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Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

Phi Kappa Psi
ΦΚΨ
Phi Kappa Psi coat of arms.png
Founded February 19, 1852; 165 years ago (1852-02-19)
Jefferson College
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Type Secret, Social
Scope United States
Motto Conjugati Amicitia,
Vindicate Honore,
Et Ducti Vero,
Vivimus et Vigemus.

United by friendship,
sustained by honor,
and led by truth,
We live and we flourish.
Maxim The great joy of serving others.
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Phi Kappa Psi member badge
Pledge pin
Phi Kappa Psi pledge pin
Colors

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     Hunter green
Flag
Phi Kappa Psi's flag
Flower
Publication The Shield (quarterly)
Philanthropy Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Chapters 100
Colonies 4
Members Approx. 5,900 collegiate
126,000+ lifetime
Headquarters Laurel Hall
5395 Emerson Way

Indianapolis, Indiana 46226
USA
Homepage PhiKappaPsi.org

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Phi Kappa Psi (ΦΚΨ, Phi Psi) is an American collegiate social fraternity that was founded in the southwest corner of the second floor of Widow Letterman's home on the campus of Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania on February 19, 1852. There are over 100 chapters and colonies at accredited four year colleges and universities throughout the United States. More than 119,000 men have been initiated into Phi Kappa Psi since its founding. Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Gamma Delta, both founded at the same college, form the Jefferson Duo.

In the winter of 1850, a typhoid fever epidemic hit Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Many students left school. Among those who remained were William Henry Letterman and Charles Page Thomas Moore. They chose to care for their classmates who were stricken with the contagious disease, and a strong bond was formed. In the following school year, Letterman and Moore decided to found a fraternity based on "the great joy of serving others" that they experienced during the epidemic. On February 19, 1852, Phi Kappa Psi was founded.

The Executive Council of Phi Kappa Psi is composed of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 6 Archons.

Since its founding, Phi Kappa Psi has been controlled by undergraduates. This unique system of governance is achieved by a governing body, the Executive Council, which is made up of a majority of elected undergraduates. These undergraduates, known as Archons, represent the six Districts of Phi Kappa Psi, which divide the nation into roughly equal parts based on the number of chapters represented. Archons are elected during meetings of each District during Woodrow Wilson Leadership Schools, held during odd-numbered years. Four alumni also serve on the Executive Council and are elected at Grand Arch Councils, held during even-numbered years.


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