Kappa Omicron Nu
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Kappa Omicron Nu (ΚΟΝ) is a college honor society, based in the United States, for students in human sciences. Kappa Omicron Nu chapters are located at colleges and universities that offer a strong human sciences program. Its mission is to promote empowered leaders through excellence in scholarship, leadership, and research in the human sciences. There is also a strong focus on service and contribution to the local community.
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Founded | February 21, 1990; 34 years ago (1990-02-21) (Consolidation) Michigan State University and Northwest Missouri State University |
Type | Honor Society |
Affiliation | ACHS and PFA (former) |
Emphasis | Human Sciences |
Scope | International |
Colors | Maroon and Gold |
Publication | Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences (URJHS) KON Forum KON Dialogue |
Predecessor Groups | Omicron Nu April 23, 1912; 111 years ago (1912-04-23) (MSU), Kappa Omicron Phi December 11, 1922; 101 years ago (1922-12-11) (NWMSU) |
Headquarters | PO Box 798 Okemos, Michigan 48805-0798 United States |
Website | Official website |
As with most college honor societies, most members join as current college students, who are invited after displaying excellence in scholarship. After joining, members remain members for life. Members join local chapters, which communicate with a national office.
KON is a non-profit organization and is accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS).