Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc. (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.
| Psi Sigma Phi | |
|---|---|
| ΨΣΦ | |
 | |
| Founded | December 12, 1990 |
| Type | Cultural |
| Affiliation | NMGC |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Multiculturalism |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | "Multicultural by birth, not by choice'" |
| Pillars | Education, Brotherhood, Multiculturalism, Service |
| Colors | Black, Silver, and White |
| Symbol | Almighty Knight |
| Chapters | 17 |
| Nickname | Phimen, Phiman |
| Headquarters | 344 Grove Street, #4017 Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 United States |
| Website | www |
History
editPsi 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.[1][2]
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.[1][2] Psi Sigma Phi's founders created the fraternity to emphasize the importance of multiculturalism in the lives of college students.[1]
The founding fathers of Psi Sigma Phi were:[3]
- 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.[2]
Symbols
editThe fraternity's colors are black, silver, and white.[4] Its symbol is the Almighty Knight.[5] Its motto is "Multicultural by birth not by choice".[5] Its pillars are: "Our Sword is Education, Our Shield is Brotherhood, Our Armor is Multiculturalism, Our Steed is Service."
Philanthropy
editPsi 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
editFollowing is a list of Psi Sigma Phi chapters.[6][7] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Fraternity History". Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b c "Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity Incorporated". National Multicultural Greek Council. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Founding Fathers". Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b "Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc. | Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life". Ramapo College. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b "Phi Sigma Psi Mu Chapter at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte". The Diversified Greek Council, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Other Chapters". Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Undergraduate Chapters". Psi Sigma Phi. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Home". Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Fraternities and Sororities at CC". Colorado College. Retrieved 2024-05-26.