Our chapter won program awards for leadership, mentoring and cultural diversity in 1999. Officers and student leaders have had the opportunity to attend National Leadership Conclaves in such cities as Orlando, Washington, D. C., Chicago, Dallas, and St. Louis. This year, the president's will attend the convention in Orlando, Florida. In addition, diversity-focused and mentoring programs, as well as community service, are areas emphasized by this chapter. The Penn State Chapters of Kappa Omicron Nu and Phi Upsilon Omicron , recognizing their common interests and goals, have been meeting together since 1990.
Many students opt to apply for membership in both honor societies.