The period immediately following W.W.I was characterized by a renewed interest in higher education. Calvin College graduates in increasing numbers enrolled in our nation's universities for postgraduate study. The majority of Calvin grads enrolled at the University of Michigan, and by the late 1920's nearly 30 Calvin students lived on the Ann Arbor campus. Most of these men roomed in private homes and boarded under circumstances which were neither pleasant nor satisfactory.

Once or twice a year a "Calvin Party" was organized. Because of the common Dutch background and religious beliefs of those in attendance, these get-togethers were always very much appreciated. They afforded the students their only chance to reminisce, visit with old friends, and make new acquaintances with others of a similar background.

Since these experiences were always enjoyable, a number of men conceived the idea of creating a "Calvin House" on campus. By the spring of 1929, they had formalized plans for the fraternity presently known as Phi Alpha Kappa.

Through the years however, Phi Alpha Kappa has recruited for members from the University of Michigan, Hope College, Grand Rapids Community College, and several southwestern Michigan high schools. Currently, we house around 30 students majoring in such areas as: engineering, medicine, dentristy, biological sciences, chemistry, and architecture.