2019-2021 Undergraduate Advisory Committee Announced

During the 2019 Convention in Austin, TX, the following brothers were elected to the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UGAC).

2019-2021 UGAC MEMBERS

• Great Lakes Province - Drew Clark (Trine University, ‘21) - UGAC Chairman

• Mideast Province - Ross Aguilar (Duquesne University, ‘21) - UGAC Vice Chairman

• Western Province - Chase Barbre (Washington State, '21)

• Southern Province - Rian Baxter (Georgia Tech, '20)

• Northeast Province - Carter Barnickel (Bridgewater State, '20)

• Midwest Province - Charles Burke (Iowa State, ‘21)

ABOUT UGAC

Through peer representation, communication, and education this body empowers collegiate members within the fraternity. In addition, the UGAC will advise the fraternity’s elected or appointed leadership and general membership on programs and policies of the National Fraternity.

Contact UGAC

If you’d like to connect with the UGAC, you can email them here.

Additionally, the UGAC is supported by volunteers and staff members throughout their term.

• UGAC Advisor - Wade Henderson (Washington State, '95)

• Staff Liaison - Johnny Hohenstein (Belmont Abbey, '12)

THE ELECTION PROCESS

Undergraduate Advisory Committee members are elected every other year during Convention, and serve a two-yer term. Each province has one UGAC member to act as liaison between chapters and the Executive Office, and provide support and accountability to members. Two of the elected UGAC members are elected to serve as chairs on the Board of Trustees.

In order to be eligible to serve, the candidates had to:

• Be present at convention,

• Have been an initiated member for at least one (1) year,

• Be a registered undergraduate for at least one year of term (UGAC members can serve as a graduate, but can not run for the position as an alumnus),

• Be in good academic and judicial standing with their host institution, and

• Be able to attend regional and national meetings (BBLAs, Convention, Conferences, etc.).

During convention, provinces met in break-out sessions to review nominations, accept nominees from the floor, and elect their representative.

Brother Keith Harshbarger Announces Departure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Phi Kappa Theta Announces the Transition of Keith Harshbarger

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA | April 15, 2019 – Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity announces the departure of its Director of Brand Management, Keith Harshbarger.

Keith Harshbarger (National at Large ‘06) has recently accepted an opportunity with Conner Prairie, one of Indiana’s premier outdoor destinations for families, as a member of their creative team. Conner Prairie is Indiana’s first Smithsonian affiliate, and one of the most visited outdoor museums in the country. Brother Harshbarger will be serving as their Social Media and Communications Specialist. Keith is a graduate of Indiana University & Purdue University of Indianapolis with a B.S. in Communications.

Over his twelve years with the Phi Kappa Theta, Brother Harshbarger has led the production of the TEMPLE Magazine, the Fraternity’s online presence including the website and all Fraternity social media content. Brother Harshbarger has also spearheaded the Fraternity and special event communication while managing the Fraternity’s brand. Keith lives in Indianapolis with his wife Meredith, and daughter Paisley. His last day with Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity was Friday, April 12.

We are incredibly grateful for the years of dedication and service Keith has given our fellow brothers over the years. Our well wishes go out to him and his family during this exciting transition.

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Phi Kappa Theta is a national fraternity that fosters five areas of development within its membership: leadership, fraternal, intellectual, social, and spiritual. Currently, the Fraternity has 37 active chapters. The mission of Phi Kappa Theta is to actively develop men to be effective leaders who passionately serve society, Fraternity and God.

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WPI Relay for Life

Brother Brian King (WPI) with his mother, Karen King, who passed away from ovarian cancer.

On April 6th, the WPI Chapter of Phi Kappa Theta will be participating in the annual Relay for Life on the WPI campus.

This is the biggest campus event every year and is especially important for the chapter because, when they were re-founded in 2007, the chapter brought this amazing event to campus.

The event is also very special because one of the brothers, Brian King, lost his mother, Karen King, to ovarian cancer in his senior year of high school, and he has done an amazing effort by fundraising over $3,500 by himself.

This year, the chapter has raised over $5,000 and are hoping to raise even more.

People can donate to the chapters team through the link below.