Psi Chi Omega
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Psi Chi Omega , is an Asian American Interest Fraternity founded in 1992 at the University of California, San Diego
. Psi Chi Omega currently has four chapters. These include chapters at the University of California, San Diego
, University of California, Riverside
, University of California, Davis
and at University of California, Santa Cruz
.
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 American identity, while at the same time being able 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, the 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
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 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.
November 13, 1992 marked the day for the official chapterization of the Beta Chapter at University of California, Riverside. Our Beta Chapter at UCR was founded by thirteen brothers striving for the very core values invested within Psi Chi Omega. We have strengthened not merely in numbers, but in brotherhood quality. Our brotherhood has grown into three chapters, Alpha Chapter: UCSD, Gamma Chapter: UC Davis, and our very own Beta Chapter located at UC Riverside. Integrity, Perseverance, Eternal Brotherhood, promoting the Asian-American culture, enhancing leadership and scholastic skills, and philanthropies are a few of the significant truths our brotherhood is based upon. We like to have fun as well. Together, always as one, we plan to establish and continue the tradition and live up to the cardinal principles for this brotherhood.
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 renewed sense of awareness about themselves and what they were looking for in a fraternity. All the brothers agreed that the fundamental principle 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. It's strong interchapter relationship further strengthen our determination to become 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 20, 1996 and was ultimately chapterized on January 24, 1997. As our fraternity perpetually grows, our underlining goals continue to be the devotion to our chapters and an uncompromising commitment to brotherhood.
Founding Fathers
University of California, San Diego
The University of California, San Diego, commonly known as UCSD or UC San Diego, is a public research university located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States...
. Psi Chi Omega currently has four chapters. These include chapters at the University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
The University of California, San Diego, commonly known as UCSD or UC San Diego, is a public research university located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States...
, University of California, Riverside
University of California, Riverside
The University of California, Riverside, commonly known as UCR or UC Riverside, is a public research university and one of the ten general campuses of the University of California system. UCR is consistently ranked as one of the most ethnically and economically diverse universities in the United...
, University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
and at University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
The University of California, Santa Cruz, also known as UC Santa Cruz or UCSC, is a public, collegiate university; one of ten campuses in the University of California...
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University of California, San Diego
Chapter HistoryIt 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 American identity, while at the same time being able 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, the 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
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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 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.
University of California, Riverside
Chapter HistoryNovember 13, 1992 marked the day for the official chapterization of the Beta Chapter at University of California, Riverside. Our Beta Chapter at UCR was founded by thirteen brothers striving for the very core values invested within Psi Chi Omega. We have strengthened not merely in numbers, but in brotherhood quality. Our brotherhood has grown into three chapters, Alpha Chapter: UCSD, Gamma Chapter: UC Davis, and our very own Beta Chapter located at UC Riverside. Integrity, Perseverance, Eternal Brotherhood, promoting the Asian-American culture, enhancing leadership and scholastic skills, and philanthropies are a few of the significant truths our brotherhood is based upon. We like to have fun as well. Together, always as one, we plan to establish and continue the tradition and live up to the cardinal principles for this brotherhood.
University of California, Davis
Chapter HistoryDuring 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 renewed sense of awareness about themselves and what they were looking for in a fraternity. All the brothers agreed that the fundamental principle 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. It's strong interchapter relationship further strengthen our determination to become 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 20, 1996 and was ultimately chapterized on January 24, 1997. As our fraternity perpetually grows, our underlining goals continue to be the devotion to our chapters and an uncompromising commitment to brotherhood.
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Chapters
- Α - University of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, San DiegoThe University of California, San Diego, commonly known as UCSD or UC San Diego, is a public research university located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States...
- 1992 - Β - University of California, RiversideUniversity of California, RiversideThe University of California, Riverside, commonly known as UCR or UC Riverside, is a public research university and one of the ten general campuses of the University of California system. UCR is consistently ranked as one of the most ethnically and economically diverse universities in the United...
- 1992 - Γ - University of California, DavisUniversity of California, DavisThe University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
- 1997 - Δ - University of California, Santa CruzUniversity of California, Santa CruzThe University of California, Santa Cruz, also known as UC Santa Cruz or UCSC, is a public, collegiate university; one of ten campuses in the University of California...
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