Albany (NY) Alumni Chapter
Founded in 1971
The Krimson & Kream at the Kasino was on May 5, 2018 at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, NY. Over $40,000 in scholarships awarded to high school seniors over the last few years.
The Fraternity and Chapter continues to mourn the loss of our beloved Brother Jeffrey Fryar. God called Brother Fryar home on December 3, 2016. His love for this fraternity was unwavered, having dedicated 15 spirited years as a member of the organization.
The 2015 Black and White Scholarship Ball held on May 2, 2015 was a huge success. Close to $30,000 in scholarships and prizes awarded the last three years.
The Fraternity Giving Back -
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. raised over $1.5 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to help find cures and save children with pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Black & White Scholarship Ball
The Albany (NY) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Kappa Charities of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. held its 2013 Black & White Scholarship Ball on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Close to 230 people attended the event. It was held at the Colonie Golf and Country Club located at 141 Maple Road Route 85, Voorheesville, NY 12186. Over $10,000 in scholarships and prizes were handed out. The Scholarship Ball is our major fundraising event which supports our scholarship and mentorship programs. Since our scholarship fund's inception, more than 50 students in the Capital District area have received scholarships.
A very special part of this great event acknowledged members of the community who have made a positive impact in the areas of community service, mentorship and furthering the education of our youths. Since our fraternity's beginning in 1911 on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, our motto has been "Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor." The 2013 award recipients include the following individuals. Please click on the names to find out more about our recipients:
- Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Educational Leadership Award)
- Betty P. Shadrick, Ph.D, Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies, University at Albany (Educational Leadership Award)
- Reverend Leonard D. Comithier Jr., Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church (Community Service Award)
- David Bowie, Exchequer, Albany (NY) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Distinguished Service Award)
The keynote speaker for the evening was Dr. John B. King, Commissioner, New York State Education Department.
Kappa Charities of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. (KCGCR) is a tax-exempt non-profit organization. It was founded by the Albany (NY) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. KCGCR’s mission is to create strong communities and assist area youths in developing options and increased opportunities for success. This is delivered through the Fraternity’s Guide Right Program and Kappa League. KCGCR provides scholarships and other financial aid to deserving youths to assist them with their pursuit of higher education.
State Farm Insurance was the Diamond Sponsor of the 2013 Black and White Scholarship Ball
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