The lifelong friends I met through Phi Sigma Pi were instrumental in walking beside me on that journey, helping me to better understand myself and others, guiding me on a path of leadership that truly aims for the betterment of those around you. Nov 15, 2012 - Explore Kelsey Maxwell's board "Phi Sigma Pi :)", followed by 239 people on Pinterest. We are losing the opportunity to spread the purposes of Phi Sigma Pi. Both Wilkins and Massie later served as Grand Sire Archon (International President) of the Fraternity. One example of this generosity is through the "Miles for Todd" campaign. 2 Further, to the extent possible and together with specific contributions from the fraternity’s members, it has provided financial assistance for victims of unforeseen calamities of nature such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which devastated the African American community in New Orleans, and the 2010 major earthquake in Haiti. Phi Sigma Pi E-Learning Center. Together with contributions from the fraternity, the foundation has also provided financial support to programs and entities that address the broader common good, such as the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). View the timeline of our history to see how we have grown in the last 100 years. It was built in 1996 to house the national staff and to meet the needs of the expanding fraternity. Chapters running from Alpha Rho to Gamma Gamma were acquired when Alpha Kappa Pi merged with Alpha Sigma Phi and are listed with their chartering dates as Alpha Kappa Pi chapters. Welcome to the home of Towson University Gamma Pi Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi! The application of professional skills and the fostering of leadership qualities by promoting and advancing the welfare of humanity. February 14, 1916, by Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks, Dr. Claude A. Phillips, and (Tom) Bradley, the first black American mayor of the City of Los Angeles in the modern era, Paul R. Williams, a leading 20th Century architect who designed the iconic floating restaurant at the Los Angeles (now Tom Bradley) International Airport, Andrew F. Brimmer, Economist, who was the first black American to serve as a governor of the U.S. Federal Reserve System, and Samuel P. Massie, scientist, and J. Ernest Wilkins Jr., mathematician, who both worked on the World War II Manhattan Project that created the first atomic bomb. Join Phi Sigma Pi this semester! As for Dr. Richard Todd, perhaps no man devoted his time and energy to Phi Sigma Pi as much as he had to this point in history. Sigma Pi Phi is unique among Greek-letter fraternities in that it regularly involves the wives of its members, who since 1925 are known as Archousai, in many of its activities. The name of Phi Sigma Pi’s National Philanthropic Partner, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership, is commonly abbreviated as _____. Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST) Saturday - Sunday Closed (except by appointment) Saturday - Sunday Closed (except by appointment) Fraternity. The fraternity is organized into five regions whose officers are elected and selected biennially in a manner that replicates those at the Grand level and are known as regional officers, e.g., Regional Sire Archon. As the children and grandchildren of Boule members, YACS serves as a platform for us to convene, learn, network, and grow through a biennial conference. Since Phi Sigma Pi’s history is rooted in the field of education it is encouraged to continue our Founders initiatives during this exploration year. It is distributed in print format and electronically to each of the fraternity’s active and Emeriti members and the widowed wives of former active and Emeriti members. Similarly, other executive-level officers of the fraternity also carry the title “Grand” and, except for the Grand Sire Archon and two Grand Officers who are chosen by lot, may be re-elected. Also at this time, The Lampadion ceased publication, leaving the Purple & Gold as the sole communication between the chapters and the National Office. The fraternity publishes the Purple and Gold magazine for collegiate members and The Lampadion for alumni. In the article below Rodney J. Reed, former Grand Sire Archon of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity and author of A Grand Journey: The History of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, 1904-2010, briefly outlines the history of the oldest continuously existing Black Greek-letter fraternity in the United States. Phi Sigma Pi became coeducational in 1977.[4]. Founded on May 15, 1904, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, also known as the Boulé, which in Ancient Greece was a “Council of Chiefs,” is the oldest continuously existing Greek-letter post-graduate fraternity originally founded by, and primarily for, eminent black professional men and later similar professional men of African descent throughout the world. Distinguished service keys bearing the coat of arms are awarded to chapter presidents and secretaries who perform their duties faithfully and efficiently by the Grand Chapter. Congressmen have been members of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity including Charles B. Rangel (New York), Andrew J. The three also contacted other nationally recognized social fraternities stressing fellowship. At East Carolina University, Todd was an outstanding history professor and advisor to many undergraduate organizations. The fraternity has since evolved from an honorary professional fraternity to a professional education Wood, a brother at Alpha chapter, attended graduate school at Vanderbilt University, where he founded Epsilon Chapter. See more ideas about Phi sigma pi, Sigma pi, Phi. Phi Sigma Pi (ΦΣΠ) is a gender-inclusive national honor fraternity based in the United States. Sigma Nursing. The Omicron Delta Kappa was also contacted. It is not known why the letter Phi was chosen for the chapter. It is an independent entity within the fraternity and selectively provides funding for student scholarships and social action programs and policy initiatives. Phi Sigma Pi does not fit the typical mold. Inactive since 2016. Fred Thayer, J. By the fall of 1946, all but one of the chapters prior to the war were reactivated with the exception of Mu Chapter at State Teachers College, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. Do you find this information helpful? Yet, throughout its life, in addition to the personal strength derived from the camaraderie shared by its members, the fraternity has embraced and remains committed to enhancing and elevating black communities by striving to eliminate barriers therein to civic, social, political, educational, and economic well-being through its social action programs and public policy initiatives. Founded on May 15, 1904, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, also known as the Boulé, which in Ancient Greece was a “Council of Chiefs,” is the oldest continuously existing Greek-letter post-graduate fraternity originally founded by, and primarily for, eminent black professional men and later similar professional men of African descent throughout the world. Our Executive Office is located in Nashville, Tennessee. At the 2015 Grand Chapter Meeting, the Vice President of Philanthropy Development provided the Grand Chapter with potential philanthropic partnerships for consideration. In honor of Wood's national contributions, dedication and continued pursuit of knowledge, the fraternity now has its graduate scholarship named for him. One of our greatest joys of this season is the opportunity to say thank you to our members. While both Dr. and Mrs. Todd had died in the 1990s, their memory and innumerable contribution to both Phi Sigma Pi and education will not be forgotten. In 1969 fraternity member Clifton R. Wharton, Jr., became the first black American president of a major university when he was selected to lead Michigan State University. The Journal is edited by an executive-level officer of the fraternity known as the Grand Grapter. Sigma Pi Phi was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 1904. December 29 at 7:34 AM. Our men strive for excellence by living our core values to promote fellowship, develop character and leadership, advance heightened moral awareness, enable academic achievement, and inspire service. 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