CONCLAVE REVIEW LEAD KAPPA
Brothers visiting Honeywell Aerospace Global Headquarters, gaining exposure to industry leaders and innovative career pathways.
“BROTHER DANIEL I. NIXON, INTERIM DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE AND UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS, EMPHASIZED OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND FRATERNITY BEST PRACTICES. ”
That afternoon brought a special highlight: a surprise visit from Grand Polemarch Jimmy McMikle, who inspired the brothers to seize every opportunity LEAD Kappa presented. He introduced Mikale Elliott, Sr. Asso- ciate Director of Graduate Admissions at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, who shared details of a groundbreaking partnership offering fee waivers and tuition support for Kappa men pursuing graduate educa- tion. This initiative, born under the 35th Administration, demonstrated the fraternity’s investment in the long- term advancement of its members. Later, sessions led by Brother McGee and Brother Rodgers confronted the realities of hazing with honesty, equip- ping participants with tools to prevent harm and safeguard the fraternity’s
integrity. The day closed with fel- lowship at Arizona State University’s Rec Center, where brothers enjoyed basketball, dodgeball, pickleball, and even impromptu stroll practice—a reminder that brotherhood is about both discipline and joy. Tuesday offered exposure to multi- ple industries. Macy’s led a Suit Up for
Success Workshop, Volkswagen shared pathways into global careers, Johnson & Johnson displayed the breadth of Kappa men in healthcare leadership, and Google’s Angelina Darrisaw demystified the world of Artificial Intelligence, teaching brothers how to responsibly leverage platforms like
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