Psi Chi Omega (ΨΧΩ), is an Asian American interest fraternity founded in 1992 at the University of California, San Diego. It has chartered six chapters in California.[1]
| Psi Chi Omega | |
|---|---|
| ΨΧΩ | |
 | |
| Founded | January 24, 1992 University of California, San Diego |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Asian-Americans |
| Scope | Regional |
| Pillars | Integrity, Perseverance, and Eternal Brotherhood |
| Colors | Forest green and Midnight Black |
| Chapters | 4 active |
| Nickname | Psi Chis, PXO, PCO |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California United States |
History
editOn January 24, 1992, Psi Chi Omega was founded at the University of California, San Diego.[2] It was established as an Asian interest fraternity.[3][4] The fraternity was recognized by the university on January 27, 1992 and joined the UCSD Multi-Cultural Greek Council three days later, on January 27, 1992.[5][2]
The fraternity's 26 founders were:[6]
- 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
Psi Chi Omega's Beta chapter was installed on November 13, 1992 at University of California, Riverside.[7][1] Gamma chapter at the University of California, Davis started as a colony on February 20, 1996, and was formally installed on January 24, 1997.[8][1][9]
Its newest chapter, Zeta chapter, was installed on September 25, 2016 at San Francisco State University.[1]
Symbols
editThe fraternity's colors are forest green and midnight black. Its pillars are Integrity, Perseverance, and Eternal Brotherhood.[6]
Psi Chi Omega's nicknames are Psi Chis, PXO, and PCO.
Activities
editThe brothers of Psi Chi Omega participate in activities ranging from community service to intramural sports.[2] The brothers participate annually in community service projects, such as, Trick-O-Canning for the local food bank, Relay for Life, Muscle Dystrophy Association Walk and Chili Cook Off, Asian Heritage Street Festival, and the San Diego Asian Film Festival.[10][2]
Most recently, Psi Chi Omega partnered with a non-profit organization called Viral Hepatitis Foundation, to raise awareness about the spread of viral hepatitis worldwide.[11]
Chapters
editPsi Chi Omega chapters, listed in order founded. Active chapters noted in bold, inactive chapters noted in italics.[1]
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | January 24, 1992 | University of California, San Diego | San Diego, CA | Active | [4] |
| Beta | November 13, 1992 – 20xx ? | University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA | Inactive | |
| Gamma | January 24, 1997 | University of California, Davis | Davis, CA | Active | [9] |
| Delta | xxxx–2005 | University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | Inactive | [12][a] |
| Epsilon | March 11, 2012 | San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | Active | [b] |
| Zeta | September 25, 2016 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA | Active |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), page showing Psi Chi Omega chapters". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 30 September 2022. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
- ^ a b c d "UCSD". Psi Chi Omega. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ "About Us". Psi Chi Omega. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved 2024-08-31 – via web.archive.org.
- ^ a b "UCSD Center For Student Involvement - Student Organization Registration". University of California, San Diego. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ "StudentOrgDetail". wailua.ucsd.edu. Archived from the original on 20 January 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ a b "FAQs". Psi Chi Omega. Archived from the original on 2012-12-09. Retrieved 2024-08-31 – via web.archive.org.
- ^ "UCR". Psi Chi Omega. Archived from the original on 2012-12-09. Retrieved 2024-08-31 – via web.archive.org.
- ^ "UCD". Psi Chi Omega. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved 2024-08-31 – via webarchive.
- ^ a b "Psi Chi Omega". UC Davis. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Jang, Hun (2008-10-21). "Rough Cut". SDAFF. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
- ^ "UCSD Fraternity Spearheads Viral Hepatitis Awareness Campaign". SDCW. 2012-09-28. Archived from the original on 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2012-09-28.
- ^ "Dismissed Greek-Letter Organizations". List of Greek Organizations (at UC Santa Cruz). UCSC. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
Dismissed by UC Santa Cruz in 2005 as a result of risk management violations including hazing.