushing. I’m not saying I would have joined a fraternity – the soccer team for me was a fraternity in itself – but I absolutely recommend going through the rush process. At a small school like Baker, knowing a lot of different people and having a variety of friends will drastically improve your experience.
Plus you might just learn a new handshake.
Reproduced from Baker Orange, Baker University Student Newspaper
Fraternity houses are not know for being eco-conscious. Most fraternities are known for their partying and campus irreverence than for their commitment to the environment.
Elephantjournal.com found at least one college fraternity in Boulder, Colorado that was bucking the trend. The Kappa Sigma Fraternity has added solar panels to the fraternity house.
One fraternity member that was interviewed thought adding the solar panels ... Read More
Fraternity houses are not know for being eco-conscious. Most fraternities are known for their partying and campus irreverence than for their commitment to the environment.
Elephantjournal.com found at least one college fraternity in Boulder, Colorado that was bucking the trend. The Kappa Sigma Fraternity has added solar panels to the fraternity house.
One fraternity member that was interviewed thought adding the solar panels was merely common sense. According to him Colorado’s rebates meant that the cost of the solar panels was reduced by 50 percent. The reduction in the cost of the solar panels meant that the fraternity would see a return on their investment much sooner than previously, making solar panels a wise investment in addition to an environmentally friendly choice.
Rebates have increased recently on the national level as well as in many states. These rebates reduce the price such that “it just makes sense” for more people to go solar. For most people, adding solar panels was seen as too expensive because it would take too long for the energy savings to pay for the improvement.
Just as the Kappa Sigma fraternity in Boulder, Colorado found adding solar panels to be the smart thing to do, other college fraternity and sorority houses depending on their location, should also consider adding solar panels. Fraternities and sororities have to watch costs just like every other organization. Adding green features like better insulation and more energy efficient light fixtures to the houses tend to have a high capital cost but the possess benefits which will be reaped for years.
Solar panels just like computers and large screen TVs, are beginning to see an increase in sales because of more affordable pricing due to rebates. As the price of solar panels goes down, more people and organizations will buy them because the panels will save them money and increase the value of their buildings.
We are beginning to see a shift away from those environmental activists who can afford to buy solar panels to a broader segment of society who are buying them “just because it makes sense.”
There may be only one thing that makes a Dairy Queen Blizzard taste even better: knowing that the money is going to a fantastic cause.
Brothers Patrick Ross and Matty McComb recently had the privilege of helping out at the Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day at the Westmount Dairy Queen.
Selling Stollery balloons for $2 apiece, brothers Ross and McComb managed to help raise approximately $400 for the Stollery Children's hospital. ... Read More
There may be only one thing that makes a Dairy Queen Blizzard taste even better: knowing that the money is going to a fantastic cause.
Brothers Patrick Ross and Matty McComb recently had the privilege of helping out at the Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day at the Westmount Dairy Queen.
Selling Stollery balloons for $2 apiece, brothers Ross and McComb managed to help raise approximately $400 for the Stollery Children's hospital. This was a Brent Akins Legacy Project event.
Dr. Robert E. Folinsbee (1917-2008) was instrumental to the formation and early success of the Epsilon-Alpha chapter at the University of Alberta. While attending the university in the 1930s, Bob Folinsbee was an early member of the literary society Alpha-Tau, later invited to charter as a chapter of Kappa Sigma. Graduating with his B.Sc. in 1938, Folinsbee missed the chartering of Epsilon-Alpha by one year. Moving to Minnesota to continue his education, ... Read More
Dr. Robert E. Folinsbee (1917-2008) was instrumental to the formation and early success of the Epsilon-Alpha chapter at the University of Alberta. While attending the university in the 1930s, Bob Folinsbee was an early member of the literary society Alpha-Tau, later invited to charter as a chapter of Kappa Sigma. Graduating with his B.Sc. in 1938, Folinsbee missed the chartering of Epsilon-Alpha by one year. Moving to Minnesota to continue his education, he was awarded his Ph.D. in geology in 1942. Brother Folinsbee spent the next several years with the Geological Survey of Canada before enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
After the war, “Dr. Bob” spent a brief period of time at Harvard University before returning to the University of Alberta to teach in 1946. Bob was elected chair of the Geology department in 1955. Seven years later, in 1962, Brother Folinsbee was formally initiated as its 404th member into the chapter that grew out of his efforts to enhance undergraduate fellowship twenty four years previously. His nephew, Robert A. Folinsbee, was in the same pledge class. Bob’s son, John, would also join the chapter two years later in October 1964.
Bob Folinsbee played the role of counsellor and guide to chapter for many years after his initiation, attending numerous rush functions and special events. After leaving the Geology chair in 1969, Bob was elected to many prestigious posts, including President of the Geological Society of America (1975-76) and the Royal Society of Canada, the highest honour available to Canadian academicians.
After continuous service to the community in his home province of Alberta, Brother Folinsbee moved to Ontario where he spent the remainder of his days. His contribution to his field, to his community and to the Epsilon-Alpha chapter was immense. He inspired generations of Kappa Sigmas over more than thirty years of active involvement.
The brothers of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity are proud to announce their involvement with the 2009 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign!
