Questions and Answers
When was the fraternity founded?
January 5, 1911
What was the ORIGINAL name for the fraternity?
Alpha Omega
When was the Alpha Chapter chartered?
May 15, 1911
Who is known as the 'Original Pretty Boy'?
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What does 'Phi Nu Pi' mean?
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What does 'NUPE' mean?
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What is the official flower?
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The first K stands for 'Nothing'.
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What does the first A stand for?
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What does the first P stand for?
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What does the second P stand for?
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What does the last A stand for?
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What is the fraternity motto?
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What is the 1st objective?
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What is the 2nd objective?
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What is the 3rd objective?
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What is the 4th objective?
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What is the last objective?
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The canes used today are thought to resemble who or what?
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Who is the original Kappa?
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What do the stripes represent?
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Who is the 'lost founder'?
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The dime and a penny represents what?
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With changing the name, Nu was replaced with Psi. Why?
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What is the significance of the 'diamond in the sky'?
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If someone asks you 'how long were you on line,' how do you respond?
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What is the Kappabet?
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What is the official song of the fraternity?
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What separates business and pleasure?
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Study Notes
Founding and History
- Founded on January 5, 1911.
- Originally known as Alpha Omega before being officially named Kappa Alpha Nu.
- Alpha Chapter chartered on May 15, 1911, as Kappa Alpha Nu.
Notable Figures
- Paul Waymond Caine referred to as the "Original Pretty Boy."
- Fredrick Mitchell known as the "lost founder" due to transferring before official organization founding.
Symbolism and Meanings
- "Phi Nu Pi" is sacred; never to be written or spoken.
- "NUPE" stands for Negroes Under Pressure, Excelling, relating to the creation of diamonds under pressure.
- Official flower is the Red Carnation.
- The letter K in Kappa is silent.
- Stripes symbolize the father, son, holy spirit, and the blood of Christ.
Objectives and Motto
- Motto: Achievement in every field of human endeavor.
- First objective: Unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor.
- Second objective: Encourage honorable achievement across all fields.
- Third objective: Promote the well-being (spiritual, social, intellectual, moral) of members.
- Fourth objective: Assist colleges and universities.
- Last objective: Inspire public service.
Representation and Tradition
- Canes symbolize the letter "J" for Jesus when turned upside down.
- Moses is referred to as the original Kappa due to his use of a cane.
- Dime and penny represent the ten founders plus the lost founder.
- With the name change, Nu was replaced with Psi to resemble the university symbol.
Tributes and Cultural Insights
- "Diamond in the sky" pays tribute to the ten deceased founders of Kappa Alpha Psi.
- Response to "how long were you on line": "Forever and a Day."
- Kappabet involves reciting the Greek alphabet beginning and ending with Kappa.
- Official song: "Oh Noble Kappa Alpha Psi."
- The Jordan River separates business from pleasure at Indiana University, marking the divide between the business college and female dormitories.
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