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| '''Psi Sigma Phi''' (ΨΣΦ) Multicultural Fraternity, the first fraternity in the United States founded under the ideal of multiculturalism, was founded December 12, 1990 at Montclair State University and New Jersey City University. |
'''Psi Sigma Phi''' (ΨΣΦ) Multicultural Fraternity, the first ] in the United States founded under the ideal of ], was founded December 12, 1990, at ] and ]. The Eighteen Founding Fathers believed that multiculturalism is not indicative of the physical composition of an organization on a chapter or national level; it is viewed as a state of mind––a philosophy that embraces any and all aspects of ] with unconditional respect and equality. | ||
| == About Psi Sigma Phi == | == About Psi Sigma Phi == | ||
| Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity Inc. was co-founded on December 12, 1990 at |
Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity Inc. was co-founded on December 12, 1990, at Montclair State University and New Jersey City University (at the time ] State College) as a service-oriented, multicultural organization. | ||
| ⚫ | At the time of its founding, male college students could join only mainstream fraternities or fraternities that were predominantly Latin-American, African-American, or Asian-American. Psi Sigma Phi's founders created the fraternity to emphasize the importance of multiculturalism in the lives of college students. | ||
| ⚫ | At the time of its founding, male college students could join only mainstream fraternities or fraternities that were predominantly ], ], or ]. Psi Sigma Phi's founders created the fraternity to emphasize the importance of multiculturalism in the lives of college students. | ||
| Psi Sigma Phi's fraternal goal is to establish a unique bond among men of different cultures. This goal is to be accomplished through hard work, sacrifice and courage from all of its brothers - brothers who together strive to break social fears and ignorance. | Psi Sigma Phi's fraternal goal is to establish a unique bond among men of different cultures. This goal is to be accomplished through hard work, sacrifice and courage from all of its brothers - brothers who together strive to break social fears and ignorance. | ||
| == Philanthropy == | == Philanthropy == | ||
| Psi Sigma Phi's national philanthropy is the Kidney and Urology Foundation. |
Psi Sigma Phi's national philanthropy is the Kidney and Urology Foundation. Other services participated in on a national level include: | ||
| City Year | *] | ||
| Multiple Sclerosis Walk (New Jersey) | *] Walk (New Jersey) | ||
| Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (Walk) | *] (Walk) | ||
| Hyacinth AIDS Walk | *Hyacinth ] Walk | ||
| SHU 500 (Seton Hall University) | *SHU 500 (]) | ||
| Food Bank of New Jersey | *] of New Jersey | ||
| American Cancer Society | *] | ||
| Valerie Fund | *Valerie Fund | ||
| Newark Soup Kitchens | *] ] | ||
| Dove Services (Seton Hall University) | *Dove Services (Seton Hall University) | ||
| Adopt a Highway Program | *] Program | ||
| == Chapters and Colonies == | == Chapters and Colonies == | ||
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| *Prodigal Pi Chapter - ], North Carolina | *Prodigal Pi Chapter - ], North Carolina | ||
| ==See also== | |||
| *] | *] | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *] | *] | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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| {{National Multicultural Greek Council}} | {{National Multicultural Greek Council}} | ||
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| Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural | |
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| ΨΣΦ | |
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| Founded | December 12, 1990; 34 years ago (1990-12-12) Montclair State University and New Jersey City University |
| Type | Social |
| Emphasis | Multiculturalism and Service |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Multicultural by birth, not by choice |
| Colors | Black Silver White |
| Symbol | Almighty Knight |
| Nickname | Phimen |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 3062 Jersey City, New Jersey United States |
| Website | www |
Psi Sigma Phi (ΨΣΦ) Multicultural Fraternity, the first fraternity in the United States founded under the ideal of multiculturalism, was founded December 12, 1990, at Montclair State University and New Jersey City University. The Eighteen Founding Fathers believed that multiculturalism is not indicative of the physical composition of an organization on a chapter or national level; it is viewed as a state of mind––a philosophy that embraces any and all aspects of cultural identity with unconditional respect and equality.
About Psi Sigma Phi
Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity Inc. was co-founded on December 12, 1990, at Montclair State University and New Jersey City University (at the time Jersey City State College) as a service-oriented, multicultural organization.
At the time of its founding, male college students could join only mainstream fraternities or fraternities that were predominantly Latin-American, African-American, or Asian-American. Psi Sigma Phi's founders created the fraternity to emphasize the importance of multiculturalism in the lives of college students.
Psi Sigma Phi's fraternal goal is to establish a unique bond among men of different cultures. This goal is to be accomplished through hard work, sacrifice and courage from all of its brothers - brothers who together strive to break social fears and ignorance.
Philanthropy
Psi Sigma Phi's national philanthropy is the Kidney and Urology Foundation. Other services participated in on a national level include:
- City Year
- Multiple Sclerosis Walk (New Jersey)
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (Walk)
- Hyacinth AIDS Walk
- SHU 500 (Seton Hall University)
- Food Bank of New Jersey
- American Cancer Society
- Valerie Fund
- Newark Soup Kitchens
- Dove Services (Seton Hall University)
- Adopt a Highway Program
Chapters and Colonies
- Patriarch Alpha Chapter - Montclair State University, New Jersey
- Baronet Beta Chapter - New Jersey City University, New Jersey
- Gallant Gamma Chapter - Seton Hall University, New Jersey
- Dynast Delta Chapter - Kean University, New Jersey
- Elite Epsilon Chapter - Rutgers University, New Jersey
- Zulu Zeta Chapter - Ramapo College, New Jersey
- Heroic Eta Chapter - Utah State University, Utah
- Triumphant Theta Chapter - St. Peter's College, New Jersey
- Infinite Iota Chapter - Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania
- Cryptik Kappa Chapter - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- LeCypher Lambda Chapter - Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania
- Valiant Mu Chapter - University of North Carolina at Charlotte, North Carolina
- Imperial Nu Chapter - Weber State University, Utah
- Xalted Xi Chapter - Temple University, Pennsylvania
- Eternal Omicron Chapter - Rowan University, New Jersey
- Prodigal Pi Chapter - University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina
See also
References
External links
| National Multicultural Greek Council | |
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- Montclair State University
- New Jersey City University
- National Multicultural Greek Council
- Student societies in the United States
- Organizations established in 1990
- Multiculturalism
- Fraternities and sororities in the United States
- Fraternities and sororities
- Latino organizations
- Multicultural education
- International student societies
- 1990 establishments in the United States