Pike University is the entity which encompasses all of the Fraternity's leadership programs and is the foundation of Pi Kappa Alpha's educational curriculum. Pike University helps further the Fraternity's mission and vision and is administered by the Fraternity's professional staff. Pike University's primary objectives are:
- Provide the educational curriculum for The Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity.
- Support the development and advancement of Pi Kappa Alpha's chapters, undergraduates and alumni.
- Develop and conduct leadership, management, and personal development programs in a manner that prepares its members for success in life.
Pike University Mission
Pike University will advance the mission of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity by developing and providing educational programs aimed at fostering leadership, management and personal development skills in order to prepare our members for success.
Pike University Vision
Pike University delivers the most advanced and comprehensive educational programs available to our members.
Pike University Events
- Leadership Summits
- Chapter Executives Conference
- International Convention
- Officer Leadership Academy
- True Pike Challenge
- Volunteer Forum
Garnet Level
Undergraduates who attend three (3) Pike University events will receive special recognition through the Pike University Certification (PUC) program. Upon successful completion of the Garnet Level, each undergraduate will receive the following:
- A PUC certificate of achievement, suitable for framing.
- A PUC lapel pin.
Chapter Members with Garnet Certification
- George Liaw
- Derek Gerber
- Curtis Takimoto
- Brandon Jackson
- Danny Longmire
- Avi Sharma
- Lawrence Willis
- Matt Lahana
- Joe Lovewell
- Alaap Mehta
- Shane Mraz
- John Ernenputsch
- Kyle Varga
- Matthew Case
- Nick Klute
- Jake Sansone
- William King-Lewis
- Aaron Young
- Alex Canatore
- Phil Antablin
Actives:
Alumni:
Gold Level
Undergraduates who attend five (5) Pike University events will achieve the Gold Level of certification, and receive:
- An official Pi Kappa Alpha graduation stole.
- Recognition via an annual PUC press release to Fortune 100 corporations and listing in the Pike University portion of the Shield & Diamond.
- An official PUC transcript, providing a detailed description of each program attended, the topics presented and skills obtained. An excellent resource for job hunters.
- Five (5) letters of reference from the Fraternity's International President, attesting to the significance of the PUC accomplishment. Another great resource for those in the job market!
Chapter Members with Gold Certification
- Chris Ramirez
- Walter Rodriguez
- Ryan Perlman
- Michael Lopez
- Scott Feuchter
- Andre Ramirez
- Blake Lucchesi
- Francis Tan
- Jeff Botwin
- Julien Christensen
- Kyle Holmes
Actives:
Alumni:
True Pike Challenge
The True Pike Challenge is an outdoor leadership experience that takes undergraduates through a seven-day field course encounter that pushes participants to the limit and beyond. The program is run at the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS), the oldest and largest survival school in the world.
Each Pike hikes the terrain of southern Utah with other select members of the Fraternity and staff to further strengthen the bonds of Brotherhood and phi phi kappa alpha. The Challenge focuses on individual development as outlined in the True Pike commitment. Some of the skills participants learn include map and compass, hiking, shelter construction, friction fires and desert navigation.
True Pike Challenge Attendees
- Scott Anderson - 2010
- Walter Rodriguez - 2009
- Michael Lopez - 2008
- Andre Ramirez - 2006 (selected but unable to attend)
Actives:
Alumni:
Scholarship
The Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, and Gentleman Scholarship is a $500 cash award given each year to the incoming freshman who best fits the criteria for each of the four PIKE cornerstones.
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