SUNY Oswego fraternity gets congressional nod for 100th anniversary

Delta Kappa Kappa Fraternity at SUNY Oswego marked its centennial during Reunion Weekend in Oswego, New York, with a U.S. Congressional Proclamation from Rep. Claudia Tenney and a donation to the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County. The celebration drew alumni and families nationwide and underscored the fraternity’s long role in scholarship, leadership and community service.

Why it matters: - Delta Kappa Kappa’s 100th anniversary recognition highlights the fraternity’s long-standing role at SUNY Oswego and in Central New York. - The centennial celebration also tied the milestone to a local cause, with support going to the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County.

What happened: - U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney issued a Congressional Proclamation recognizing Delta Kappa Kappa Fraternity’s 100th anniversary. - The honor was issued during SUNY Oswego’s Reunion Weekend in Oswego, New York. - The centennial celebration brought hundreds of alumni and family members back to Oswego from across the country and across generations. - Delta Kappa Kappa hosted “Rockin’ on the River,” a community concert featuring FrostBit Blue and Jumbo Shrimp. - After the concert, Delta Kappa Kappa announced a $1,000 donation to the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County.

The details: - Founded in 1926, Delta Kappa Kappa is one of SUNY Oswego’s oldest active fraternities. - The fraternity has maintained a long relationship with SUNY Oswego and the Oswego community. - The Congressional Proclamation cited the fraternity’s century of fellowship, scholarship, leadership and service. - The proclamation also recognized the DKK Scholarship. - The proclamation highlighted alumni who have gone on to careers in business, education, government, military service and community leadership. - SUNY Oswego President Dr. Peter O. Nwosu congratulated Delta Kappa Kappa on the centennial and praised the fraternity’s contributions to the university and society. - James Lalino, president of the Delta Kappa Kappa Alumni Association, called the proclamation a tremendous honor and said the fraternity is proud of its legacy. - Tory DeCaire, executive director of the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County, said the donation will help the organization continue services for children and families impacted by abuse.

Between the lines: - The event showed how a fraternity milestone can double as an alumni reunion, fundraising moment and public recognition of civic impact. - The centennial celebration appears designed to strengthen alumni engagement for future volunteer and fundraising efforts in Oswego.

What’s next: - Delta Kappa Kappa says it wants to keep working with SUNY Oswego and the Child Advocacy Center. - Lalino said the fraternity hopes the centennial inspires more alumni to reconnect and expand volunteerism in the City, Town and County of Oswego over the next 100 years. - The fraternity’s social channels include Instagram and Facebook.

The bottom line: - Delta Kappa Kappa used its 100th anniversary to celebrate its history, secure federal recognition and turn the spotlight toward local service.