FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR ALUMNI RELATIONSZa'Vion Sykes
Welcome to the alumni page, I’m looking forward to working with you. I encourage you to engage with the chapter through the Volunteer Opportunities below and Donation Needs on the Giving page. We appreciate your support! ​Go in-depth through our bi-annual newsletters!
Our Story
​The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character.
In the Fall of 2018 our National organization reestablished the Beta Theta chapter at KU. Since then the members have embraced the challenge of growing the brotherhood from scratch to the chapter it is today. This could not have been possible without the support of the National organization and several key Graduate Council (GC) alumni who volunteer their time.
Hundreds of alumni make up the Graduate Council at the University of Kansas. The purpose of the GC is to promote the mission of Phi Kappa Tau among graduated members and support the Resident Council in Lawrence. A proud tradition dating back to the chapters installation at KU in 1954.​​
Quarterly Spotlight
Rechartering! Purchase tickets by January 26th!!
Join us for a monumental milestone in the legacy of Phi Kappa Tau at the University of Kansas! We are thrilled to announce the Beta Theta Rechartering Ceremony on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Kansas Union, 5th Floor Ballroom. For just $25 per attendee, don your coat and tie or cocktail dresses to honor our cherished chapter's return. Spouses and guests are warmly welcomed to celebrate this extraordinary achievement with us, paving the way for a bright future together.
Before the ceremony, join us for a KU basketball watch party at the Bird Dog Bar at The Oread Hotel, starting at 3:00 PM as we cheer on our team against Baylor
Save Your Spot
We have many opportunities to interact with the brotherhood. Click on the links below to find out more about each event and register for it. For any without links, reach out to Alumni Relations to find out how to attend.
Fall 2024
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09/21 Top Golf in KC **postponed until November**
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10/19-20 Homecoming in Lawrence & KC
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11/09 Initiation of new members​ (Alumni encouraged to attend)
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November Rescheduled Active/Alumni Top Golf in KC
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Winter-Spring 2025
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​February 1st Rechartering (ticket info above)
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03/17 Founders Day (month long celebration)
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Our Services
Support Our Chapter
Donate Today
Your contribution matters! If you have less than $500/yr to donate, please support our Graduate Council directly. This supports a wide variety of events including homecoming, chapter brotherhood dinners and chapter workshops.​
For donations over $500/yr, kindly donate to the Kansas Chapter Giving account with our National Foundation. Your support funds academic scholarships and enables chapter officers & chairmen to attend regional and national leadership conferences, thus lowering the cost of membership!
Volunteer!
“I really enjoyed my time as graduate council president. Working with other alumni during the Covid years to keep the brotherhood spirit going was a challenge but rewarding at the same time. We had some great homecoming years and it was rewarding to be on the hill and to see all who came back! The undergraduate’s enthusiasm was and is contagious and I look forward to seeing what happens!”
Larry Washburn, '88 Alum