Psi Sigma Phi

Infobox Fraternity
letters = ΨΣΦ
name = Psi Sigma Phi
crest =
founded = Birth date and age|1990|12|12
birthplace = Montclair State University and New Jersey City University
type = Social
emphasis = Multiculturalism and Service
motto = Multicultural by birth, not by choice
colors = color box|#000000 Black
color box|#CCCCCC Silver
color box|#FFFFFF White
symbol = Almighty Knight
scope = National
address = P.O. Box 3062
city = Jersey City
state = New Jersey
country = United States
homepage = [http://www.psisigmaphi.org/ Psi Sigma Phi.org]

Psi Sigma Phi (ΨΣΦ) Multicultural Fraternity was founded December 12, 1990 at Montclair State University and New Jersey City University. The Eighteen Founding Fathers established Psi Sigma Phi as a service oriented multicultural organization. Multiculturalism is not indicative of the physical composition of an organization on a chapter or national level; it is a state of mind-a philosophy that embraces any and all aspects of cultural identity with unconditional respect and equality. Currently, Psi Sigma Phi has 11 chapters nationally.

History

The founding fathers of Psi Sigma Phi understood that simply accepting all cultures does not equal embracing them and in a highly interdependent and hyphenated society, they needed an organization that embraced multiculturalism. With that notion, a brotherhood was forged and Psi Sigma Phi was born on December 12th, 1990.

About Psi Sigma Phi

Mission

Psi Sigma Phi's fraternal goal is to establish a unique bond among men of different cultures. The anatomy of this bond is hard work, sacrifice and courage from all of its brothers-brothers who together strive to break social fears and ignorance. This fraternity will only open its arms to those who will continue this ideology.

Cause and Effect

Psi Sigma Phi's mission is not to increase membership; it is to open eyes; to broaden the views of men in our society. To create an opportunity for communities to feel at home in a racial and cultural utopia, a microcosm of a unified America.

Whether they are the cause or the effect, anytime the cultural divide has been breached in any facet, they are successful for their purpose is not to increase in size, but in influence.

Philanthropy

Psi Sigma Phi's national philanthropy is the Kidney and Urology Foundation. Other services participated 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

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 of New Jersey, New Jersey

Heroic Eta Chapter - Utah State University, Utah

Triumphant Theta Chapter - St. Peter's College, New Jersey

Infinite Iota Chapter - Penn State University, Pennsylvania

Cryptik Kappa Chapter - University of North Carolina, North Carolina

LeCypher Lambda Chapter - Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania

External Links and References

[http://www.psisigmaphi.org Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity's National Website]

[http://www.nationalmgc.org/ National Multicultural Greek Council Website]