Psi Chi Omega

Infobox Fraternity
letters=ΨΧΩ
name=Psi Chi Omega
colors=Forest Green and Midnight Black
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symbol=
motto="Integrity, Perseverance, and Eternal Brotherhood"
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founded=January 24, 1992
birthplace=University of California San Diego
type=Social
scope=Asian-American interest
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city=San Diego
state=CA
country=USA
chapters
homepage= http://www.psichiomega.org
free_label=Nickname
free=Psi Chi's

Psi Chi Omega (ΨΧΩ), is an Asian American Interest Fraternity founded in 1992 at the University of California, San Diego. Psi Chi Omega currently has three chapters and one colony. These include chapters at the University of California, San Diego, University of California, Riverside, and at University of California, Davis. Delta Colony was founded in 2008 at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Founding

Alpha Chapter - University of California, San Diego

History

It all started rather casually in the UCSD Price Center. Brothers Rob, Hoai, Frank, Nick, Kim, and Doug were engaged in an intense discussion on the Greek Fraternity system, and the role of Asian Americans in this complex network. The focal point of the conversation dealt with the paradoxical need for maintaining a unique Asian identity, while at the same time being to acculturate into the already existing fraternal establishment. The brothers concluded that an organization with an Asian American emphasis, and an outlook which understands the importance of integration over isolation, could be successful in linking these two cultures. Thus, from humble beginnings, the foundation of a unique Asian American fraternity was born.

On January 24, 1992, twenty-six ambitious founding fathers brought Psi Chi Omega into existence. The brothers of Psi Chi Omega have since been working to establish traditions which promote excellence through integrity, perseverance, and eternal brotherhood. By providing opportunities to expand scholastic capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and involvement in all cultures, the members of Psi Chi Omega strive to achieve better understanding of our unique, Asian American heritage.

Founding Fathers

Thomas Butalid, Gerard Carvalho, Kyung Cho, Robert De Guzman, Ridel Del Rosario, Tai Do, Tommy Do, Domingo Hallare, Koji Kubono, Doug Nguyen, Vu Nguyen, Hoai Pham, Huy Pham, Kim Phung, Martin Regalado, Eric Sanez, Nick Sanez, Timothy Tat, Frank Tran, John Tran, Nam Tran, Phuong Tran, Thai Vo, Toan Vuong

Campus involvement

The members of Psi Chi Omega are heavily involved in the UCSD community. The brothers participate in activities ranging from Community Service to Intramural Sports. The Psi Chi's participate annually in such community service projects as: Trick-O-Canning, Relay for Life, and the San Diego Asian Film Festival.

The Psi Chi's are also members of the UCSD [http://mgc.ucsd.edu/index.php Multi-cultural Greek Council] (MGC). The fraternity members actively participate in MGC fundraisers, community service, and socials. The Psi Chi's also submits to the MGC guidelines regarding Zero Tolerance Policy on Hazing, alcohol abuse, and grade restrictions.

Beta Chapter

University of California, Riverside

Founding Fathers

David Baptista, Richard Decano, Victor Giongco, Collin Higo, Kevin Magno, Ryan I. Oca, Angel Prado III, Gail Punzalan, Leo Saldana, John Eric Swing, Greg Tan, Robert Yabut, Tae Yoon

Gamma Chapter

University of California, Davis

History

During the Spring of 1995, a group of ambitious men at the University of California, Davis, assembled in the Mee Room of the Memorial Union to discuss the possibilities of creating a new Asian-American fraternity. Out of this long and arduous search, sprung eleven strong minded individuals who gained a renewed sense of awareness about themselves, and what they were looking for in a fraternity. All of the Brothers agreed that the fundamental of a fraternity is the unity found in brotherhood. With this desire, Psi Chi Omega became the ideal fraternity. whose traditions promote excellence through Integrity, Perseverance, and Eternal Brotherhood. Its strong interchapter relationships further strengthened our determination to be a part of Psi Chi Omega.

Consequently, the Brothers of Gamma Colony accepted Psi Chi Omega's bid to establish a new fraternity at the University of California, Davis on February 1996 and was ultimately chapterized on January 24, 1997. As our fraternity perpetually grows, our underlying goals continue to be the devotion to our chapters and an uncompromising Brotherhood.

Founding Fathers

Bob Chu, Vincent Hong, Richard Huang, Raymond Kwan, Andrew Liou, Horn Low, Keith Robertson, Roger Tanamachi, Victor Tse, Wilson Wong, Mike Wu

Campus Involvement

Campus involvement and community service are important aspects of Psi Chi Omega. In the past, we have helped with Asian American Association (AAA) with putting on their annual Asian American Film Festival. Also, we have participated in Relay For Life to provide awareness for cancer research.We can also be seen on various Davis football, basketball, and volleyball games selling concessions and showing support our for the Aggies.

Chapters

*Α - University of California, San Diego - 1992
*Β - University of California, Riverside - 1992
*Γ - University of California, Davis - 1996

Colonies
*Δ - University of California, Santa Cruz - 2008

External links

Websites

* [http://www.psichiomega.org Official website of Psi Chi Omega]
* [http://mgc.ucsd.edu/index.php UCSD Multi-cultural Greek Council]