Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
| Phi Kappa Psi | |
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| ΦΚΨ | |
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| Founded | February 19, 1852 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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| Pledge pin | |
| Colors | Hunter green |
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| 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 |
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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