"The History of Kappa Psi" by Dr. Dewey D. Garner provides information on each of our chapters' histories. Click on the chapter name for more information.

Epsilon

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Chartered on April 30, 1928

Charter Members: Rugnar Almin, Victor G. Bacon, Raymond A. Callender, Karl F. Doeltz, Homer P. Dredge, Jr., Sidney R. Eggert, Earl B. Fischer, Lawrence W. Freeman, Benjamin T. Gilquist, Ervin L. Haase, A. B. Harris, Hubert T. Kroning, Cornell Moberg, Olav Opjorden, Joseph B. Sichler, William J. Wakeman

Epsilon Chapter was installed at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, April 30, 1928. Leasure K. Darbaker, Grand Historian, presided at the installation ceremony and the initiation of the charter members. A. Basil Harris became the first Regent of the chapter. In 1942 the chapter became inactive as a result of the war which depleted the membership. The reactivation of Epsilon Chapter occurred October 15, 1946, at a dinner where a number of the chapter's alumni members and some graduate students in the College of Pharmacy organized a small group of pledges. The initiation of these pledges was the beginning of a new era of growth for Epsilon Chapter.

On April 13, 1953 Epsilon Chapter celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the Normandy Hotel in Minneapolis, and at this same event, the Minnesota Graduate Chapter was installed by Grand Vice Regent Karl J. Goldner. Epsilon became inactive again in 1958 but was reactivated on January 11, 1961 with the assistance of Dr. Edward Rippie and three seniors who were active prior to 1958. Twenty one pledges were initiated at Coffman Memorial Union. The chapter has given two Grand Officers to the Fraternity - George E. Crossen and Karl J. Goldner. A number of well known educators and scientists are included in the list of Epsilon alumni. In 1973 and again in 1975 Epsilon Chapter was awarded the Kappa Psi National Scholarship Tray Award, symbolic of having achieved the highest scholastic performance among the collegiate chapters.

In 1978 Epsilon Chapter initiated its first women members and in 1983 Barbara Rollins became the first woman elected as Regent of the chapter. Since 1962 the chapter has sponsored the publication of the "Pharmacopa," a yearly journal covering significant news of the College of Pharmacy - its faculty and students.

On April 29, 1978 over 300 people attended the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Epsilon Chapter and the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Minnesota Graduate Chapter. Called the Golden-Silver Anniversary Celebration, the event was held at the SheritonRitz Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Grand Regent William Fitzpatrick, Executive Secretary Don Floriddia, and Grand Ritualist Larry Slater attended the event which was chaired by Michael Ira Smith. Epsilon had a total of 53 active members in 1992. The chapter's professional projects included fundraising for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and staffing a summer camp for kids with asthma.

Visit Epsilon's web page for a complete chapter history: <http://www5.pharmacy.umn.edu/kappapsi/history.htm>

Beta Nu

Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Chartered on November 21, 1914

Charter Members: Henry N. Christensen, Albert L. Gaureau, Dwight W. McCombs, William H. Melcher, Bradford Murphy, Humphrey E. Murphy, C. Bert Sample, Walter W. Seyfer, Harold W. Smith, Charles P. Trepanier

Beta Nu Chapter was established at Creighton University in Omaha, November 21, 1914. The installation of the chapter was directed by H.W. Colson, Grand Vice Regent who also instructed the members in the ritualistic work of the Fraternity. All of the ceremonies took place at the Hotel Loyal including the installation dinner. The chapter became dormant within two years as enlistments of the members in the military forces during World War I depleted the chapter membership. On November 12, 1919, the chapter was reactivated with Brother C.E. Gilland (Mu) acting as the installing officer.

In 1923 the chapter secured a chapter house which it maintained successfully for several years. The chapter discontinued its activities in 1939 and was dormant for forty years. Three brothers of Mu Omicron Pi Chapter transferred from Wayne State to Creighton University School of Pharmacy and re-organized the chapter. They were: Tom Joseph, Jerry Shaw, and Tom Dyjach. Faculty members involved in the effort included: Dr. Salvatore Greco, Dr. Walter Gloor, Dr. William Tindall, and Dr. Robert Gerraughty. At the Province VIII Assembly on March 4, 1978 in Omaha, hosted by Gamma Epsilon Chapter, Second Grand Vice Regent and Province VIII Supervisor, Dr. Patrick R. Wells officially reactivated the chapter and presented the chapter with their charter. Grand Ritualist Larry Lee Slater and former Editor of The MASK were also in attendance.

During the early 1980's Beta Nu was led by its outstanding Grand Council Deputy Jerry Gault, who held an annual party at his house. In 1992 the Chapter enjoys a membership of 60 collegiate brothers and 7 faculty brothers. Philanthropic activities include: poison prevention education, blood pressure screening at local pharmacies, a highway cleanup project, and, in association with Province VIII, raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Chapter fund raising projects include the sale of academic materials for various courses such as study guides for Pharmaceutical Calculations and Basic Pharmacokinetics and Siglar and Flandars "Top 200 Drug Cards." Beta Nu sponsors a number of social activities for the School of Pharmacy including "The Mortar Bowl" football tournament in the Fall and a golf tournament in the Spring.

Beta Sigma

North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Chartered on April 25, 1924

Charter Members: Arthur L. Johnson, Eskel V. Lindelow, Philip W. Messner, Leo Moylan, Lester H. Oliver, Luverne B. Reager, Henry T. Rice, Wm. A. Ringness, Ansul Suckerman, Stephen J. Sleight, Theodore H. Wall, Normal F. Welsh

Beta Sigma Chapter was installed at the North Dakota State College in Fargo, April 25, 1924. The installation of the chapter and the initiation of the charter members were conducted by Brother Frank Kimball (Phi) in ceremonies which were held at the Gardner Hotel in Fargo. The chapter had its origin as a small local fraternity, Mu Pi, which was encouraged by Brother Kimball, a member of the pharmacy faculty, to apply for a charter in Kappa Psi Fraternity. Beta Sigma Chapter was the last chapter to receive a charter in Kappa Psi Fraternity - the joint medical-pharmacy fraternity.

The chapter has enjoyed its own chapter house since 1925. The original house held 15 members. The second house from 1935 to 1957 held 18 brothers and Housemother Mom Van Eaton. In 1957, a tornado which caused great damage in Fargo destroyed the Beta Sigma Chapter House. A temporary house was purchased and occupied until the spring of 1964 when a fine new house, built by the chapter was occupied at 1343 N. University Drive . This house, which was remodeled in 1976-77, is now almost 30 years old and houses 34 brothers.

In 1929 Beta Sigma introduced the well-known song "Kappa Psi Sweetheart," which was composed by Miss Gertrude Murdock, sister of S.I. Murdock, a former chapter member. The song was carried to the 27th Grand Council in December of 1953 by four brothers of Beta Sigma, Odell Krohn, Denneth Krause, Ron Wolfe, and Larry Hylden, and adopted by the Grand Council as the official KY Sweetheart Song. In 1974 Brothers came from all over the country to help beta Sigma celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Special recognition goes to C.E. Miller who served as the chapter's Grand Council Deputy from 1948 to 1970. Our current Grand Council Deputy Dr. Edward Magarian, a longtime faculty member in medicinal chemistry, is the Brother of Executive Director Robert Magarian.

Beta Chi

Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Chartered on May 3, 1930

Charter Members: Harold J. Anderson, Ralph C. Anderson, Walter P. Bohler, Chester T. Christian, Curtis Everett, Gerald W. Gilchrist, Earl L. Griffith, Edward V. Hall, James P. Kelly, Franklyn E. Kent, Mason C. Kropf, Carl H. L. Nelson, Verne L. Nyman, Wesley E. Reeder, John B. Shumaker, Etheldred D. Sondag, Argyll R. Thompson

Beta Chi Chapter was installed at the Des Moines College of Pharmacy, Des Moines, May 3, 1930. The installation ceremony was held at the Hotel Des Moines with W. Bruce Philip, Grand Regent in charge. He also demonstrated the Ritual of Initiation. On April 15, 1939, The Des Moines College of Pharmacy affiliated with Drake University and Beta Chi became part of an important fraternity system on the Drake campus. Throughout its early years decorations for Homecoming and later floats for the Drake Relays Parade were both annual events.

On May 10, 1955 the chapter celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a banquet at the Drake Dining Hall with Charter member, Dr. John B. Shumaker as the speaker for the occasion. Professional projects include annual poison prevention talks which were first initiated in 1967, CPR training and hypertension screenings. Social highlights include Snoball, our annual semiformal which began in 1971, a Formal Dance in the Spring, Halloween and Christmas parties, and Drake Relays activities. From 1951 until 1982 the Chapter published an all college of pharmacy publication, the "Post Script".Beta Chi was one of the first chapters to organize a Little Sister program, in January of 1971.

Beta Chi celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a banquet and reception at the Rolling Prairie Inn in Des Moines on April 26, 1980. Grand Regent, Dr. Dewey D. Garner recalled some of the accomplishments of the chapter over the years, presented a 50 year plaque to Regent Dale Wagener, and presented Order of the Golden Mortar Certificates to the charter members in attendance: Verne Nyman, C. Burdeen Withrow, B.F. Elin, Ralph anderson and Argyll Thompson. Dean Boyd Granberg, a former Grand Officer and Grand Council Deputy, was recognized as a longtime member of Beta Chi. Also present for the anniversary was Third Grand Vice Regent and Province Supervisor, Mr. Larry Lee Slater. The Co-Chairmen for the Golden Anniversary Planning Committee were Grand Council Deputy, Jerry Karbeling, and Mike Seifert. In the Fall of 1988 Beta Chi had its first co-ed pledge class (seven women) and phased out its Little Sister program. The following year Marcy Longseth was elected the Chapter's first female Regent. Beta Chi continues its involvement with Poison Prevention talks throughout the pre-schools in Des Moines and hypertensive screening on the Drake campus. Socially the chapter continues the monthly tradition of Wednesday Nite Outs after meetings.

Gamma Epsilon

University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
Chartered on March 20, 1920

Charter Members: G. J. Barrett, E. V. Bogue, M. M. Bowles, H. F. Brown, F. C. Cowger, H. A. Dana, Robert A. Hardt, J. C. Hornton, Joseph G. Noh, U. J. Shulz, C. T. Stretton

Gamma Epsilon Chapter was installed at the University of Nebraska, in Lincoln, March 20, 1920. The installation ceremony was in charge of Brothers Vincent Fitz-Simon (Mu) and Charles E. Gilland (Mu) and the initiation ceremony was performed by the degree officers and members of Beta Nu Chapter (Creighton University). Robert A. Hardt, a charter member and the Chapter's first Regent, and Joseph G. Nob, also a charter member, both became outstanding executives in the pharmaceutical industry. During its early years the chapter was very active but it failed to survive the depression years and became dormant in 1931. Reactivation of the chapter occurred January 17, 1947, when eleven pledges were initiated by a group of graduate members of Mu, Beta Nu and Gamma Epsilon Chapters. The reactivation effort was spearheaded by Dr. Schwarting and Dale Dicknite was elected as Regent.

On March 22, 1970, the Chapter celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a Dinner at the Lincoln Hotel followed by a reception at the home of Grand Ritualist, Patrick R. Wells. Grand Regent, Dr. August Danti, presented the 50th Anniversary Citation to Regent Lon Lowery. Executive Secretary, Dr. Gerald Henney, and Grand Council Deputy-Grand Ritualist Wells, also addressed the group. The evening seemed to climax when Grand Regent Danti, Secretary Henney, and Grand Regent Wells were "commissioned" as "Admirals in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska."

Included in the list of outstanding alumni of the Chapter are Charles W. Bliven, Fred S. Bukey, Paul J. Jannke, Robert A. Hardt, Jos. G. Noh, Varro E. Tyler, Jr., and Past Grand Regent Patrick R. Wells. In 1961 the Chapter established the "Joseph B. Burt - Kappa Psi Award" in honor of the beloved Dean of pharmacy at Nebraska. The award was made annually to an outstanding member who excelled in scholarship and maintained the ideals of the Fraternity. In September of 1976 the College of Pharmacy was relocated to the University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1979 and 1981 Gamma Epsilon won the National Scholarship Tray Award. Professional projects included diabetes and blood pressure screenings and drug abuse presentations. The Chapter went dormant in 1987.

Gamma Kappa

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Chartered on October 17, 1958

Charter Members: Donald A. Christopherson, Harold L. Doeden, Clark T. Eidsmoe, Guilford C. Gross, Merlin R. Jueneman, Richard M. King, Floyd J. LeBlanc, Larry B. Leighton, Norval G. Luke, Anton E. Melin, Paul E. Noll, Cornelius C. O'Hearn, Vernon Olson, Glenn P. Reecy, Richard L. Robbins, Jim W. Roeman, Stanley M. Shaw, Darryl D. Stoering, James A. Thorson, John R. Ulstad, Kenneth W. Urquhart, Jack D. Winder

Gamma Kappa Chapter was installed at the South Dakota State College, in Brookings, in the Ballroom Annex of the Pugsley Union Building of the College, October 17, 1958. Milton L. Neuroth, Grand Regent, was in charge of the installation and initiation ceremonies and he was assisted by Brothers Norval E. Webb (Pi), who organized the chapter, Harold S. Bailey (Mu) and Kenneth Redman (Beta Sigma). A dinner followed in the evening in the same building. Floyd J. LeBlanc, Dean of the College of Pharmacy was a charter member and Cornelius C. O'Hern was elected as Regent.

Gamma Kappa sponsored Heart Fund Sunday for the first time in the Spring of 1959, an annual event which was to become one of the biggest fund raising campaigns for the Heart Fund in South Dakota. The first discussion of a chapter house took place on March 9, 1960. Eleven years later - May 12, 1971 - ownership became a reality. The house which holds 14 brothers is located at 629 11th Ave., one block from the campus. The most recent remodeling occurred in the Fall of 1992. A volleyball court and some new evergreen trees have been planted to add to the landscape. Two brothers who have contributed significantly to Gamma Kappa are Dr. Kenneth Redman, Grand Council Deputy for the first 15 years, and Mr. Gary Van Riper, Grand Council Deputy since 1973.

On November 4, 1983 Gamma Kappa Chapter celebrated its 25th Anniversary in conjunction with the Province VIII Assembly. During the banquet the Charter members of Gamma Kappa were honored and Dr. Redman was recognized for 50 years of service to Kappa Psi. Grand Regent Patrick Wells, Graduate Member-at-Large Paul Hiller and Past Grand Regent Dewey Garner were all present to make this celebration a most memorable one.

Gamma Kappa has had an active Little Sister Program since 1972 and the chapter participates in a number of professional activities such as Blood Glucose testings at the local mall and the Adopt-A-Highway Program. On September 26, 1992 the KY Brothers and Little Sisters removed litter from our three and one-half miles of adopted highway. Several brothers have received special recognition through the years. Guilford Gross, Clark Eidsmore, and Harland Stai have been honored as three of the four Distinguished Alumni of South Dakota State University's College of Pharmacy. Brother Dick Glatt served as Student Association President of the University in 1983-84 and Brother Glenn Miller served as Student Association Vice President of the University in the Spring of 1990.

Delta Zeta

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Chartered on December 12, 1968

Charter Members: Gordon E. Abbo, Kenneth F. Anderson, James L. Axeen, Darrell D. Bobinet, William R. Boulden, Douglas A. Busch, Raymond A. Buser, Kevin P. Clark, Thomas D. Cohoon, Robert B. Cook, William F. Diers, Roy H. Fellars, Bernard H. Fox, Harold N. Fruechte, Steven C. Garrett, Rodney L. Gress, Steven K. Halstead, Jack S. Hansen, Thomas H. Hassall, Wayne P Hatwich, Leon R. Haxton, David F. Heilmann, Randall Jorbison, Patrick E. Keefe, Randy H. Ketelsen, Larry F. Kinsinger, David Koerperick, James E. Kron, Wayne E. Larson, Brett Lichty, Thomas F. Lickteig, Ronald P. Madden, Denny L. Miller, John D. Morgan, John F. Murphy, Robert G. Nolan, James M. Odem, Richard H. Peterson, Steve L. Randall, Kenneth R. Roepke, John S. Rose, Thomas C. Ryan, Dale F. Scheidel, James F. Scott, Alan M. Shepley, Michael H. Sinnott, William R. Sterba, Fred H. Thomas, Dan V. Vander Schoor, Richard S. Walling, Bruce H. Whipple, Dennis F. Woobe

Delta Zeta Chapter was installed at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on December 12, 1968 at the College of Pharmacy. Presiding at the installation and presenting the charter was Dr. Patrick R. Wells, Grand Council Deputy of Gamma Epsilon Chapter and a former member of the Executive Committee. The Brothers of Beta Chi Chapter, led by their Regent, Carl Jahopec, and under the direction of Dr. Wells initiated the new brothers and installed the new officers. Thomas Lickteig, the newly elected Regent, presented the certificates of membership to the new brothers. Dr. Louis Zopf, Dean of the College; Dr. J. Keith Guillory, Grand Council Deputy of Delta Zeta ; and Dr. David Carew were present for the ceremonies. The first meeting of Delta Zeta Chapter was at the "19th Hole Lounge" of a local country club.

The biggest social event of the 1970's was the annual Homecoming Parade. Professional projects include participation in hypertensive screenings and Poison Prevention Week, The chapter's greatest growth has coincided with the arrival of Dr. Lloyd E. Matheson, Jr. as Grand Council Deputy in 1980. Delta Zeta went coed in 1982 and, since that time, has become one of the largest Kappa Psi chapters in total membership. In 1983 Brother Dale E. Wurster, a prominent figure in Kappa Psi, resigned as Dean of the College of Pharmacy. The Chapter honored him with a Dinner and established the Dale E. Wurster Kappa Psi Annual Achievement Award. Delta Zeta had 75 active members in 1992.

Delta Psi

University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN
Chartered on July 10, 2005

Charter Members: Erin Foss, Kim Hanfler, Jim Klussman, Kyle Riess, Amy Ruuska, Andriana Sacchini, Hahn Tran, Dan Vang, Emily Welle

Chartered and installed at University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota on July 10, 2005.

Iowa Graduate

Chartered on April 27, 1968

Charter Members:

The Iowa Graduate Chapter with 30 charter members was installed on April 27, 1968 at the Bavarian Haus in Des Moines. The Drake Relays provided the opportunity for the gathering together of more than forty Kappa Psi alumni and wives for the presentation of the charter by Brother Patrick R. Wells, Executive Committee member, to Regent Bill Morris. Grand Historian, C. Boyd Granberg offered brief remarks.

Minnesota Graduate

Chartered on April 13, 1953

Charter Members:

The Minnesota Graduate Chapter, with forty members, was installed at the Normandy Hotel in Minneapolis, April 13, 1953. Karl J. Goldner, Grand Vice Regent and an alumnus of Epsilon Chapter, presented the charter and installed the chapter and its first officers. Brother Frank DiGangi (Omega) was active in organizing the graduate chapter which was an outgrowth of the Kappa Psi Alumni-Minnesota, a group which had been active for many years.

After ten years of being dormant throughout the 1980's, Minnesota Graduate Chapter was reactivated on May 22, 1991. Twelve brothers attended the dinner celebration and reactivation ceremony at the home of brother Kari Sherman. Chrisann Cornell was elected Regent, a scholarship committee was organized to benefit undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota, and six graduates later attended the 45th Grand Council Convention in August in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Minnesota Grad also provides a Scholarship Fund to recognize the graduating Member of Epsilon Chapter who ranks highest scholastically and to honor the Editor of the PharmaCOPA, the College of Pharmacy Annual. The following have served as Executive Secretaries of Minnesota Graduate Chapter: Frank DiGangi, Gary Schneider, S. Bruce Benson, and Kirsten (Kee) Rogne.

Current social activities include an annual summer picnic and participation in the quarterly dinner meetings of Epsilon Chapter. Minnesota Grad has decided to produce a Newsletter beginning in March, 1992 and is seeking funds to increase the chapter's Endowment to give four scholarships annually to members of Epsilon chapter.

Nebraska Graduate

Chartered on December 19, 1920

Charter Members:

The Omaha Graduate Chapter (Nebraska Graduate Chapter) was installed at Loyal Hall in Omaha, December 19, 1920, by Brothers Vincent J. Fitz-Simon (Mu) and C.E. Gilland (Mu). Brother Fitz-Simon was elected first Regent of the chapter by the eleven charter members. The chapter has been inactive for more than 30 years.

North Dakota Graduate

Chartered on May 19, 1956

Charter Members:

The North Dakota Graduate Chapter with 24 charter members was installed at Fargo, North Dakota, May 19, 1956*. Glen J. Sperandio, Grand Ritualist, installed the chapter and presented the charter to Regent Jack Southam. The chapter officers were installed as part of the ceremony. Although the alumni of Beta Sigma Chapter have been very active in the support of their collegiate chapter and especially the house fund, the graduate chapter was inactive for many years and it did not participate in Grand Council affairs prior to 1965. The chapter was reactivated February 27, 1965, by members of the faculty of the North Dakota State University and some of the graduate members including Robert Doheny, Kent Sack, and Daniel Hanson.

* - As early as 1924, efforts were made to establish a North Dakota Graduate Chapter. In that year, graduate members of the Fraternity in North Dakota presented to the Grand Council an application for a charter. Since Kappa Psi was dissolved late in December 1924, the application was never approved. This early chapter did function for a short time under the guidance of Brother (Professor) F.S. Kimball (Phi) of the North Dakota State College faculty.

South Dakota Graduate

Chartered on April 19, 2008

Charter Members:

Chartered and installed at the Days Inn Brookings at Brookings, South Dakota on April 19, 2008.

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