New Web site includes community
Forum, maps, calendar keep alumni up to date
By Adam Nekola
April 20, 2009
Instant messenger, G-chat, Facebook. There are countless ways to get in touch with someone over the internet these days. Introducing one more - except this one is for alumni of Upsilon only.
The new Upsilon Alumni Web site (www.illinois-pikapps.com) is more advanced than ever. Anyone can visit the page and learn about Upsilon news and events, but only alumni can log in to a members-only section and have access to numerous resources.
"Registering for the site is not only easy, but only possible for Upsilon alumni," said Adam Nekola, the developer of the site.
All it takes is your last name and initiation number to register. The site's database will find your record and allow you to update your information on file. From there an alum will create a username and password.
"Many features on the site are still evolving. We want everything to be user-friendly and helpful," Nekola said.
When logged-in, alumni are able to RSVP for events on the calendar. As this feature becomes more advanced, it will be the primary way to announce your attendance. A Google map shows you the alumni nearest to you, and an additional map allows you to find alumni anywhere in the country.
But the most advanced feature of the site is the Upsilon forum.
"The potential of this board is endless, but it's main goal is to get alumni from many different classes talking and building brotherhood," Nekola said. "Alumni should be excited to use this feature to reconnect with others from their time as undergrads."
Registering on the Web site, updating your information, and expressing your intent to be an active part of the Alumni Chapter are easy steps to help make Pi Kappa Phi a strong force.