Phi Sigma Phi

American collegiate social fraternity

Phi Sigma Phi

ΦΣΦ
Founded| July 30, 1988; 36 years ago (1988-07-30)
South Bend, Indiana
Type| Social
Affiliation| NIC
Status| Active
Scope| National
Motto| Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Pillars| Honor, Justice, and Wisdom
Colors|  Cardinal Red Silver
Symbol| The Phoenix
Flower| White multi flora rose
Chapters| 5 active, 20 inactive
Headquarters| P.O. Box 307
Kingmont, West Virginia 26578
United States
Website| phisigmaphi.org

Phi Sigma Phi,(ΦΣΦ) (Phi Phi) (Phi Sig) is a national fraternity in the United States founded on July 30, 1988 in South Bend, Indiana by chapters formerly of Phi Sigma Epsilon that declined to participate in that fraternity's merger into Phi Sigma Kappa. There are currently five active chapters and one active colony of Phi Sigma Phi nationwide. The current national president is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumnus, Joshua Finch.[1]

## History

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Phi Sigma Phi after formed from the 1985 merger of Phi Sigma Epsilon and Phi Sigma Kappa.[2] A small group of Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni and undergraduate collegians opposed the merger with Phi Sigma Kappa and instead decided to form a new national fraternity.

On July 30, 1988, Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc. was formally organized in South Bend, Indiana, to serve as a national organization. The fraternity was founded as an evolution of ideals and dedication to independence and freedom of choice. Former Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni were elected to serve as Phi Sigma Phi's first National Council.

Seven chapters were the foundation of the new fraternity. These chapters are known as the "Founding Seven" chapters:[2]

* Lambda, Eastern Michigan University
* Omega, University of Wisconsin–Stout
* Phi Beta, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
* Phi Iota, Northland College
* Phi Kappa, West Virginia Wesleyan College[3]
* Phi Mu, Concord University
* Sigma Zeta, University of Wisconsin–River Falls

Although there was strong support for this new fraternity from many campuses and alumni, the first years of Phi Sigma Phi's existence were difficult. From 1988 to1990, the national fraternity struggled for survival, and expansion was non-existent. Establishing new national programs, publications, visitations, and a new financial program were top priorities and took most of the new fraternity's energy and efforts.

In the early 1990s, the National Council and staff of Phi Sigma Phi emphasized service and support of members. In 1991, Epsilon Alpha chapter formed at Michigan State University.[4] This was followed by Xi chapter at Central Michigan University in 1995 and several other new chapters.[4] Phi Sigma Phi became the 66th member fraternity of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) in 1997.[2]

## Symbols

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The fraternity's colors are Cardinal red and white. Its symbol is the phoenix. Its flower is the fire and ice rose. Its motto is ''Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.''

## Philanthropy

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Phi Sigma Phi is a partnering organization with the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. This partnership was first implemented by the Epsilon Zeta chapter at Fairmont State University and was expanded to a national effort at the fraternity's July 2015 National Leadership Development Academy in Morgantown, West Virginia.

## Chapters

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Following is a list of Phi Sigma Phi chapters.[4][5] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.

Chapter  | Charter date and range  | Institution  | Location  | Status  | References

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Lambda | July 30, 1988–2023  | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, Michigan | Inactive  | [a]
Omega | July 30, 1988 | University of Wisconsin–Stout | Menomonie, Wisconsin | Active  | [b]
Phi Beta | July 30, 1988–2011  | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire, Wisconsin | Inactive  | [c]
Phi Iota | July 30, 1988–1990;
2001–20xx ?  | Northland College | Ashland, Wisconsin | Inactive  | [d]
Phi Kappa | July 30, 1988–1998  | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, West Virginia | Withdrew (ΑΣΦ)  | [6][e]
Phi Mu | July 30, 1988–2022  | Concord University | Athens, West Virginia[f] | Inactive  | [g]
Sigma Zeta | July 30, 1988–1994  | University of Wisconsin–River Falls | River Falls, Wisconsin | Withdrew (ΦΣΚ) | [h]
Epsilon Eta | 1988–1995  | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant, Oklahoma | Inactive  | [i]
Epsilon Alpha | 1991–1997  | Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan | Inactive  |
Xi | August 19, 1995–2023  | Central Michigan University | Mt. Pleasant, Michigan | Inactive  | [7][j][k]
Epsilon Beta | April 20, 1996–2023  | Wright State University | Dayton, Ohio | Inactive  | [8]
Epsilon Delta | 1998–2008  | Bluefield State College | Bluefield, West Virginia | Inactive  | [l]
Epsilon Zeta | 2000–2022  | Fairmont State University | Fairmont, West Virginia | Inactive  |
Epsilon Nu | 2005 | York College of Pennsylvania | York, Pennsylvania | Active  | [m]
Epsilon Kappa | 200x ?–20xx ?  | Johnson & Wales University | Providence, Rhode Island | Inactive  |
Epsilon Lambda | 2010–2022  | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn, Michigan | Inactive  | [n]
Epsilon Xi | 2011–2013  | Long Island University | Brooklyn, New York | Inactive  |
Epsilon Omicron | September 24, 2014–2018  | Penn State Harrisburg | Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania | Inactive  | [o]
Kappa | April 25, 2015 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point, Wisconsin | Active  | [9][p]
Epsilon Chi | 2018 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, West Virginia | Active  | [10]
Alpha Epsilon | 2022 | University of Wisconsin–Madison | Madison, Wisconsin | Active  | [q]
Beta Upsilon | 2024  | Charleston Southern University | North Charleston, South Carolina | Colony  |

### Notes

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1. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1934.
2. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1952.
3. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1952.
4. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1959. After going dormant, it reformed as a colony in 1999.
5. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1959. Twenty-six members left the chapter in 1997 and reestablished the Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity in 1998.
6. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national 30 July 1988, but had previously been chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1960.
7. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1960.
8. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1968. It withdrew from Phi Sigma Phi and joined Phi Sigma Kappa as their Sigma Zeta chapter in 1998, but closed in 2005.
9. ^ Chapter was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1931.
10. ^ Chapter formed from Phi Sigma Kappa, established in 1985.
11. ^ The chapter was banned permanently by the CMU administration for conduct and risk management issues. Phi Sigma Phi still considered Xi chapter an active chapter, will full operational rights and privileges while the ban was being challenged.
12. ^ Chapter formed from Delta Sigma Tau, established in 1995.
13. ^ Chapter formed from Phi Sigma Pi (local), established in 1969.
14. ^ Chapter formed as a colony in 2009.
15. ^ Chapter formed as a colony in 2011.
16. ^ Chapter formed as a colony in 2012.
17. ^ Chapter formed as a colony in 2021.

## See also

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* List of social fraternities and sororities

## References

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1. ^ "Phi Sigma Phi National Staff". Phi Sigma Phi. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
2. ^ a b c "Our History". Phi Sigma Phi. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
3. ^ according to the chapter's history Archived 2016-02-02 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 27 January 2016.
4. ^ a b c Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (January 10, 2024) "Phi Sigma Phi". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed January 21, 2024.
5. ^ "Chapter Finder". Phi Sigma Phi. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
6. ^ "Alpha Sigma Phi - West Virginia Wesleyan College". West Virginia Wesleyan College. Archived from the original on 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2024-01-21 - via Internet Archive.
7. ^ "CMU drops fraternity after death and hazing, sexual misconduct allegations". Detroit Free Press. October 10, 2018. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
8. ^ "Epsilon Beta chapter"., Phi Sigma Phi. accessed 16 Dec 2016.
9. ^ Kappa Chapter Chartered, post accessed 24 May 2015.
10. ^ "WVU issues interim suspension for fraternity following hazing allegation, investigation underway". WVU Today. WVU. Retrieved February 21, 2024.

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* ΙΦΘ
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* ΚΑΨ
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* ΚΔΦ
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* ΣΑΕ
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* ΤΕΦ
* ΤΦΣ
* Triangle
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* ΦΙΑ
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Active former members of the NIC|

* ΔΕΨ
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* ΚΑ Order
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* ΣΦΕ
* ΤΚΕ
* ΘΧ

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* ΚΝ
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* ΣΤΦ
* ΦΑ
* ΦΒΔ
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