Psi Sigma Phi
{{Short description|American multicultural collegiate fraternity}}
{{Primary sources|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox Fraternity
| name = Psi Sigma Phi
| letters = {{lang|grc|ΨΣΦ}}
| crest = PSPShield.png
| image_size = 180px
| alt = The official Shield of Psi Sigma Phi
| founded = {{start date and years ago|1990|12|12}}
| birthplace = {{plainlist|
}}
| affiliation = NMGC
| chapters = 17
| status = Active
| type = Social fraternity
| emphasis = cultural interest - Multiculturalism
| scope = National
| pillars = Education, Brotherhood, Multiculturalism, Service
| motto = "Multicultural by birth, not by choice'"
| colors = {{color box|#000000}} Black, {{color box|#CCCCCC}} Silver, and {{color box|#FFFFFF}} White
| symbol = Almighty Knight
| nickname = Phimen, Phiman
| address = 344 Grove Street, #4017
| city = Jersey City
| state = New Jersey
| ZIP code = 07302
| country = United States
| homepage = {{URL|www.psisigmaphi.org}}
}}
Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc. ({{lang|grc|ΨΣΦ}}) 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 aspects of cultural identity with unconditional respect and equality. It is a National Multicultural Greek Council member.
History
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 fraternity.{{Cite web |title=Fraternity History |url=http://rupsp.weebly.com/fraternity-history.html |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter}}{{Cite web |title=Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity Incorporated |url=https://nationalmgc.org/post_member/psi-sigma-phi-multicultural-fraternity/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=National Multicultural Greek Council}}
At the time of its founding, male college students in New Jersey 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.
The founding fathers of Psi Sigma Phi were:{{Cite web |title=Founding Fathers |url=http://rupsp.weebly.com/founding-fathers.html |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter}}
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- Denny William Aguilar
- Travis Sheldon Anderson
- Juanito Patricio Chiluisa
- Marco Antonio Costoso
- John Escalante
- Rafael Rosario Figueroa Jr.
- Jesus Garcia
- Aramiz Gonzales
- Victor Drew Hanson
- Marcelino Jimenez Jr.
- William Mir
- Efrain Nunez Jr.
- Gordon Patterson
- Edwin Reyes
- Tomas de los Reyes III
- Herbert Roman
- David Bilal Sharif
- Milton Suarez
}}
Psi Sigma Phi's fraternal goal is to establish a unique bond among men of different cultures. This goal is accomplished through hard work, sacrifice, and courage from all of its brothers, who strive to break social fears and ignorance.
The fraternity is a member of the National Multicultural Greek Council.
Symbols
The fraternity's colors are black, silver, and white.{{Cite web |title=Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc. {{!}} Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life |url=https://www.ramapo.edu/greek/chapters/psi-sigma-phi-multicultural-fraternity-inc/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Ramapo College |language=en-US}} Its symbol is the Almighty Knight.{{Cite web |title=Phi Sigma Psi Mu Chapter at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte |url=https://uncc49erdgc.wixsite.com/discoverdgc/psi-sigma-phi |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=The Diversified Greek Council, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte |language=en}} Its motto is "Multicultural by birth not by choice". Its pillars are: "Our Sword is Education, Our Shield is Brotherhood, Our Armor is Multiculturalism, Our Steed is Service."
Philanthropy
Psi Sigma Phi's national philanthropy is the Kidney and Urology Foundation. Other services participated in on a national level include City Year, Food Bank of New Jersey, American Cancer Society, Newark Soup Kitchens, and Adopt a Highway.
Chapters
Following is a list of Psi Sigma Phi chapters.{{Cite web |title=Other Chapters |url=http://rupsp.weebly.com/other-chapters.html |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter}}{{Cite web |title=Undergraduate Chapters |url=https://psisigmaphi.org/join/undergraduate-chapters/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Psi Sigma Phi |language=en-US}} Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
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!Chapter !Charter date !Institution !Location !Status !References |
| Alpha
|{{DTS|December 12, 1990}} |Inactive | |
| Beta
|{{DTS|December 12, 1990}} |Active | |
| Gamma
|October 11, 1991 |Active | |
| Delta
|September 16, 2000 |Inactive | |
| Epsilon
|August 18, 1994 |Rutgers University–New Brunswick |Active |
| Zeta
|November 29, 2001 – 20xx ?; 2018 |Active |
| Eta
|April 12, 2000 |Active | |
| Theta
|June 24, 2000 |New Jersey Area |Active | |
| Iota
|January 27, 2001 |Pennsylvania State University |Inactive | |
| Kappa
|October 31, 2003 |University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |Inactive | |
| Lambda
|April 28, 2007 |Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania |Inactive | |
| Mu
|July 15, 2007 |University of North Carolina at Charlotte |Active | |
| Nu
|September 10, 2008 |Active | |
| Xi
|November 29, 2008 |Active | |
| Omicron
|April 28, 2010 |Active | |
| Pi
|November 30, 2010 |University of North Carolina at Greensboro |Active | |
| Rho
|November 22, 2014 |Active | |
| Sigma
|November 25, 2015 |Active | |
| Tau
|November 13, 2018 |Active | |
| Upsilon
|November 10, 2019 |Virginia Commonwealth University |Active | |
| Phi
|2020 |Active |
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.psisigmaphi.org Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity's national website]
- [http://www.nationalmgc.org/ National Multicultural Greek Council]
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{{National Multicultural Greek Council}}
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Category:New Jersey City University
Category:National Multicultural Greek Council
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Category:Multiculturalism in the United States
Category:Fraternities and sororities in the United States
Category:Hispanic and Latino American organizations