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246-466: A Bachelor of Science degree. By the time Washington state entered the Union in 1889, both Seattle and the university had grown substantially. Washington's total undergraduate enrollment increased from 30 to nearly 300 students, and the campus's relative isolation in downtown Seattle faced encroaching development. A special legislative committee, headed by UW graduate Edmond Meany , was created to find

369-571: A Transition School and Early Entrance Program on campus, which first began in 1977. UW is an elected member of the American Association of Universities , and has been listed as a " Public Ivy " in Greene's Guides since 2001. The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) has consistently ranked UW as one of the top 20 universities worldwide every year since its first release. In 2019, UW ranked 14th worldwide out of 500 by

492-420: A yield rate (the percentage of accepted students who choose to attend the university) of 27.8%. UW's freshman retention rate is 93%, with 84% going on to graduate within six years. Of the 19% of the incoming freshman class who submitted SAT scores; the middle 50 percent Composite scores were 1240–1450. Of the 8% of enrolled freshmen in 2021 who submitted ACT scores; the middle 50 percent Composite score

615-556: A Grand Chapter meeting and not in open defiance to the National Constitution. Richard "Doc" Worthington, Grand President, (Address to Delegation, 1973 National Convention) At the national convention of 1973, the issues presented by Title IX were discussed by the Grand Chapter. The jurisdiction committee considered several options that would bring the fraternity into compliance, but were not receptive of

738-440: A chance to add to the city's potential and prestige. Bagley learned of a law that allowed United States territories to sell land to raise money in support of public schools. At the time, Arthur A. Denny , one of the founders of Seattle and a member of the territorial legislature, aimed to increase the city's importance by moving the territory's capital from Olympia to Seattle. However, Bagley ultimately persuaded Denny that founding

861-544: A chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi or whose chapter has gone inactive. Chapters and petitioning groups of Kappa Kappa Psi are organized into seven districts, six of which are named for the geographical region of the United States that they represent. These are the North Central, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Western Districts. Although an International District is provided for, it has no chapters. As

984-483: A charter member, but was not chosen. Heckstall was encouraged to rush , and he recalled that as part of his rush process, a couple of brothers took him to a piano and told him, "We know that you play [piano] in church. We need a fraternity hymn. We'll give you three hours, and you sit over there and come up with a hymn. We'll come back in three hours, and we expect a hymn." Heckstall recalled the hymn Someday (Beams of Heaven As I Go) by Charles Albert Tindley and changed

1107-415: A college or university band who has completed one term in such a band may be offered membership in the fraternity. First-term freshmen may only join if an exception is made by that chapter's sponsor or director of bands. There were almost 6,000 members active across the country in 2011, and more than 66,000 have joined the organization since 1919. You boys are the ones who will carry on the work started by

1230-637: A fear of traveling abroad after the September 11 attacks. The success of the National Intercollegiate Band led to districts creating their own bands. One such group was the Atlantic Coast Intercollegiate Band, formed in 1958 at the convention of Districts X and XI. The Atlantic Coast band comprised around one hundred musicians and was conducted by Paul V. Yoder . The convention was hosted by

1353-418: A few words—for example, "Beams of Heaven as I go through this wilderness below" became "K K Psi, as we go through this wilderness here below." The brothers of Eta Gamma were satisfied with Heckstall's hymn. Years later, the hymn was presented to the brotherhood assembled at the 1995 National Convention and accepted as the national fraternity hymn. The fraternity flower is a red carnation, so chosen because it

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1476-533: A national anti-hazing organization. Dr. Malinda Matney, past National President and former member of the Kappa Kappa Psi Board of Trustees, has served on the hazingprevention.org Board of Directors since 2009. On December 1, 2011, following the death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion , the Delta Iota chapter was placed on investigative hold pending an investigation by

1599-636: A national convention. The first such convention was held in 1922 in Stillwater, and only three conventions since then have not been held: 1931, and the 1943 and 1945 conventions which were canceled due to World War II. The assembly of chapters in these conventions is called the National Chapter, which is the governing body of the fraternity and has the power to elect members of the National Council and Board of Trustees. The location of

1722-485: A new campus to better serve the growing student population and faculty. The committee eventually selected a site on the northeast of downtown Seattle called Union Bay , which was the land of the Duwamish , and the legislature appropriated funds for its purchase and construction. In 1895, the university relocated to the new campus by moving into the newly built Denny Hall . The University Regents tried and failed to sell

1845-438: A new university campus. Arthur and Mary Denny donated eight acres, while fellow pioneers Edward Lander, and Charlie and Mary Terry, donated two acres on Denny's Knoll in downtown Seattle . More specifically, this tract was bounded by 4th Avenue to the west, 6th Avenue to the east, Union Street to the north, and Seneca Streets to the south. John Pike, for whom Pike Street is named, was the university's architect and builder. It

1968-482: A new work for wind band to be premiered at almost every National Intercollegiate Band concert. This program was begun to add to the wind repertoire under the direction of Grand President Hugh McMillen, and is the longest-running commissioning project in the United States. A number of these commissioned compositions have garnered national acclaim, including Robert Russell Bennett 's Symphonic Songs for Band and Karel Husa 's Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Orchestra. In

2091-569: A number of the university's most historical academic, research, housing, parking, recreational and administrative buildings. With UW's continued growth, administrators proposed a new, multimillion-dollar, multi-phase development plan in late 2014 to refine portions of the North Campus, renovating and replacing old student housing with new LEED-certified complexes, introducing new academic facilities, sports fields, open greenery, and museums. The UW Foster School of Business , School of Law , and

2214-710: A partnership with Seattle City Light as part of their Green Up Program, ensuring that all of Seattle campus' electricity is supplied by and purchased from renewable sources. In 2010, then UW President Emmert furthered the university's efforts with a host of other universities across the U.S., and signed the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment . UW created a Climate Action Team, as well as an Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC) which keeps track of UW's greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint. Policies were enacted with environmental stewardship in mind, and institutional support

2337-552: A previously unavailable option of transportation into and out of the campus, designed specifically to reduce dependence on private vehicles, bicycles and local King County buses. In January 23, 1939, the University of Washington was criticized for hiring Economics Professor Harold J. Laski , a British Marxist , as a visiting lecturer in between the First Red Scare and Second Red Scare . The University of Washington

2460-467: A result of changes made to the National Constitution at the 2021 National Constitution, the brotherhood voted to change the terminology for probationary chapters from "colonies" to "petitioning groups." University of Washington The University of Washington ( UW and informally U-Dub or U Dub ) is a public research university in Seattle , Washington , United States. Founded in 1861,

2583-732: A sister organization since 1947, and the two organizations share National Headquarters in Stillwater Santa Fe Depot , a converted historical Santa Fe rail depot that was purchased by the fraternity and sorority in 1991. Since 1919, more than 66,000 men and women have been initiated into Kappa Kappa Psi, with nearly 6,000 collegiate members active today. Members of Kappa Kappa Psi include President Bill Clinton ; chancellor and eleventh president of Indiana University , Herman B Wells ; composers John Williams and John Philip Sousa ; conductor William Revelli ; and jazz pianist and bandleader Count Basie . William A. Scroggs ,

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2706-440: A student at Oklahoma A&M College, sought to establish an organization that would "bind [dear] friendship together indefinitely" and unite members across colleges and universities. After some initial planning, he consulted band president A. Frank Martin and Bohumil Makovsky , director of bands at Oklahoma A&M, both of whom agreed to help with the creation of the fraternity. From Makovsky's band, 10 members were selected as

2829-539: A time, activists had been passionate as to incite a response from school administration to occupy the campus after the activists harmed 17 persons. African American Dr. Robert Flennaugh was appointed to the UW Board of Regents on March 25, 1970 and later on June 22 the University of Washington Daily eliminated gender-based help ads. Activism peaked in 1975 when 2,000 students protested university hiring practices on

2952-468: A top recipient of federal research funds in the United States. The establishment of technology giants such as Microsoft , Boeing and Amazon in the local area also proved to be highly influential in the UW's fortunes, not only improving graduate prospects but also helping to attract millions of dollars in university and research funding through its distinguished faculty and extensive alumni network. In 1990,

3075-575: A university would better contribute to the growth of Seattle's economy. Two universities were initially chartered, but later the decision was repealed in favor of a single university in Lewis County provided that locally donated land was available. When no site emerged, Denny successfully petitioned the legislature to reconsider Seattle as a location in 1858. In 1861, scouting began for an appropriate 10 acres (4 ha) site in Seattle to serve as

3198-660: Is also the location of the UW light rail station . West Campus consists of mainly modernist structures located on city streets, and stretches between 15th Avenue and Interstate 5 from the Ship Canal, to N.E. 41st Street. It is home to the College of Built Environments, School of Social Work, Fishery Sciences Building, UW Police Department as well as many of the university's apartments such as Stevens Court and Mercer Court and residence halls Alder, Lander, Maple and Elm Hall. Also near

3321-670: Is becoming the foremost Art in America, our Fraternity aims to assist in so spreading the good work." Nothing came of these early plans, however, and the idea of a national intercollegiate band was not revisited until the 1940s. Beginning in 1933, the first intercollegiate band was established, with musicians from the University of Colorado (home of the Alpha Iota chapter ), the University of Denver ( Alpha Lambda ), Colorado State College of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts ( Kappa ), Colorado State College of Education ( Alpha Theta ),

3444-403: Is complete in 2025. The Board of Regents is currently searching for a replacement . In 2017 the university reported $ 4.893 billion in revenues and $ 5.666 billion in expenses, resulting in an operating loss of $ 774 million. This loss was offset by $ 342 million in state appropriations, $ 443 million in investment income, $ 166 million in gifts, and $ 185 million of other non-operating revenues. Thus,

3567-617: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kappa Kappa Psi Kappa Kappa Psi primarily operates as a recognition society providing service, leadership opportunities, and social programming for band members. The organization is led by the National Council and Board of Trustees , which are supported by the National Headquarters staff. Tau Beta Sigma , National Honorary Band Sorority, has been recognized as

3690-414: Is largely taken up by wetlands and Huskies sports facilities and recreation fields, including Husky Stadium , Hec Edmundson Pavilion , and Husky Ballpark . The area directly north of the sports facilities is home to UW's computer science and engineering programs, which includes computer labs once used by Paul G. Allen and Bill Gates for their prior venture before establishing Microsoft. In 2019,

3813-658: Is recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars , ranking 2nd in the US in 2017. The university does not require submission of either SAT or ACT scores for admission. The university's undergraduate admissions process is rated 91/99 by the Princeton Review , and is classified "more selective" by the U.S. News & World Report . For the Class of 2025 (enrolled fall 2021), UW received 48,840 applications and accepted 26,121 (53.5%). Of those accepted, 7,252 enrolled,

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3936-598: Is situated in Seattle , by the shores of Union and Portage Bays with views of the Cascade Range to the east, and the Olympic Mountains to the west. The site encompasses 703 acres (2.84 km ) bounded by N.E. 45th Street on the north, N.E. Pacific Street on the south, Montlake Boulevard N.E. on the east, and 15th Avenue N.E. on the west. Red Square is the heart of the campus, surrounded by landmark buildings and artworks, such as Suzzallo Library ,

4059-540: The Broken Obelisk , and the statue of George Washington . It functions as the central hub for students and hosts a variety of events annually. University Way, known locally as " The Ave ", lies nearby and is a focus for much student life at the university. North Campus features some of UW's most recognized landscapes as well as landmarks, stretching from the signature University of Washington Quad directly north of Red Square to N.E. 45th Street, and encompasses

4182-688: The ARWU , 26th worldwide out of 981 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings , and 28th worldwide out of 101 in the Times World Reputation Rankings . Meanwhile, QS World University Rankings ranked it 68th worldwide, out of over 900. U.S. News & World Report ranked UW 6th out of nearly 1,500 universities worldwide for 2024, with UW's undergraduate program tied for 40th among 389 national universities in

4305-513: The Alpha Phi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi regarded this issue as minor given the ongoing Vietnam War. With dwindling numbers, Alpha Phi looked to the new women members of the Rutgers band as potential members. The national constitution of Kappa Kappa Psi prohibited women from holding membership, so the Alpha Phi chapter explored the possibility of establishing a chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. This

4428-722: The Beta Chi chapter at the University of Virginia, and the convention and concert were co-sponsored by the Universities of Rutgers , Maryland , and Pittsburgh . In 2009, the North Central District organized the first North Central District Intercollegiate Band. The North Central District Intercollegiate Band is the only currently functioning district intercollegiate band and has performed at every North Central District convention since its inaugural. Since 1953, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma have commissioned

4551-854: The Bill & Melinda Gates Center For Computer Science & Engineering opened in East Campus. The area northeast of the sports facilities is occupied by components of the UW Botanic Gardens, such as the Union Bay Natural Area , the UW Farm, and the Center for Urban Horticulture. Further east is the Ceramic and Metal Arts Building and Laurel Village, which provides family housing for registered full-time students. East Campus

4674-541: The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture , which houses a significant number of exhibits including a 66-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil skull – one of only 15 known to exist in the world today and part of an ongoing excavation, are also located in North Campus. South Campus occupies the land between Pacific Street and the Lake Washington Ship Canal . The land was previously

4797-483: The Colorado School of Mines ( Xi ), and the University of Utah participating. In 1934, the University of Utah left the intercollegiate band and the University of Wyoming ( Alpha Nu ) took its place. The concerts held by this intercollegiate band were sponsored by the local chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and many members of the fraternity were involved with the ensemble, including F. Lee Bowling, who served as

4920-699: The French Riviera , including the cities of Nice , Grasse , Aix-en-Provence , Cannes , Antibes , and the Principality of Monaco . The thirty-five member band performed at Le Suquet in Cannes, in Nice, and in front of the Prince's Palace of Monaco . After the inaugural trip, the program was dissolved by the joint national councils due to its high cost and low attendance, which was believed to be caused by

5043-1022: The Gairdner Foundation International Award , 5 winners of the National Medal of Science , 8 Nobel Prize laureates, 5 winners of Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Medical Research , 4 members of the American Philosophical Society , 2 winners of the National Book Award , 2 winners of the National Medal of Arts , 2 Pulitzer Prize winners, 1 winner of the Fields Medal , and 1 member of the National Academy of Public Administration . Among UW students by 2012, there were 136 Fulbright Scholars, 35 Rhodes Scholars, 7 Marshall Scholars and 4 Gates Cambridge Scholars. UW

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5166-480: The US Federal Government . Oppenheimer never accepted the invitations, and President Dr. Henry Schmitz disapproved of his nomination. From 1958 to 1973, the University of Washington saw a tremendous growth in student enrollment, its faculties and operating budget, and also its prestige under the leadership of Charles Odegaard . During this period, the faculty was sharply divided over the issues of

5289-594: The University of Colorado at Boulder , Alpha Omicron at Texas Technological College , and Alpha Pi at the University of Tulsa . With so many members serving overseas, including members of the Grand Council, the 1943 and 1945 national conventions were canceled. It is my firm conviction that eventually Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity, should be open to both college band men and women. Max A. Mitchell, Grand Second Vice President, (Letter to A. Frank Martin, Jan. 12, 1944) Because of

5412-745: The University of Washington in the west to Duke University in the east. Only 14 were installed during the Great Depression , while World War II put a further damper on fraternal activities. At the 1939 National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, plans were set into action to make Kappa Kappa Psi an international fraternity. Invitations were sent to colleges and universities in Canada and South America, but no chapters were ever installed at those institutions. Before World War II , most college bands were military-style and exclusively male. When

5535-401: The 1973–1975 biennium, pressure was put on Kappa Kappa Psi chapters by their host institutions to admit women to comply with Title IX. The issue was again brought up at the 1975 national convention, and a joint committee consisting of an equal number of members from Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma was formed to explore the legal possibilities of a corporate merger of the two organizations, with

5658-406: The 1987 national convention, but the committee ultimately decided not to take the idea to the national delegation. Schaag quickly drafted a motion to consider a national flag, which was presented by the chapter's delegate and passed. In 1989, Schaag presented a design for a flag, which won the committee's recommendation over other submissions and was accepted by the national chapter. The upper half of

5781-608: The 21st century. In 2006, Kappa Kappa Psi celebrated its inaugural National Month of Musicianship during the month of November, the month in which the fraternity was founded. The annual month-long event is intended to promote music and university bands. Local chapters celebrate the National Month of Musicianship in various ways, such as creating lab bands for student conductors, organizing reading bands, and hosting master classes. Also in 2008, Kappa Kappa Psi joined other Greek organizations in sponsoring hazingprevention.org ,

5904-669: The Advancement of Science, 68 members of the National Academy of Sciences , 67 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences , 53 members of the Institute of Medicine , 29 winners of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers , 21 members of the National Academy of Engineering , 15 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators, 15 MacArthur Fellows , 9 winners of

6027-534: The Board of Regents approved a five-year contract for Cauce, awarding her yearly compensation of $ 910,000. Cauce's compensation package includes an annual salary of $ 697,500, $ 150,000 per year in deferred compensation, an annual $ 50,500 contribution into a retirement account, and a $ 12,000 annual automobile allowance. She was the Interim President before her appointment, fulfilling the position left vacant by

6150-528: The FAMU band program. As part of the chapter's termination, 28 members, including all active and prospective members in spring 2010, were expelled from the fraternity. Alumni members of the chapter who were present at the hazing were also expelled. Furthermore, the Delta Iota chapter may not return to FAMU before May 2017. Members who joined the fraternity after spring 2010 were transferred to alumni status but cannot participate in any fraternity events due to

6273-476: The Governor appoints a successor. Officers of the Board are elected annually at the September meeting. One of the most notable former regents is William Henry Gates II , the father of Bill Gates . William Henry Gates II served as a Regent from 1997 to 2012. The president of the University of Washington, Ana Mari Cauce , was selected by the Board of Regents, effective October 13, 2015. On November 12, 2015,

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6396-693: The National Convention rotates among the districts. The mission statement and five purposes of Kappa Kappa Psi shape the activities of local chapters. Chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi provide service and support to the bands at its hosting institutions, from major projects like undertaking major renovations of rehearsal spaces used by the institution's bands to relatively minor support such as providing apples and water to athletic bands or cleaning practice rooms. Some chapters also include general community service in their activities, such as sponsoring blood drives and other activities. The fifth purpose of

6519-468: The Pacific Coast to help them avoid the mass incarceration. Nevertheless, many Japanese American students and "soon-to-be" graduates were unable to transfer successfully in the short time window or receive diplomas before being incarcerated. It was only many years later that they were recognized for their accomplishments, during the University of Washington's Long Journey Home ceremonial event that

6642-536: The U.S. and tied for 19th among 209 public universities. In 2019, it ranked 10th among the universities around the world by SCImago Institutions Rankings . In 2019, Kiplinger magazine's review of "top college values" named UW 5th for in-state students and 10th for out-of-state students among U.S. public colleges, and 84th overall out of 500 schools. In the Washington Monthly National University Rankings UW

6765-462: The University of Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast of the United States . The university has a 703-acre (284 ha) main campus located in the city's University District . It also has satellite campuses in nearby cities of Tacoma and Bothell . Overall, UW encompasses more than 500 buildings and over 20 million gross square footage of space, including one of

6888-541: The University of Washington opened its additional campuses in Bothell and Tacoma . Originally designed for students who had completed two years of higher education, both schools have since evolved into four-year universities with the authority to award degrees. The first freshman classes were admitted in the fall of 2006. Today, both the Bothell and Tacoma campuses also offer a range of master's degree programs. In 2012,

7011-525: The University's reputation was damaged." The original proposal of the University included increases for research scientists of about 10% over three years plus changes in the pay structure and a catch-up increase of 3.25% for those who did not get a merit raise last year. For postdocs, the original UW offer was an average 15% total wage increase in 2023, including 13% in January when new minimums were introduced, plus higher minimum salaries. UW's main campus

7134-469: The band's manager. F. Lee Bowling was elected Grand President of the fraternity in 1941 and presented a plan to hold a national intercollegiate band concert, modeled after the Rocky Mountain intercollegiate bands. The plan was endorsed by the delegation to be executed at the next national convention in 1943. However, due to World War II, the 1943 and 1945 national conventions were not held, and so

7257-440: The campus grounds for the exposition, surrounding today's Drumheller Fountain facing towards Mount Rainier . In exchange, organizers agreed Washington would take over the campus and its development after the fair's conclusion. This arrangement led to a detailed site plan and several new buildings, prepared in part by John Charles Olmsted . The plan was later incorporated into the overall UW campus master plan, permanently affecting

7380-588: The campus is the U District Station . The University of Washington Board of Regents governs the University of Washington per the Revised Code of Washington 28B.20.130 statute. The Board is responsible for selecting, overseeing, and assessing the University President . Generally, the Board of Regents entrusts the President with the daily operations of the University, in collaboration with

7503-570: The campus layout. Both World Wars brought the military to campus, with certain facilities temporarily lent to the federal government. In spite of this, subsequent post-war periods were times of dramatic growth for the university. The period between the wars saw a significant expansion of the upper campus. Construction of the Liberal Arts Quadrangle , known to students as "The Quad," began in 1916 and continued to 1939. The university's architectural centerpiece, Suzzallo Library ,

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7626-443: The campus of Langston University . On May 22, the 97th chapter, Gamma Omega , was established at Texas Southern University . On September 1, 1967, the 11 districts were consolidated into nine. These districts would again be consolidated in 1987, to six districts with regional names: Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, North Central, Midwest, and Western. On June 23, 1972, Title IX was enacted and had tremendous repercussions for

7749-553: The campus through May 13 and 14. Further opposition to the Vietnam War occurred, and in response to anti-Vietnam War protests by the late 1960s, the University Safety and Security Division became the University of Washington Police Department whose administrative change would be well founded as on June 29, 1969, a bomb detonated on campus, causing $ 100,000 damages and no injuries. No group claimed responsibility for

7872-544: The coat of arms and letters (usually worn in the form of embroidered or ironed-on blocked letters) are restricted unless there is a clear indication that the wearer is a Membership Candidate or colony member. The Fraternity Flag was created by G. R. Schaag, a member of the Eta Sigma chapter at the University of Central Florida . The idea of a national flag was raised with the History and Traditions committee by Schaag at

7995-408: The converted station, which also hosts the organizations' archives. The brick path leading to the building's entrance has become a "Walk of Fame" with engraved bricks purchased by individuals or chapters. In 2006, Kappa Kappa Psi purchased a retired Detroit, Toledo and Ironton caboose to provide additional space for the fraternity's history and archives program. After it was purchased, the caboose

8118-399: The delegation take no action to change the constitution or consider a merger with Tau Beta Sigma. The amendment was defeated, and a separate amendment was proposed and approved that changed the wording to say, "All active, alumni, inactive, and life members of the Fraternity be of the male sex." This amendment was approved, allowing the fraternity to initiate women as honorary members. During

8241-409: The duration of the war. Petitions for war furlough required the signatures of all active members, the director of bands or other faculty member who was an honorary member of the fraternity, as well as the signature of the college or university president. Only five chapters remained active during the war: the Alpha chapter at Oklahoma A&M College, Alpha Beta at Butler University , Alpha Iota at

8364-433: The faculty and in line with legal provisions. The Board of Regents is made up of eleven members, including one student member and one faculty member. Regents are appointed by the Governor of the State of Washington for six-year terms, except for the Student Regent (who serves for one year) and the Faculty Regent (who serves for three years). Regents continue to serve after their terms have ended until either they resign or

8487-423: The first National Intercollegiate Band was formed and gave a concert on the evening of Friday, March 7, 1947. Today, participation in the National Intercollegiate Band is open to any college band member who auditions—membership in Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma is not required. In June and July 2002, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma sponsored the first National Intercollegiate Marching Band, which traveled to

8610-467: The first degree of ritual had been administered, which began formal probationary membership. Alpha Phi's charter was immediately revoked and their chapter was placed on suspension. On November 13, the former Alpha Phi chapter formally reorganized as Mu Upsilon Alpha (local). On October 7, 2007, Mu Upsilon Alpha became a chapter of Mu Beta Psi . If women are to become a part of Kappa Kappa Psi, let it be done in an orderly manner with open discussion at

8733-435: The first members of Kappa Kappa Psi: William Alexander Scroggs, Andrew Franklin Martin, Raymond David Shannon, Clyde DeWitt Haston, Clayton Everett Soule, Carl Anderson Stevens, William Houston Coppedge, Dick Hurst, George Asher Hendrickson, and Iron Hawthorne Nelson. The founders accepted chemistry professor Hilton Ira Jones' suggestion to name the fraternity "Kappa Kappa Psi." It was organized on November 27, 1919, and Scroggs

8856-553: The flag consists of a white field with the Greek letters "Kappa Kappa Psi" inscribed in an arc. On the lower half, three alternating stars of white, blue, and white appear on a blue field, with the top point of the lower white star extending into the white field above it. The Fraternity Hymn was written by brother Scott Jeffrey Heckstall Jr. when he was a prospective member of the Eta Gamma chapter in 1977. Heckstall had wanted to be

8979-469: The fraternity charges chapters and members is to "provide a pleasant and helpful social experience for all engaged in college band work," and chapters fulfill this charge through social programming such as hosting receptions after band concerts, sponsoring dances and socials for band members or their campus community in general, or by hosting concerts and providing food. Some chapters, especially southern chapters, also take part in step shows. A member of

9102-573: The fraternity were sisters of the Sigma chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Arizona State University , who merged with the Beta Omicron chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi after a unanimous vote of both organizations. These women were Patricia A. Childress, Lydia L. Lennon, Leslie A. Anderson, Mary L. Duffala, Mary M. Ketterer, Kristina M. Zipsnis, Clara M. Bertilson, and Toni Ryon, who were initiated into Beta Omicron on August 26, 1977. On August 27, Lea F. Fuller

9225-550: The general idea. At the insistence of committee chair Richard Adler, from the Nu chapter at the University of Michigan , the jurisdiction committee presented the Grand Chapter with an amendment "without prejudice"—that is, without recommendation for or against the amendment—that would strike the section of the constitution that read, "All members of the Fraternity shall be of the male sex." The committee simultaneously recommended that

9348-474: The girls who are coming into the bands or make it possible to give aid or assistance to the many universities and colleges that have bands composed of both boys and girls, we will be playing second fiddle within the next five years to some band fraternity that will grant membership to boys and girls and their chapters will open up in the smaller schools where ours have died." The fraternity was unable to decide whether or not to accept Tau Beta Sigma's petition due to

9471-509: The incident. Odegaard instituted a vision of building a "community of scholars", convincing the Washington State legislatures to increase investment in the university. Washington senators , such as Henry M. Jackson and Warren G. Magnuson , also used their political clout to gather research funds for UW. The results included an increase in the operating budget from $ 37 million in 1958 to over $ 400 million in 1973, solidifying UW as

9594-615: The investigations. A year after, another second investigation was commenced by the Joint Legislative Fact-finding Committee on Un-American Activities in the State of Washington, leading to investigations into other professors with a response of "One hundred and three professors [signing] an open letter to the University of Washington Board of Regents that stated the firings were based on guilt by association. The letter also declared that faculty morale and

9717-706: The largest library systems in the world with more than 26 university libraries, art centers, museums, laboratories, lecture halls, and stadiums. Washington is the flagship institution of the six public universities in Washington state . It is known for its medical, engineering, and scientific research. Washington is a member of the Association of American Universities . According to the National Science Foundation , UW spent $ 1.73 billion on research and development in 2024, ranking it fifth in

9840-735: The nation. Its 22 varsity sports teams compete as the Huskies in the Big Ten Conference of the NCAA Division I , and represent the United States at the Olympic Games and other competitions. In 1854, territorial governor Isaac Stevens recommended the establishment of a university in the Washington Territory . Prominent Seattle-area residents, including Methodist preacher Daniel Bagley , saw this as

9963-472: The national fraternity. In January 2012, the Tallahassee Democrat reported alleged hazing by the FAMU chapter in spring 2010. According to the allegations, two members of the FAMU band faculty were involved in a hazing incident at a professor's home in which prospective members were struck on the back and neck and forced to recite information. The fraternity's investigation was postponed at

10086-579: The number of men serving in the military, many band programs opened up to women during this time. At Texas Tech, a local sorority for women in the band was established as Tau Beta Sigma . The women of Tau Beta Sigma petitioned Kappa Kappa Psi to be chartered as an auxiliary chapter of the fraternity, which was supported by founder A. Frank Martin, who was serving as National Executive Secretary, and Max Mitchell, Grand Second Vice President. On January 25, 1944, Martin wrote to fellow founder, William Scroggs, "If we do not meet this new situation and give recognition to

10209-699: The old campus, eventually settling with leasing the area. This later became one of the university's most valuable pieces of real estate in modern-day Seattle, generating millions in annual revenue with what is now called the Metropolitan Tract . The original Territorial University building was torn down in 1908, and its former site now houses the Fairmont Olympic Hotel . The sole-surviving remnants of Washington's first building are four 24-foot (7.3 m), white, hand-fluted cedar, Ionic columns. They were salvaged by Edmond S. Meany , one of

10332-505: The old masters, it is up to you, and your fraternity has the field almost exclusively, to promote music and make all who listen appreciate. John Philip Sousa (To the Delta chapter, after his initiation, Jan. 21, 1922) A member of Kappa Kappa Psi may not be initiated as an active member of Tau Beta Sigma and vice versa — members of Kappa Kappa Psi transferring to a school with a chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and no Kappa Kappa Psi may join

10455-775: The organizations released a joint statement saying, "there are equally important roles for Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Alpha Iota, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma to fulfill on any campus where our chapters mutually exist, now or in the future. Each organization possesses a distinct mission and, as a result, fulfills a unique and vital role in the musical environment of a college campus." Indeed, founder Raymond Shannon went on to join Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia after starting Kappa Kappa Psi. By January 2023, there were 211 active chapters out of 340 chapters chartered since 1919, and 0 petitioning groups. Colonies are probationary chapters at universities that have not historically had

10578-521: The previous President Michael K. Young when he was announced to be Texas A&M University 's next President on February 3, 2015. Phyllis Wise , who had served at UW as Provost and Executive Vice President, and as Interim President for a year, was named the Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in August 2011. Cauce has announced she plans to step down after her second term

10701-425: The recognition pin, which is a gold lapel pin in the shape of the fraternity's coat of arms. Membership Candidates may wear a lapel pin that has a musical staff and a bass clef of silver on a background of blue enamel. The notes A, E, and A are placed on the staff in silver." This is the only piece of regalia that Membership Candidates are allowed to wear—all other jewelry is restricted to initiated members, and even

10824-408: The request of FAMU due to the ongoing police investigation. The investigations cleared Delta Iota of any connection to Champion's death; Champion was not a member or prospective member of the fraternity. After the conclusion of both the police and fraternity investigations, the national council closed down the chapter because of its violations of fraternity policy and the uncertainty of the future of

10947-554: The results of their investigation to be read at the 1977 convention. At the 1977 national convention, votes were cast by the Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma delegations for a merger—Kappa Kappa Psi voted 211 against, 9 for; Tau Beta Sigma voted 104 against, 4 for. With the idea of a merger soundly defeated, the delegation voted to remove all references to gender from the constitution, allowing women to become active members in full and regular standing. The first women to join

11070-473: The role of the faculty in faculty appointments, and the conflict of who should run the University, the faculty or the parents and taxpayers. Henry Schmitz characterized the matter as "an internal power struggle." UW student enrollment had more than doubled to 34,000 as the baby boom generation came of age. The University of Washington has a long history with civil rights starting from 1874, through 1899 with civil activism and through 1968 to 1975. This era

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11316-646: The scholarship awards up to $ 1,000 to eligible brothers that represent the best of Kappa Kappa Psi by balancing academics and extracurricular involvement and serve as role models for their fellow brothers. To date, more than 100 brothers have received AEA scholarships from chapters across the country, from all manner of programs of study, and recipients have gone on to become leaders in their professions and in our organization. AEA Scholarships are awarded twice annually. Brothers can be named as AEA Distinguished Scholars or AEA Honored Scholars, depending on their GPA. Every two years in odd-numbered years, Kappa Kappa Psi holds

11439-412: The severely reduced number of members and the cancelation of the 1943 and 1945 national conventions. Ultimately, Tau Beta Sigma decided not to become an auxiliary chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and chartered as a national organization on March 26, 1946. They were officially recognized and accepted as a sister organization of the fraternity at the first national convention following the war in 1947. After

11562-416: The shutdown of the chapter. No criminal charges were filed due to the delay in reporting and investigation. The Crown Pearl Badge is considered the "official means of identifying oneself with the Fraternity." The fraternity badge is in the shape of an ancient Venetian harp, with a musical staff of gold lines on black enamel in the center of the badge, with the Greek letters "Kappa Kappa Psi" in gold across

11685-790: The site of the University Golf Course but was given up to construct a building for the School of Medicine . Today, South Campus is the location of UW's health sciences and natural sciences facilities, including the UW Medical Center and the Magnuson Health Sciences Center as well as locations for instruction and research in oceanography, bioengineering , biology, genome sciences, hydraulics, and comparative medicine. The East Campus area stretches east of Montlake Boulevard to Laurelhurst and

11808-495: The sorority chapter as an "associate member" after going through a short orientation process acclimating the member to the sorority. Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi are not restricted from joining Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia or Sigma Alpha Iota , except by the gender restrictions or other eligibility requirements of either organization. Joint statements between Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia have affirmed this since at least 1973, and have been reaffirmed as recently as 2005, when

11931-414: The staff. Five pearls adorn the bar across the top of the badge, and ten gems are set in the harp's semicircle. In the upper left corner, the Greek letters "Alpha Epsilon Alpha" appear in gold on black enamel. A golden baton penetrates the badge diagonally from right to left. Unlike other Greek organizations, however, purchase of the badge is optional for members of Kappa Kappa Psi. Many brothers instead wear

12054-460: The top medical school in the United States. The University of Washington's role as a medical school sharply drew more attention after the World War II boom in wartime industry and economics. J. Robert Oppenheimer was nominated in 1954 by the University of Washington's Physics Department to lecture physics students for one week, but was unable to attend because of loyalty checks asked for by

12177-581: The university began exploring plans and governmental approval to expand the main Seattle campus, including significant increases in student housing, teaching facilities for the growing student body and faculty, as well as expanded public transit options. The University of Washington light rail station was completed in March 2015, connecting Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood to the UW Husky Stadium within five minutes of rail travel time. It offers

12300-456: The university's Consolidated Endowment Fund, managed by an internal investment company at an annual cost of approximately $ 6.2 million. The university reported $ 443.383 million of investment income in fiscal year 2017. In 2018, the university claimed to have nearly $ 1 billion in new construction underway. Environmental sustainability has long been a major focus of the university's Board of Regents and Presidents. In February 2006, UW joined

12423-808: The university's Honor Roll of Donors recognized top contributors as including Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Microsoft , the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation , and the late Paul G. Allen . Additional notable donors include Amazon , AstraZeneca , Bayer , BlackRock , Boeing , Burroughs Wellcome Fund , Carnegie Corporation of New York , Chan Zuckerberg Initiative , China Medical Board , Eli Lilly and Company , Gilead Sciences , GlaxoSmithKline , Merck , Monsanto , Novartis , Open Philanthropy , Open Society Foundations , Pfizer , Rockefeller Foundation , and Wellcome Trust . Endowed gifts are commingled in

12546-566: The university's first graduates and former head of its history department. Meany and his colleague, Dean Herbert T. Condon, dubbed the columns as "Loyalty," "Industry," "Faith", and "Efficiency", or "LIFE." The columns now stand in the Sylvan Grove Theater . Organizers of the 1909 Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition eyed the still largely undeveloped campus as a prime setting for their world's fair . They came to an agreement with Washington's Board of Regents that allowed them to use

12669-414: The university's net position increased by $ 363 million in 2017. The university is funded in part by donations from philanthropists , foundations, and corporations, as well as individual donors. Bill Gates Sr. and his son Bill Gates , as well as Melinda French Gates and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , are described as having an "unmatched" impact across the entire university. As of 2020,

12792-461: The war began, most band members left to serve in the armed forces, which greatly strained the fraternity—to the point that 90 percent of chapters were forced to suspend activities. The Grand Council granted those chapters that were forced to suspend their activities "war furlough" so that instead of treating the chapter as inactive, their service would be honored. War furlough enabled a chapter to seal its records and keep its materials in safekeeping for

12915-489: The war, Kappa Kappa Psi began an ambitious expansion program to reactivate old chapters and install new ones. The fraternity had been divided into 11 districts since 1941, which were led by a Grand Counselor (now called Governors). With the revitalization of the fraternity, these districts were reorganized and pamphlets were printed detailing the fraternity's purposes and history. District governors were charged with giving information to potential chapters. The expansion program

13038-532: The women's rights movement. Title IX prevented organizations from excluding members based on sex. Although social fraternities were exempt from the law, Kappa Kappa Psi, as a recognition society, fell under its purview. Rutgers University 's board of trustees decided that Rutgers should serve as a model for the rest of the United States in Title IX implementation and mandated that all organizations on campus become coeducational or face disciplinary actions. The men of

13161-479: The years following the start of the national commissioning program, local chapters have begun to commission new band works themselves, such as Frank Ticheli 's An American Elegy , commissioned by the Alpha Iota chapter in memory of the Columbine High School massacre. The Stillwater Santa Fe Depot is a historic building originally built in March 1900. In 1915, a brick depot was added. The depot

13284-422: Was also marked by high levels of student activism , as was the case at many American universities. Much of the unrest focused around civil rights , actively seen when football coach Jim Owens suspended four Black football players on October 30, 1969, for "[a] lack of commitment to the team," after which activists demanded Owen's resignation and the rest of the black football players on the team refused to play. For

13407-518: Was between 29 and 34. In the 2020–2021 academic year, 24 freshman students were National Merit Scholars . The university uses capacity constrained majors, a gate-keeping process that requires most students to apply to an internal college or faculty. New applications are usually considered once or twice annually, and few students are admitted each time. The screening process is based on cumulative academic performance, recommendation letters and extracurricular activities. UW's research budget surpassed

13530-451: Was built in 1926 and expanded in 1935. In 1942, all persons of Japanese ancestry in the Seattle area were forced into inland internment camps as part of Executive Order 9066 following the attack on Pearl Harbor . During this difficult time, university president Lee Paul Sieg took an active and sympathetic leadership role in advocating for and facilitating the transfer of Japanese American students to universities and colleges away from

13653-480: Was founder William Scroggs's favorite flower. Its colors are blue and white. In 1922, plans were made to hold the first national intercollegiate band contest. A brief dispatch in the 1922 Baton explained, "Sometime within the next two years the Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity will hold a National Intercollegiate Band Contest. This enterprise will be the first of its kind ever attempted. As Music

13776-583: Was held in May 2008. In October 2, 1946, the University of Washington formally opened a medical school as part of a School of Health Sciences against the Washington State Medical Association's oppositions, who did not wish to create a competitive surplus of physicians. The operation was spearheaded by President Henry Suzzallo based on plans created by Gideon Weed , Rufus Willard , and Thomas Minor earlier in 1884. The G.I. Bill

13899-606: Was highly suspect by the Truman Administration in 1948 and 1949. Thomas H. Bienz , a Democratic State senator , declared that "At least 150 [University faculty members] are Communists " and soon thereafter two investigations were started by the Canwell Committee and the University. Professor of philosophy Herbert Phillips , professor of old English literature Joe Butterworth and professor of social psychology Ralph Gundlach were dismissed after

14022-509: Was initiated. The first woman to participate in the formal probationary membership process and become a member of Kappa Kappa Psi was Darragh Hill Young, who was initiated into the Beta Tau chapter at Wichita State University on September 1, 1977. Beginning with the installation of the Kappa Pi chapter at Claflin University on February 24, 2001, 57 new chapters have been installed in

14145-481: Was later created and passed, establishing the School of Health Sciences while providing $ 3.75 million for buildings and $ 450,000 for salaries. This was the foundation for the University of Washington Medical Center , ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ten hospitals in the nation. The School of Health Sciences was later renamed the School of Medicine in 1946, which is now consistently ranked as

14268-475: Was opened on November 4, 1861, as the Territorial University of Washington. The legislature passed articles incorporating the university, and establishing its Board of Regents in 1862. The school initially struggled, closing three times: in 1863 for low enrollment, and again in 1867 and 1876 for shortage of funds. Washington awarded its first graduate Clara Antoinette McCarty Wilt in 1876, with

14391-400: Was placed on newly laid tracks outside the headquarters and wired for electricity, phone, and internet. The caboose is intended to host archives, artifacts, and chapter histories, as well as displays of historical items. The AEA Scholarship was established in 1999 to reward those brothers who strive for the highest in everything they do and recognize academic excellence. First awarded in 2000,

14514-517: Was provided to assist with campus sustainability. Overall, the University of Washington was one of several universities to receive the highest grade, "A−", on the Sustainable Endowments Institute's College Sustainability Report Card in 2011. The university offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees through its 140 departments, themselves organized into various colleges and schools. It also continues to operate

14637-404: Was quite successful—in the ten years following the fraternity's reorganization in 1947, Kappa Kappa Psi more than doubled the number of installed chapters, growing from 45 chapters installed before the war to 98 by the end of 1957. May 1957 saw the first chapters at historically black universities : On May 19, at Langston University , Kappa Kappa Psi chartered its 96th chapter, Delta Alpha , on

14760-495: Was ranked 15th domestically in 2018, based on its contribution to the public good as measured by social mobility, research, and promoting public service. In 2017, the Leiden Ranking , which focuses on science and the impact of scientific publications among the world's 500 major universities, ranked UW 12th globally and 5th in the U.S. Among the faculty as of 2012, there have been 151 members of American Association for

14883-433: Was unanimously elected to serve as the President. Legal organization was completed on March 5, 1920, when the fraternity received its charter from the state of Oklahoma. The formal organization of the fraternity was celebrated on either March 23 or 25, 1920, with the initiation of the first membership class and a banquet. The fraternity grew rapidly in its first years. Within ten years, there were 27 chapters spanning from

15006-456: Was unrealistic, as the undergraduate college for women prohibited the formation of or membership in any sorority. On October 8, 1972, the men of Alpha Phi voted to admit women into their chapter. They alerted National Headquarters, and National Secretary Robert H. Rubin replied telling Alpha Phi not to administer any degree of ritual until the issue could be discussed in person. When Rubin arrived at Rutgers on November 11, 1972, he learned that

15129-532: Was used as a passenger rail station until 1953. The depot was purchased at auction by five Stillwater residents, including three Alpha chapter alumni, in November 1991. Stillwater Station replaced Oklahoma State University's Seretean Center for the Performing Arts as the National Headquarters of the two organizations. The fraternity and sorority share office space, a conference room, and storage space in

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