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Psi Chi Omega
ΨΧΩ
FoundedJanuary 24, 1992; 32 years ago (January 24, 1992)
University of California, San Diego
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisAsian-Americans
ScopeRegional
PillarsIntegrity, Perseverance, and Eternal Brotherhood
Colors  Forest green and   Midnight Black
Chapters4 active
NicknamePsi Chis, PXO, PCO
HeadquartersSan Diego, California
United States

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]

History

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On January 24, 1992, Psi Chi Omega was founded at the University of Calfornia, 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

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The 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

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The 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

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Psi 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
  1. ^ Chapter was dismissed by the university in 2005 for risk management violations, including hazing.
  2. ^ Chapter is not recognized by the university.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d "UCSD". Psi Chi Omega. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  3. ^ "About Us". Psi Chi Omega. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved 2024-08-31 – via web.archive.org.
  4. ^ a b "UCSD Center For Student Involvement - Student Organization Registration". University of California, San Diego. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  5. ^ "StudentOrgDetail". wailua.ucsd.edu. Archived from the original on 20 January 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  6. ^ a b "FAQs". Psi Chi Omega. Archived from the original on 2012-12-09. Retrieved 2024-08-31 – via web.archive.org.
  7. ^ "UCR". Psi Chi Omega. Archived from the original on 2012-12-09. Retrieved 2024-08-31 – via web.archive.org.
  8. ^ "UCD". Psi Chi Omega. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved 2024-08-31 – via webarchive.
  9. ^ a b "Psi Chi Omega". UC Davis. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  10. ^ Jang, Hun (2008-10-21). "Rough Cut". SDAFF. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
  11. ^ "UCSD Fraternity Spearheads Viral Hepatitis Awareness Campaign". SDCW. 2012-09-28. Archived from the original on 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2012-09-28.
  12. ^ "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.
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