NATIONAL EVENTS
2026 National Scholarship Applications Open
January 15, 2026 – March 15, 2026
Applications for National Phi Psi Scholarships must be submitted through the Foundation Portal. Applications are open from January 15 until March 15.
QPR Training Webinar
January 21, 2026 | Virtual
Join Phi Kappa Psi for QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training—a nationally recognized program that teaches how to identify warning signs of suicide, ask compassionate questions, and connect individuals to help. Advisors, alumni, and undergraduate members are invited to gain life-saving skills and certification.
This session will begin at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT and will be led by Dennis Gillian, Executive Director of the Half a Sorrow Foundation.
QPR Training Webinar
January 29, 2026 | Virtual
Join Phi Kappa Psi for QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training—a nationally recognized program that teaches how to identify warning signs of suicide, ask compassionate questions, and connect individuals to help. Advisors, alumni, and undergraduate members are invited to gain life-saving skills and certification.
This session will begin at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT and will be led by Dennis Gillian, Executive Director of the Half a Sorrow Foundation.
Grand Arch Council
July 15-18, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ
Phi Kappa Psi’s Grand Arch Council (GAC) is the biennial supreme governing body of the Fraternity. Members come together from across the country to propose amendments, elect Executive Council members, and make committee recommendations for the Fraternity.
The 82nd GAC will be held at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ July 15-28, 2026. Registration will be open from November 28, 2025 – June 23, 2026.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENTS
Garden State Alumni Association – Founders Day Lunch
February 1, 2026 | Hightsown, NJ
The Garden State Alumni Association invites you to a special Founders Day Lunch! Join local alumni for drinks, food, and to celebrate 174 years of brotherhood.
If you are inetersted in attending, RSVP to Gene Wilk at genewilk500@yahoo.com or (732) 535-1789 by January 27, 2026.
Date:
February 19, 2026
Price:
Alumni – $35
Undergraduates – $25
Alumni are encouraged to sponsor an undergraduate ticket.Venmo @mike-mcdermott-4 or mail a check made out to Michael McDermott to 801-A Main Street, Toms River, NJ 08753.
Time:
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location:
Old Hights Brewing Company
123 W. Ward St, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Pittsburgh Alumni Association – Founders Day Dinner
February 19, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Alumni Association invites you to a special Founders Day Dinner! Join local alumni for drinks, food, and to celebrate 174 years of brotherhood.
A registration link will be available soon.
Date:
February 19, 2026
Price:
Alumni – $100
Undergraduates – $80
Time:
Cocktail Hour | 5-6:30 PM
Dinner | 6:30-8 PM
Post Evening Social @ Local Cigar Bar | 8 PM
Location:
Cadence Cellars
2400 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Attire:
Business Casual
Atlanta Alumni Association – Founders Day Event
February 20, 2026
More information will become available soon.
Date:
February 20, 2026
Price:
TBD
Time:
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location:
TBD
Oklahoma Alumni Association – Founders Day Weekend
February 20-21, 2026 | Oklahoma City, OK
The Oklahoma Alumni Association invites you to a special Founders Day weekend! Join OK AA along with the Oklahoma Alpha Chapter for a foosball tournament and banquet dinner.
RSVP & Payment Methods: Venmo: @JeffDScott ; jdscottpkp@gmail.com ; Check made payable to “OKAA” and mailed to PO Box 721741, Norman, OK 73070
Date:
February 20-21, 2026
Price:
Alumni – $95 (this includes discount Alumni Association Dues for the year)
Your yearly Alumni Dues provides your entire family with unlimited food & drinks at tailgates and access to free or discounted alumni events throughout the year.
Undergraduate – $70
Sponsor an Undergraduate Ticket -If you cannot attend, we encourage you to sponsor an undergrad to attend.
Sponsorship includes credit for your yearly Alumni Association Dues
Time:
Friday, February 20
Refoose to Loose Football Tournament | 6 PM Opening Round
Saturday, February 21
Annual House Corporation/Alumni Association Meeting + Elections | 6 PM
Banquet + Reception | 6:45 PM
Location:
Anthem Brewery Taproom
908 S.W. 4th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Charlotte Alumni Association – Founders Day Lunch
February 21, 2026 | Charlotte, NC
If you’d like to attend, please RSVP to Alexander Jankowsky at jankowa1@yahoo.com or (704) 491-5433 by February 7, 2026.
Date:
February 21, 2026
Price:
Each participant is responsible for their tab at lunch.
Time:
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
Burtons Bar and Grill
1601 E Woodlawn Road A, Charlotte, NC 28078
Indianapolis Alumni Association – Founders Day Luncheon
February 21, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN
The Indianapolis Alumni Association (in conjunction with Indiana Beta + Indiana Zeta alumni) invite you to celebrate 174 years of Phi Kappa Psi at a Founders Day Luncheon!
All Phi Psi Alumni and Undergraduate Brothers are welcome to attend. We will have a special speaker who will be announced in the coming weeks.
More information / RSVP details will become available soon.
Date:
February 21, 2026
Price:
$50.00 / person
Time:
12 PM Start
Location:
Laurel Hall
5395 Emerson Way, Indianapolis, IN 46226
Wheat State Alumni Association – Founders Day Event
February 21, 2026 | Lawrence, KS
Friends and family are welcome to wear KU attire and watch the KU basketball game at 9 AM. A buffet and bar will be available.
Date:
February 21, 2026
Price:
n/a
Time:
9:00 AM (game starts at 12 PM)
Location:
Kansas Alpha Chapter House
1602 West 15th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Chicago Alumni Association – Founders Day Lunch
February 28, 2026 | Chicago, IL
Join the Chicago Alumni Association + the Illinois Zeta Chapter for a weekend of events to celebrate Phi Psi’s Founders Day! Join local alumni for drinks, food, and Illinois Zeta’s initiation!
If you are interested in attending, click here to visit the event’s registration page.
Please register for this event by February 19.
Date:
February 28, 2026
Price:
$75 for alumni and their guests
$50 for undergraduates and their guests
$50 sponsorship for undergraduates
Time:
Friday, Feb. 27
Happy Hour @ Kelly’s Pub | 6-8 PM CT
Saturday, Feb. 28
Illinois Zeta Initiation | TBD (morning)
Lunch @ Budweiser Brickhouse | 1-4 PM CT
Location:
Budweiser Brickhouse
3647 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Kelly’s Pub
949 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Palmetto State Alumni Association – Founders Day Dinner
February 28, 2026 | West Columbia, SC
If you are interested in attending, RSVP to Phil Waddell at pwaddell1@sc.rr.com or (803) 553,3930 by February 19, 2026.
Date:
February 28, 2026
Price:
Happy Hour – Pay as you go
Dinner (full course) – $70-80 / person plus tax
Time:
Cocktail Hour | 5:30 PM
Dinner | 6:30 PM
Location:
Terra’s Restaurant
100 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169
South Central Louisiana Alumni Association – Founders Day Banquet
February 28, 2026 | Breaux Bridge, LA
Join the South Central Louisiana Alumni Association for a Founders Day Banquet! Join local alumni for drinks, food, and to celebrate 174 years of brotherhood.
If you are interested in attending, please reach out to James Sterling at (337) 278-6059 or usljim@aol.com.
Date:
February 28, 2026
Price:
$32.00 / person
Time:
Cocktail Hour (w/ cash bar) | 4-5 PM
Banquet | 5-8 PM
Location:
Buck and Johnny’s Banquet Hall
100 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Arkansas Alumni Association – Founders Day at the Races
March 7, 2026 | Hot Springs, AR
In celebration of the 174th anniversary since the founding of our beloved Fraternity, the Arkansas Alumni Association’s 2026 Founders Day at the Races will be held at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 7, 2026! Get ready to spend a weekend with your Brothers, betting on the ponies at Arkansas’ premier thoroughbred horse racing venue! As usual, our group will have a large block of reserved stadium seating.
The Embassy Suites Hotel located at 400 Convention Boulevard in Hot Springs will once again serve as our “home base” this year. Most attendees check into the hotel on Friday and check out on Sunday. The hotel will provide a shuttle for our group to and from the racetrack.
Our Saturday Night Banquet will be held at the Embassy Suites following the last race of the day. We invite you to come gather with us and experience a wonderful evening with good food, drinks, speakers, presentations of awards, and more.
(You do NOT have to have a room at the Embassy Suites Hotel nor are you required to attend the other weekend events in order for you to attend the banquet.)
This will be a Founders Day celebration you do not want to miss! We hope to see you there!
If you are interested in attending the races and/or the banquet, please reach out to Glenn Lockeby at (501) 690-5401 or glenn@lockeby.com.
Date:
March 7, 2026
Price:
TBD – price will be finalized once there’s an accurate head count (expect ~$100 / person)
Time:
Day at the Races – 12 PM
Banquet – following the last race
Keynote speaker: Chuck Brandman CWRU ’70, SWVGP
Master of Ceremonies: Luigi Chiechi Arkansas a’81, Arkansas Alumni Association Vice President
Location:
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Hotel Info:
Embassy Suites Hotel Hot Springs
400 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Please make your hotel reservation early as the hotel can be quick to fill up. You can make a reservation online or via phone (501) 624-9200
CHAPTER EVENTS
There are no chapter events at this time.