Alpha Psi Rho | |
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ΑΨΡ | |
Founded | March 1, 2000 San Diego State University |
Type | Social |
Emphasis | Asian-Pacific Islander |
Motto | Always Be Bold and Strong |
Pillars | Brotherhood, Academics, Prosperity, and Strength |
Colors | Navy Blue and Gold |
Symbol | Doberman |
Publication | Alpha Psi Rho Monthly Newsletter |
Philanthropy | Underprivileged youth |
Chapters | 4 |
Members | 60+ collegiate 600+ lifetime |
Nickname | APsiRho, Rho Doggs |
Headquarters | 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, California 32182 United States |
Alpha Psi Rho (ΑΨΡ), also known as APsiRho, is an Asian and Pacific Islander-interest fraternity founded at San Diego State University in 2000. [1] [2] It has expanded to include four chapters located in California and Nevada. [3]
The student founders of Alpha Psi Rho grew up in an era when Asian and Pacific Islander Americans were struggling to find their identities in the United States. [4] Although the founders became involved in cultural organizations at San Diego State University, they wanted to create a group people who have similar interests, lived a similar lifestyle, and hungered to make greater impacts in the community. [4] [5]
The Ten Founding Fathers established Alpha Psi Rho on March 1, 2000, as a fraternity for Asian and Pacific Islander students. [3] [1] The fraternity was based on four pillars: Brotherhood, Academics, Prosperity, and Strength. [6] Although established as an Asian or Filipino fraternity, it welcomes all races. [7] [8]
The founding fathers of Alpha Psi Rho are: [9]
The fraternity's Beta chapter was established by five students at California State University, Northridge in 2003. [10] This followed by the Gamma chapter at California State University San Marcos. Gamma chapter started as a special interest group called BAPS on August 26, 2006, and was chartered as Alpha Psi Rho on February 22, 2012. [5] [7] The Delta chapter at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas was chartered on April 2, 2011. [11] Alpha Psi Rho members are referred to as "brhothers". [12]
The Gamma chapter won the university's Community Development and Lifelong Membership award for 2014-2015. [7] The fraternity hosts events such as a cultural festival at California State University, San Marcus for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and participated in the annual Festival of Communities at UNLV. [13] [7] Members also volunteer with charities that work with Asian-Pacific Islander youth. [7] [8]
The fraternity's national headquarters is located in San Diego, California. [14] Its publication is the Alpha Psi Rho Monthly Newsletter. [15]
Active chapters are in bold, and inactive groups are in italics. There are currently 4 active chapters and 1 inactive colony.
Chapter | Chaptered date | Founding institution | Location | Status | References |
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Alpha | March 1, 2000 | San Diego State University | San Diego, California | Active | [16] [3] |
Beta | September 1, 2003 | California State University, Northridge | Northridge, California | Active | [10] [6] |
Delta | April 2, 2011 | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | Active | [17] [11] |
Gamma | February 22, 2012 | California State University, San Marcos | San Marcos, California | Active | [7] [18] [5] [a] |
Epsilon colony | January 12, 2013 – 2013 | California State University, Fullerton | Fullerton, California | Inactive | [14] |