Psi Chi Omega
| Psi Chi Omega | |
|---|---|
| ΨΧΩ | |
 | |
| Founded |
January 24, 1992 University of California, San Diego |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | Asian-American interest |
| Motto | "Integrity, Perseverance, and Eternal Brotherhood" |
| Colors | Forest Green and Midnight Black |
| Chapters | 5 |
| Nickname | Psi Chi's |
| Headquarters |
San Diego, CA USA |
| Homepage |
ucsdpsichiomega |
Psi Chi Omega (ΨΧΩ), is an Asian American Interest Fraternity founded in 1992 at the University of California, San Diego.
Alpha Chapter
University of California, San Diego
Chapter History
On January 24, 1992, Psi Chi Omega was founded. [1]
UCSD Recognition Date
The fraternity was officially recognized by UCSD and joined the UCSD Multi-Cultural Greek Council on January 27th, 1992.[2]
Founding Fathers
- 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
Campus involvement
The brothers of Psi Chi Omega are heavily involved in the UCSD community. The brothers participate in activities ranging from Community Service to Intramural Sports. The brothers participate annually in community service projects, such as, Trick-O-Canning for the Food Bank, Relay for Life, Muscle Dystrophy Association Walk and Chili Cook Off, Asian Heritage Street Festival, and the San Diego Asian Film Festival.[3]
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.[4]
Psi Chi Omega is a member of the UCSD Multi-cultural Greek Council (MGC). The fraternity members actively participate in MGC fundraisers, community service, and socials. Psi Chi Omega submits to the MGC guidelines regarding Zero Tolerance Policy on hazing, alcohol abuse, and grade restrictions.
Beta Chapter
University of California, Riverside
Chapter History
November 13, 1992 marked the official chapterization of the Beta Chapter at University of California, Riverside.
Founding Fathers
- David Baptista
- Richard Decano
- Victor Gionco
- Collin Higo
- Kevin Magno
- Ryan Oca
- Angel Prado
- Gailroy Punzalan
- Leo Saldana
- John Swing
- Greg Tan
- Robert Yabut
- Tae Yoon
Gamma Chapter
University of California, Davis
Chapter History
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.[5]
Founding Fathers
- Bob Chu
- Vincent Hong
- Richard Huang
- Raymond Kwan
- Andrew Liou
- Horn Low
- Keith Robertson
- Roger Tanamachi
- Victor Tse
- Wilson Wong
- Mike Wu
Chapters
- Α - University of California, San Diego - 1992
- Β - University of California, Riverside - 1992
- Γ - University of California, Davis - 1997
References
- ↑ Psi Chi Omega – UCSD
- ↑ http://wailua.ucsd.edu/studentorg/StudentOrgDetail.aspx?frmID=2767
- ↑ Jang, Hun (2008-10-21). "Rough Cut". SDAFF. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
- ↑ "UCSD Fraternity Spearheads Viral Hepatitis Awareness Campaign". SDCW. 2012-09-28. Retrieved 2012-09-28.
- ↑ http://greeklife.ucdavis.edu/chapter_pages/by_chapter/%CE%A8%CE%A7%CE%A9.asp