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"The members of Alpha Kappa Psi have held almost every major political position in the United States, including the presidency. Numerous members have gained notable positions on boards of directors and executive management teams of some of the world’s most well know companies. Amongst the many are: President Richard Nixon, President Ronald Reagan, Forbes found Malcom “Steve” Forbes, Jr., JC Penney found James Cash Penny, and U.S. Congressman Thomas Eagleton."

Find more fun facts, history, chapter information and more on UF AKpsi's website!

 

-by Brother Leanna Scachetti 

Get to know : The Professional "pros" of Twtter

Photo from www.twitter.com

Twitter announced yesterday they're looking for investors, though details of their IPO have yet to be released.

Founded in 2006, Twitter has become a tool not only for social purposes but professional ones as well...not to mention being a medium through which media and various social groups send and receive information.

Check out this article on the ins and outs of using Twitter to benefit you professionally and some of the etiquette associated with polite tweeting! You'll be advised to use Twitter in a variety of ways to your benefit - not just for lurking your ex. Watch what you tweet, keep em short n sweet, and DEFINITELY don't drink and tweet! Read on to learn how to use Twitter to your advantage!

http://www.theguardian.com/culture-professionals-network/culture-professionals-blog/2011/dec/15/twitter-rules-etiquette

And while you're at it, be sure to follow us on our BRAND SPANKIN NEW twitter account!

@UFAKPsi

Tweet at us, ask us questions, and tell us why you want to pledge AKPsi!

Stay classy Gainesville.

  -by Brother Leanna Scachetti

Honorary Inductions

Brothers Dr. Angela Long, Kristen Hadeed, and Steven Johnson

The Brothers of the Alpha Phi chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi would like to extend a warm welcome to two new honorary Brothers and a faculty brother into the fold of our fraternity! On Wednesday, August 28 of 2013, Dr. Angela Long, Kristen Hadeed, and Steven Johnson were formally inducted into the brotherhood. We are pleased and excited to include them into the brotherhood!

 
Brother Dr. Angela Long:
"Dr. Angela Long, Educational Researcher, Educator, and Author of the soon to be released book “Rebirth of a Dropout Nation” is the founder of the Pathways to Persistence Scholars program at Santa Fe College and currently serves as an Independent Researcher in partnership with individuals from the American Association of Community Colleges, the Council of Independent Colleges, and Research Allies for Lifelong Learning in Washington, D.C. She also serves as an online professor of Education for Northwest Christian University as part of their M.A.T. program. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Community College Leadership, a Master's of Education in School Counseling/Consultation, and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She has published a national document entitled, “Community College Attrition of GED Certificate Holders and Regular High School Graduates: A Comparative Study Using National BPS Data” and speaks nationally on issu es relating to student retention at the college level. Dr. Long has been invited to three White House Summit meetings on the topic of Hispanic attrition and education and travels extensively working with colleges as she seeks to publish national data on what is making a lasting difference in Education."

Dr. Angela Long and Kristen Hadeed with Brother Greg Cohen

Brother Kristen Hadeed:
"Kristen Hadeed is a visionary for not only women, but all college students at the University of Florida and around the world. She began her company Student Maid at the age of 21 by herself while still in college. After graduating from the University of Florida in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance, Kristen developed her company into what it is today, employing over 350 college students with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Student Maid has donated nearly a quarter of a million dollars in services to local charities and employees and contributed over 5,000 hours of community service. For her accomplishments, Kristen was selected as one of Gainesville’s Most Interesting People in 2012, featured on ABC for entrepreneurial endeavors and awarded Leading Women’s Enterprise in both 2010 and 2011 by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Through this, our chapter has built a powerful connection with Kristen that echoes into the community. Kristen donates time and effort to over 30 community organizations, empowers students to become business leaders and strives to make a different in the world. For these reasons, we believe that Kristen would be an incredible candidate for honorary membership."

Brother Steven Johnson after his initiation ceremony.

Brother Steven Johnson: 
"Steve Johnson is a multimedia journalist and adjunct lecturer at the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida. Specializing in backpack journalism, Johnson has worked some of the largest stories in the past decade including the 2012 London Olympics, the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico and a multitude of NCAA national championships. After receiving his bachelor of science in journalism from UF, he joined the staff at the College to develop his skills as a multimedia storyteller and lecturer. His work has been featured online and in newspapers and magazines throughout the world for some the largest news organizations including The New York Times, Reuters, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, The European Pressphoto Agency and The Miami Herald, and he speaks to more than 5,000 aspiring journalists and communications specialists a year. He continues to focus on better ways to tell a story through visuals while lecturing throughout the country hoping to inspire the next generation of great storytellers."

Contributing writers: Brother Greg Cohen and Brother Leanna Scachetti

Fall Rush Week 2013

Welcome back to the Swamp, Gators!

Fall semester is already upon us and the Brothers of the Alpha Phi chapter of AKPsi are ready to begin Rush Week for the Fall of 2013!

All potential pledges are encouraged to attend as many events as they can throughout the week. The events are spread out in different locations at different times to accommodate schedules and classes. The Brothers are excited to meet all of the new Rushees and Potential Pledges! Be sure to look out for us very soon as we begin tabling near the Warrington College of Business Administration.

The schedule is listed below. Be sure to "Like" our Rush facebook page where you will receive updates with all the latest Rush information.

UF AKPsi Rush Fall 2013 Facebook PAge

Here is it - the Rush Events schedule!
 
**NOTE: All potential pledges are required to attend at least ONE of the events marked with an asterisk!

Tuesday 9/10 5pm-7pm: Meet and Greet, Beaty Towers TV Room

**Wednesday 9/11 7pm-9pm: Business Smoker, Grand Ballroom ** (Attire is business casual)

**Thursday 9/12 6pm-8pm: Internship/Study Abroad Panel, Arredondo Cafe**

Friday 9/13 6pm-8pm: Chips and Queso, Tijuana Flats

Saturday 9/14 5pm-7pm: BBQ, TBA

Sunday 9/15: Inductions, TBA

Hope to see you all there!
 

Alpha Phi Summer Activites

Just because school's out for summer, doesn't mean Alpha Phi isn't staying busy! Many of our members are spending their summers taking classes, interning, and working! Here is just a sample of that our members are up to this summer!

Alex living it up in England!

Studying Abroad:
-Spain
-Argentina
-England
-France
-Australia














Internships:

Katie enjoying her study abroad in Spain

   -The Pod Advertising
-JC Penny
 -National CineMedia
-McGladrey
-GE
-Different Perspective
-Macy's
-Target
-CBS - WFOR Miami
-In the Scene Miami Magazine

Greg and fellow interns at McGladrey

Jobs:
-UF Graduate Editorial Office
-Beef O'Brady's
-Fisher School of Accounting
-UF English Learning Institute
-DLS Law

Kat hard at work with her internship with WFOR Miami!

 Other:
-AKPsi National Convention in NOLA!










-Post by Brother Leanna Scachetti

Welcome

Hello!

Welcome to the University of Florida's Alpha Phi chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi's Blog! Visit our page as we will regularly post about Brotherhood involvement, so you can get to know our chapter a little better. Also check in for Fall 2013 Rush information and weekly activities. If you have any questions, or would like to see anything featured on this blog, please don't hesitate to comment or send us a message. Browse our Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube account as well!

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Mission

Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders

Description

Alpha Kappa Psi is America's oldest and largest professional business fraternity with over 230 college and alumni chapters, and more than 200,000 members worldwide.

The Alpha Phi Chapter was founded on January 22, 1926

It was founded over a century ago on October 5, 1904, at New York University with specific goals such as:
To further the individual welfare of its members;
To foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts, and finance;
To educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein; and
To promote and advance, in institutions of college rank, courses leading to degrees in business administration. 

Address

P.O. Box 536 Matherly Hall

The University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 

32611

Websites

Chapter: http://www.ufakpsi.com/home

National: https://akpsi.org/