The Quarterly

Ten brothers from the Kappa Lambda Chapter at the University of Akron traveled to Lexington, Virginia, April 17-19, for a pilgrimage to the Rock, immersing themselves in the history and traditions of Sigma Nu at the Fraternity’s Headquarters and the Virginia Military Institute, where the Fraternity was founded. The weekend featured a guided tour of Headquarters, a staff-led visit to VMI, and a LEAD Session focused on stress management and mental well-being, including the chapter-facilitated discussion utilizing the Behind Happy Faces curriculum. The pilgrimage provided brothers with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of Sigma Nu’s founding principles while strengthening their bonds as a chapter.

This spring, the Kappa Lambda Chapter at the University of Akron earned top honors at the 50th Annual Greek Leadership Awards, bringing home an impressive slate of recognitions that reflect a year of sustained excellence. The chapter was awarded the prestigious Dean’s Cup as IFC Chapter of the Year, alongside recognition with the Interfraternal Award. Individual members of the chapter were also recognized. Brother Connor DeLury was named IFC President of the Year and Lincoln Barnhart received the Thomas J. Vukovich Award for Outstanding Leadership. Alumni impact was also celebrated, with Shon Christy earning the Distinguished Alumni Service Award. Kappa Lambda’s commitment to operational excellence was further affirmed with “Excellence” distinctions in Academic Achievement, Member Development, Recruitment/Intake, Chapter Operations, and Community and Campus Involvement, as well as “Achievement” honors in Civic Responsibility and Health and Safety.

On November 23, the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Sigma Nu at the University of Akron hosted its 9th annual Kornhole for the Kids philanthropy event in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event welcomed 21 teams for a spirited cornhole tournament and featured additional fundraising activities, including a 50/50 raffle, themed raffle baskets, and the ever-popular Pie-a-SNU. Thanks to strong participation and generous support from attendees, the chapter raised more than $2,300 to benefit St. Jude’s mission of advancing treatment and care for children facing serious illnesses.