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Beta Omicron Chapter Continuing the Legacy
duced Kappa League to James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, WI. Currently mentoring twenty Kappa leaguers, the chapter meets weekly with these young men planning summer col- lege tours, community service initiatives, encouraging college preparation courses, and a primary focus on personal and pro- fessional development, which is fostered through their event titled, “Black Label.” This event has offered the student body and surrounding community an opportu- nity to engage with young professionals and receive advice as they prepare for the UW career fair. While executing over 10 events throughout the academic year, the event the chapter is most proud of was hosting the 2017 North Central Province C. Rodger Wilson Leadership welcomed four new brothers into the chapter with a diverse set of skills and talents. Israel Oby, a rising sophomore from Madison, WI. Glenn Harris Jr. is also a rising sophomore majoring in international business from Frankfurt, IL. Milan Pavlic, a rising junior from Athens, GA is majoring in international studies. Lastly, Mekhi Johnson is a rising sophomore from Madison, WI majoring in political science. These brothers are excited about the continuing the legacy of Kappa Alpha Psi ® on the campus. Conference (CRWLC) last fall. In the Spring 2018, the chapter In addition to the four new members, Brother Apkan was elected North Central Province Jr Vice Polemarch at the 97 th North Central Province (NCP) Council Meeting held in South Bend, IN.
Front row, from left: George Akpan, Jr., Marquise Mays, Arrington Farrar, Charles Fatunbi, Milan Pavlic, Israel Oby. Back row: Dante Nash, Tyler Lampkins, Rishard Bournes, Glenn Harris Jr. and Mekhi Johnson. By Marquise Mays T he Beta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was chartered in 1946, and became the first Black- Tyler Lampkins serves as the Keeper of Records. Brother Lampkins is a graduat- ing senior from Milwaukee, Wisconsin majoring in biology.
Greek Lettered Organization Estab- lished on the campus of a college or university in the state of Wisconsin. Seventy years later, the chapter is still thriving and achieving in every field of human endeavor. The mission of culti- vating a space for Black men interested in a lifelong bond, accountability and achievement still stands strong as the current members continue to break barriers at the University of Wisconsin- Madison (UW–Madison). Currently, the chapter consists of 11 brothers with various interests, majors, and life goals, which speak on behalf of their individuality and their strong com- mitment to the brotherhood of Kappa Alpha Psi ® . Brother George Akpan Jr. is a senior from Milwaukee, Wiscon- sin, majoring in electrical engineering and serves as the Polemarch. Brother Marquise Mays who serves as Vice Polemarch, is a graduating senior from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, majoring in journalism. Brother Charles Fatunbi is a graduating senior majoring in indus- trial engineering from Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Fatunbi currently serves as the Keeper of Exchequer. Brother
Vice Provost and Dean of Students, Lori Berquam, praises the organization for continuing the legacy of the Wiscon- sin Idea, “The Beta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. excels in the three pillars of the Wisconsin Idea that our great university is founded upon: Wisconsin Experience, Discovery, and Innovation,” she continues to add, “The Wisconsin Experience revolves around the idea that together we create and apply learning inside and outside of the classroom to make the world a bet- ter place. Therefore, the Beta Omicron chapter actively works to incorporate effective program planning, innovation, leadership service, valued membership and social justice into their mission and the events and programs they hosted this past year.” Beta Omicron has sponsored campus events resulting in significant campus and community impact, bridging the gap between communities, and encouraging cross-collaboration and difficult conver- sations through a program called Kappa Kare. Also, ensuring brothers spend time in the community, the chapter intro-
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