History of NYU School of Commerce and Alpha Kappa Psi

Who were influential figures in the establishment of the School of Commerce at NYU?

• George L. Bergen and Nathan Lane Jr.

• Charles Waldo Haskins and Leon Brummer

• Frederick R. Leach and Howard M. Jefferson

• Dr. Charles Ezra Sprague and Phi Psi Kappa

What was the primary aim of the School of Commerce at NYU?

• To be the first to offer a degree in business at night

• To emphasize professionalism and education

• To elevate the standards of business education and offer a comprehensive course of instruction in professional accountancy

• To hold annual conventions and activities

Which fraternity was formed between 1903 and 1904, eventually adopting the name Alpha Kappa Psi?

• Phi Psi Kappa

• Beta Gamma Sigma

• Alpha Kappa Psi

• Delta Sigma Pi

What does the name Alpha Kappa Psi symbolize?

• Professionalism, education, and ethical standards

• The founding members of the fraternity

• "I honor accounts" or "I honor accounts which exactly balance."

• The internal growth and development of the fraternity

When was Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity officially incorporated?

• March 1903

• March 1905

• October 1904

• May 1905

What was a significant challenge faced by Alpha Kappa Psi in its early years?

• Establishing a school of commerce

• Finding suitable meeting spaces and financial constraints

• Forming the first business degree program

• Expanding and developing the fraternity's internal governance system

Since its inception, what has Alpha Kappa Psi emphasized?

• Annual conventions and activities

• Professionalism, education, and the promotion of high ethical standards in commerce

• The adoption of a Greek name

• The formation of a school of commerce

What was the first expansion of Alpha Kappa Psi outside of the Alpha Chapter, and where did it occur?

• Gamma Chapter at the University of Chicago

• Beta Chapter at the University of Denver

• Delta Chapter at the University of New York

• Epsilon Chapter at the University of California

When did Alpha Kappa Psi obtain its first chapter house?

• October 24, 1910

• March 1910

• 1911

• 1912

What was the purpose of the constitutional amendments made by Alpha Kappa Psi in the 1910s?

• To change the fraternity's name

• To facilitate expansion to other campuses

• To increase the number of national officers

• To revise the fraternity's ritual