Alpha Kappa Psi
| Alpha Kappa Psi | |
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| ΑΚΨ | |
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| Founded | October 5, 1904 New York University New York, New York |
| Type | Professional (Business) |
| Scope | International United States Canada United Kingdom Hong Kong United Arab Emirates
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| Vision statement | Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Symbol | Phoenician Galley |
| Flower | Yellow Rose |
| Jewel | Blue Sapphire |
| Publication | The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi |
| Chapters | 268 active chapters (227 collegiate & 41 alumni) |
| Members | 14,447 collegiate 278,000+ total lifetime |
| Headquarters |
7801 East 88th St Indianapolis, Indiana U.S. |
| Homepage | Alpha Kappa Psi Website |
Alpha Kappa Psi (ΑΚΨ) is the oldest and largest professional business fraternity to current date. Also known as "AKPsi", the fraternity was founded on October 5, 1904 at New York University, and was incorporated on May 20, 1905. It is currently headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
During the winter months of the 1903-1904 academic year at New York University, the idea of starting a business fraternity was first brought up. Howard M. Jefferson, one of the founding members, later suggested that it was Frederic R. Leach who first developed the idea for formation of a fraternity. Leach and Jefferson, along with Nathan Lane, Jr. and George L. Bergen, came to be known as the "Brooklyn Four." These four men grew to be close friends while attending night classes, and they walked home together each night over the Brooklyn Bridge, hence their nickname. As the spirit of brotherhood grew stronger in the hearts and in the minds of the men from Brooklyn, they decided to suggest to the other members of their class that something be done to perpetuate it. They received hearty support from the men approached regarding their idea, and by the latter part of April 1904, things were beginning to take definite shape. Before the academic term came to a close, a date was set for a meeting to take place at the Hotel Saint Denis in which a plan for the organization would be outlined.
On June 9, 1904, The Brooklyn Four were joined at the Hotel St. Denis by Robert S. Douglas, Irving L. Camp, Daniel V. Duff, Morris S. Rachmil, and Herbert M. Wright, William O. Tremaine was to be invited, but he was not in attendance at the meeting, as he later stated that the invitation had never reached him. The nine men in attendance were all strongly in favor of forming a fraternity, and many points worthy of being incorporated into a constitution were suggested. The Brooklyn Four were appointed to draft a constitution and present it the next time all of the men met. On July 16, 1904, a group of them traveled by steamer to Sea Cliff, Long Island, and at this meeting the draft of the constitution was presented. The social aspect of the fraternity was emphasized early on, as Jefferson later recounted, "The greater part of the day, however, was spent in having summer fun, and although the party did no real work on the constitution, yet the friendships were strengthened."
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