The biennial performance of the National Intercollegiate Band is one of the highlights of the National Convention. The Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma Commissioning Program, which has provided the NIB and the music community with many outstanding pieces of music, is the longest running program of its kind in the world. The NIB has been in existence for over 75 years and its success is due to the countless number of students who audition as well as the guest conductors who have participated over the years. One of the most exciting and worthwhile programs that Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma put on each biennium is the National Intercollegiate Band. Brothers and sisters have the opportunity to direct the future of the Fraternity and the Sorority through voting for new national leadership, participating in various workshops, and serving on a number of committees. The friendships and connections that are made within Kappa Psi last a lifetime.The Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Convention, held every two years, is an opportune time to share ideas and foster new ones, as well as strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood. Joining Kappa Psi allows pharmacy students to become part of something bigger by opening up a gateway for leadership, service and networking. The ability to cross state lines and have a bond that connects you immediately with another person makes this more than just an organization it makes it a family. SS: Among the philanthropy and fundraising events that we hold, one foundational aspect that sets us apart from other organizations is that we have a ritual that connects us as brothers. WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ON CAMPUS? Members of Kappa Psi also make blankets by hand every year to donate to the local children’s hospitals. Our brothers spent time with these families at a Cleveland Indians Game and a gala to support the organization. We volunteered with A Kid Again, a foundation which hosts children with life threating illnesses and their families at events that are accommodating for them. Along with this, we have our own internal scholarship, which is annually awarded to a select member. Our chapter is involved with helping sponsor the annual NEOMED golf outing, which raises money for student scholarships. SS: Each year, Zeta Epsilon Chapter hosts a variety of events to engage different parts of the community. WHAT TYPE OF EVENTS DOES KAPPA PSI PARTICIPATE IN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR? Our main goal to provide a place and purpose for each member to inspire lasting pride in Kappa Psi and in the profession of pharmacy. This type of outreach allows us to incorporate the ideas of our members to host events, such as reading to children and providing books to families. One example of this is the national Reach Out and Read philanthropy initiative. The projects we take on aid in advancing the profession of pharmacy and giving back to the community. SS: Kappa Psi, as a chapter, works to ensure that our yearly goals provide our brothers the most benefit in both professional and personal growth. YOU SEEM LIKE AN ORGANIZATION THAT LIKES TO GIVE BACK. Shivali Singh, a third-year College of Pharmacy student and Kappa Psi president, shares more about the group. NEOMED’s Kappa Psi Zeta Epsilon chapter allows pharmacy students to cross state lines and have an immediate bond with other Kappa Psi brothers - all while maintaining industry, fellowship and high ideals.
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