PIKE
Pi Kappa Alpha, or "Pike," is a Greek letter social college fraternity and it is recognized as the best social college fraternity in the world!
Pikes came to UW-Whtiewater and established the Kappa Omega chapter 1999 and have since been the most prominent fraternity on campus, dominating every aspect of Greek and student life including academics, athletics, recruitment, social events, and leadership.
Pi Kappa Alpha is a fraternity created to enhance your intellectual and personal potential. This objective requires that a community of trust exist among our brothers along with a faithful devotion to truth and honor. Integrity is demanded in all relationships and pursuits, both personal and academic. At the very core of Pi Kappa Alpha’s purpose is the understanding that each individual member is joined to his brothers by a common bond.
Each man who associates with Pi Kappa Alpha is expected to have the highest ethical and personal standards. Pi Kappa Alpha asks of its members that they always do their utmost to bring honor to the fraternity.
What is "Rush?"
The term "rush" originated early in universities' histories when dorms were not yet available. Trains and buses full of new students would pull up to a college campus, and students would literally "rush" to fraternity and sorority houses to find a place to live. Today, "rush" and "recruitment" are used interchangeably. At Pi Kappa Alpha, we recruit men of character all year round.
What does "Pledge" mean?
After the rush period is over, we may extend a "bid" to join the fraternity. If you accept, you begin your pledgeship that generally lasts eight weeks. During this time, you will attend a one hour class each week, learning about the history and organization of the fraternity as well as some other minor lessons in etiquette and similar areas. In addition, the pledge class organizes one philanthropy event to give back to the community, and one social event with a sorority or other campus group. All this is done while bonding with the other pledges and active members of the fraternity.
Don't you guys just "buy" your friends?
Any student organization, like a fraternity, needs funds to operate. Other clubs often charge dues, just like a fraternity. The difference is that since fraternities do more than any other organization on campus, they need appropriate funding to do so. For example, part of our dues go to pay for social events such as paintballing or snow tubing. The dues are minimal when compared with the vast benefits that the fraternity offers. We also try to work with members as much as possible to find a plan that fits their needs. In other words, don't let money stop you from joining. If you ever have any questions about dues, please feel free to talk with our Treasurer, who will explain our them in more detail.
What if my parents don't want me to join a fraternity?
Many parents will cringe at the mention of joining a fraternity. This reaction stems from the stereotyped nature of Greek life, including beer, women, parties, hazing, pranks, etc. A lot has changed since your parents went to college, and you will find that fraternity life is not at all how it is stereotypically portrayed in movies. The best way to put your parents' fears to rest is to be honest and open with them - invite them to talk to any of our Brothers, Chapter Advisor, or Faculty Advisor. We would be happy to speak frankly with them on any subject.
Will I be hazed?
Absolutely not. Pi Kappa Alpha was the first fraternity to abolish hazing on a national level, and we have a strict anti-hazing policy. Nothing is learned through hazing and nothing is gained. You will never be forced to do anything you do not want to do.
What if I'm not a "frat" guy?
Almost all fraternity members say they came to college with no intention of joining a fraternity. But once they discovered that the stereotypes weren't true, and saw the unique lifelong friendships and opportunities that Pike has to offer, they were eager to become a member.
What if I have more questions?
If you have any questions about Pi Kappa Alpha or Greek life in general, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment chair, Brenton Stettner at stettnerbs21@gmail.com or 262-206-1365 or via facebook. To learn more about the international fraternity, check out www.pikes.org.