KΨ ΓΔ Pharmaceutical Fraternity at Ohio Northern University
The Oldest & Largest Pharmaceutical Fraternity
KΨ ΓΔ Pharmaceutical Fraternity at Ohio Northern University
The Oldest & Largest Pharmaceutical Fraternity
Who We Are
Gamma Delta History
Dean Rudolph H. Raabe founded the Gamma Delta Chapter of Kappa Psi on March 20, 1920. Gamma Delta chapter was installed by the Beta Beta chapter of Western Reserve. Brother Charles A. Snyder was responsible with demonstrating the Ritual of Initiation to the 30 charter members on March 20, 1920. Gamma Delta purchased their first house in 1921. Forty years later in 1961, renovations were completed in the new house at 600 South Simon Street. In 1970, Gamma Delta celebrated its Golden Anniversary. Gamma Delta was reactivated on March 20th, 2010 on the 90th anniversary of the founding on Ohio Northern University’s campus.
National History
Kappa Psi was founded on May 30th, 1879 in New Haven, Connecticut at the Russel Military Academy. Currently there are 178 chapters (105 collegiate and 73 graduate chapters), six thousand collegiate members, and over eighty-thousand graduate members across the United States, Canada, and the Bahamas. Kappa Psi has grown in both size and quality. Any student enrolled in a College of Pharmacy who meets the local chapter requirements, is not a member of another pharmaceutical fraternity and is in good standing with the university is eligible for membership. Members are selected on the basis of their personal qualifications. Kappa Psi offers the opportunity for high scholastic achievement, the opportunity to develop qualities of leadership, and growth and development as a professional.
2026 Rush Hub
Why KΨ?
"I joined Kappa Psi because of the unique opportunity that it offered for me to advance myself socially, academically, and professionally. From the first rush event I attended, everyone was extremely kind and accepting. I knew immediately that Kappa Psi's brotherhood would leave me with many lifelong friends who would support me throughout college and beyond."- Isaac Trujillo, P2
What if I am not a P1?
"I joined Kappa Psi as a P2 along with 6 other upperclassmen. Everyone at Ohio Northern has their own journey, and I quickly realized joining as a P2 or older is super normal! Everyone was very nice and understanding, I had no issue feeling like I fit in as an older new member."- Katherine Donahue, P3
What is it like to be a commuter a part of Kappa Psi?
"As a current commuter, I have found that being a part of Kappa Psi is not difficult at all. Even though I drive in for classes and events, involvement is made convenient because the fraternity is mindful of our time. Communication is clear and consistent, whether through group chats, reminders, or brothers reaching out directly, so I never feel disconnected. It's easy to stay engaged and find opportunities to contribute, and I have never felt that commuting limited my ability to experience the brotherhood."- Brock Heckathorn, P3
When can I meet some brothers?
We offer 6 rush events! While it is not required to attend all of them, it's highly encouraged to do so. These events are meant to allow not only you to get to know the brothers, but also for the brothers to get to know you.
Philanthropy
R.O.R.
Philanthropy Improvement
Philanthropy Improvement
Our new international philanthropy project is Reach out and Read In efforts to create a long-term, impactful and meaningful path forward for the Fraternity through fundraising and direct service activities. This organization is an evidence-based national non-profit organization of medical providers who promote early literacy. It is repres
Our new international philanthropy project is Reach out and Read In efforts to create a long-term, impactful and meaningful path forward for the Fraternity through fundraising and direct service activities. This organization is an evidence-based national non-profit organization of medical providers who promote early literacy. It is represented in every US state, DC, US Virgin Islands, and Armed Forces bases in the Pacific and Europe. In addition, opportunities will arise to start new programs in any city or country that our Chapters exist. The program establishes pediatric primary care clinics, hospitals, and health centers in over 5,800 current programs for 0-5yr olds and 4 million children and families, about $100 for the full 5 year program. Our annual international goal is of $50,000 a year in donations and hours to make us a 'Literacy Partner.'” -Robert Mancini, our Grand Regent
Philanthropy Improvement
Philanthropy Improvement
Philanthropy Improvement
Our province has a different philanthropy challenge each province decided upon our Vice Satrap. All of the Kappa Psi chapters in our province participate in this philanthropy and compete to win the "Vice Satraps Philanthropy Challenge". The winner of the challenge is announced at the Fall and Spring Province Assembly. In the Fall of 2024,
Our province has a different philanthropy challenge each province decided upon our Vice Satrap. All of the Kappa Psi chapters in our province participate in this philanthropy and compete to win the "Vice Satraps Philanthropy Challenge". The winner of the challenge is announced at the Fall and Spring Province Assembly. In the Fall of 2024, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity organized a bracket-style fundraiser as part of their philanthropic initiatives. In this competition, provinces advanced weekly based on a point system that considered both the number of books and the total dollars donated during each week.
Fight Against Hunger
Philanthropy Improvement
Fight Against Hunger
As a chapter there are several activities throughout the year that we participate in to raise awareness about Nutrition. As a brotherhood, we volunteer at Restore and serve meals to members of the community. On the second Sunday of months while on campus, we donate our time to serve breakfast to the under-served in Lima at the Trinity Uni
As a chapter there are several activities throughout the year that we participate in to raise awareness about Nutrition. As a brotherhood, we volunteer at Restore and serve meals to members of the community. On the second Sunday of months while on campus, we donate our time to serve breakfast to the under-served in Lima at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Every spring we host a Nutrition Awareness week. This includes hosting a canned food drive to donate to the Ada Food Pantry, giving out nutritious treats and offering nutrition facts to students, participating in Zumba as a chapter, and hosting Nutrition Bingo. We sometimes change our events to find other ways to reach out to the community and campus. Gamma Delta is very passionate about our philanthropy and each year we hold more events to support it.
Our Executive Committee
Regent: Michael Parsons - m-parsons.1@onu.edu
Vice Regent: Sarah Hiett - s-hiett@onu.edu
Secretary: Emma Watson- e-watson.1@onu.edu
Treasurer: Decker Devore - d-devore.1@onu.edu
Chaplain: Marabelle Green - m-green.7@onu.edu
Historian: Kyra Andrews - k-andrews.2@onu.edu
Professional Development Chair: Isaac Trujillo - i-trujillo@onu.edu
Sergeant at Arms: Evelyn Cole - e-cole.1@onu.edu
Philanthropy Chair: Sarah Warner - s-warner.1@onu.edu
Social Chair: Charlotte Ferrell - c-ferrell@onu.edu
Fundraising Chair: Henry Porter - h-porter@onu.edu
Recruitment: Tori Wiece - t-wiece.1@onu.edu
New Member Educator: Emma Crabtree - e-crabtree@onu.edu
Risk Management: Chloe Harris - c-harris.5@onu.edu