Pi Kappa Alpha - Mississippi State University

A s Greek life at Mississippi State continues to grow, competition for attracting the best and brightest members has only increased. e need for an excellent chapter house and strong membership is vital to Gamma eta's continued success. at is why Paul B. Murphy Jr. '79 chose to support A Legendary Past, Ensuring Our Future campaign. "We have let the house get into awful shape and it puts us at a big competitive disadvantage," shares Paul. "I would like to see the chapter grow and be one of the top chapters on campus and in the nation. e capital campaign is the first major step in doing so." Paul observes that the renovations to the house have the potential to make a big difference for the chapter. ey will allow Pi Kappa Alpha to compete and attract the top young men on campus. Much of what motivated Paul to contribute were the memories and friendships he gained through Pike. "We had a great group of guys and the bonds and experiences I had will always be important to me." He encourages his fellow alumni to remember their own experiences and the positive impact the fraternity had on their lives. e key to success for this campaign is alumni support and involvement. "It would be great if we could have as many guys as possible give to the campaign. Every amount adds up," says Paul. "I challenge all of my fellow alumni to contribute. We are still Pikes. It is our responsibility to Gamma eta to improve the chapter house and, as a result, the chapter will flourish." Paul also hopes that the renovations will encourage more alumni to get involved with the chapter. "I hope that the renovation of the house will be a spark; that we will have more families and alumni visiting the Pike house on game weekends and other occasions." He sees the campaign as a way for alumni to reconnect with the chapter and each other. Today, Paul is the CEO of Cadence Banks. He enjoys the opportunity to develop relationships with his clients and help them achieve their financial goals. He and his wife, Katherine, live in Houston, Texas. You can connect with Paul at paul@murphyhouston.com. Undergraduates Advance Leadership in Gamma eta & MSU Why Jan L. Gwin '68 Supports the Campaign T he undergraduates of Pi Kappa Alpha have made excellent improvements over the last several years, proving their dedication to the fraternity and their desire to uphold the Gamma eta legacy. is enthusiasm and commitment to excellence from the chapter is what has motivated Jan L. Gwin '68 to give to the campaign. "e current chapter members seem to be some of the top leaders on campus and are continuing the legacy that was established by the generations before them," shares Jan. He notes that in order to maintain a competitive edge at Mississippi State, the chapter house must be updated. "I want to give our undergraduates every opportunity to be successful. e chapter house was built in 1964 and I feel that it is time to bring it up to today's fraternity standards." Jan encourages his fellow alumni to consider this opportunity to give back and what it would mean for the generations of Pikes to come. "I hope all Gamma eta alumni remember the foundation of brotherhood they gained from Pike and what the fraternity has meant to them. is is a chance to give back to the fraternity that has given us so much and further our legacy." In fall 2015, Jan was named one of the top 100 alumni of the Mississippi State College of Business. "It was quite a privilege to be chosen for this honor." He has enjoyed the many opportunities to give back to the university and share his own experiences with students. "I always appreciated the open and supportive environment that our campus offers. My professors, fellow students, and Gamma eta brothers always encouraged me to strive for success." He shares that much of the person he is today is due to his experiences at Mississippi State and with Pike. Jan works as a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services. He has been in the industry for 40 years. He has two children: Katie Jenkins and John M. Gwin '01, who pledged Pike at Mississippi State. roughout his life, Jan has remained close with his Gamma eta brothers. "e brotherhood of Pi Kappa Alpha is built on a foundation of friendships and trust. at bond has lasted throughout my lifetime." You can contact Jan at jan.gwin@raymondjames.com. Pike Alumni Needed to Keep Chapter Competitive Why Paul B. Murphy Jr. '79 Gave to Gamma eta I challenge all of my fellow alumni to contribute. We are still Pikes. It is our responsibility to Gamma eta to improve the chapter house and, as a result, the chapter will flourish. "I want to give our undergraduates every opportunity to be successful. e chapter house was built in 1964 and I feel that it is time to bring it up to today's fraternity standards." Visit www.missstatepikes.kintera.org/donate to make an online gi.

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