Pi Kappa Delta
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Pi Kappa Delta (ΠΚΔ) is a national collegiate organization and
The society encourages the education of articulate citizens through a three part focus: the commitment to and promotion of
Programs and Initiatives
National Convention
PKD sponsors a National Convention every other year at which time the business of the organization is conducted along with an annual national tournament in individual events and debate. Competition is open to all undergraduate students who are members of PKD. Competitors who place highly enough in competition at this tournament earn points toward qualifying for the
Journal
PKD publishes a
National Communication Association Convention
PKD sponsors and co-sponsors programs at the annual National Communication Association convention. In addition, a variety of awards are presented on an annual basis. These include the Pi Kappa Delta Hall of Fame, the L.E. Norton Award for Outstanding Scholarship, the John Shields Award for Outstanding Contributions to Pi Kappa Delta, the E.R. Nichols Award for Outstanding Contributions to Furtherance of the Forensic Discipline, the R. David Ray Award for Outstanding New PKD Chapter, the Carolyn Keefe Award for Outstanding Alumni, and the Bob Derryberry Award for Outstanding New Forensic Educator.
Symbols and traditions
The colors of the Fraternity are Cardinal red and White. However, when used for academic cords or stoles, Cardinal red and Slate grey are substituted.
The flower of the Fraternity is the Yellow Daffodil.
References
- ^ a b Littlefield, Robert S. (Fall 1996). "Pi Kappa Delta". Argumentation and Advocacy. 33 (2): 94 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Allen, Anne Wallace (May 19, 2014). "Some tenacious teachers, and a life turned around". The Idaho Business Review – via ProQuest.
- ^ Norton, L. E. (Winter 1982). "THE HISTORY OF PI KAPPA DELTA" (PDF). The Forensic: 19–23.