Phi Sigma Phi

Phi Sigma 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.

History

Phi Sigma Phi after formed from the Template:Dts merger of Phi Sigma Epsilon and Phi Sigma Kappa. 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 Template:Dts, 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:

• 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
• 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 Template:Dts toTemplate:Dts, 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 Template:Dtss, 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. This was followed by Xi Chapter at Central Michigan University in 1995 and several other new Chapters. Phi Sigma Phi became the 66th member fraternity of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) in Template:Dts.

Symbols

The Fraternity's colors are Cardinal Red and Silver. 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

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

Following is a list of Phi Sigma Phi chapters. Active Chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive Chapters are in italics.

Chapter	Charter date and range	Institution	Location	Status	References
Lambda	Template:Dts–2023	Eastern Michigan University	Ypsilanti, Michigan	Inactive	Template:Efn
Omega	Template:Dts	University of Wisconsin–Stout	Menomonie, Wisconsin	Active	Template:Efn
Phi Beta	Template:Dts–2011	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	Eau Claire, Wisconsin	Inactive	Template:Efn
Phi Iota	Template:Dts–1990; 2001–20xx ?	Northland College	Ashland, Wisconsin	Inactive	Template:Efn
Phi Kappa	Template:Dts–1998	West Virginia Wesleyan College	Buckhannon, West Virginia	Withdrew (ΑΣΦ)	Template:Efn
Phi Mu	Template:Dts–2022	Concord University	Athens, West VirginiaTemplate:Efn	Inactive	Template:Efn
Sigma Zeta	Template:Dts–1994	University of Wisconsin–River Falls	River Falls, Wisconsin	Withdrew (ΦΣΚ)	Template:Efn
Epsilon Eta	Template:Dts–1995	Southeastern Oklahoma State University	Durant, Oklahoma	Inactive	Template:Efn
Epsilon Alpha	Template:Dts–1997	Michigan State University	East Lansing, Michigan	Inactive
Xi	Template:Dts–2023	Central Michigan University	Mt. Pleasant, Michigan	Inactive	Template:EfnTemplate:Efn
Epsilon Beta	Template:Dts–2023	Wright State University	Dayton, Ohio	Inactive
Epsilon Delta	Template:Dts–2008	Bluefield State College	Bluefield, West Virginia	Inactive	Template:Efn
Epsilon Zeta	Template:Dts–2022	Fairmont State University	Fairmont, West Virginia	Inactive
Epsilon Nu	Template:Dts	York College of Pennsylvania	York, Pennsylvania	Active	Template:Efn
Epsilon Kappa	200x ?–20xx ?	Johnson & Wales University	Providence, Rhode Island	Inactive
Epsilon Lambda	Template:Dts–2022	University of Michigan-Dearborn	Dearborn, Michigan	Inactive	Template:Efn
Epsilon Xi	2011–2013	Long Island University	Brooklyn, New York	Inactive
Epsilon Omicron	Template:Dts–2018	Penn State Harrisburg	Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania	Inactive	Template:Efn
Kappa	Template:Dts	University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point	Stevens Point, Wisconsin	Active	Template:Efn
Epsilon Chi	Template:Dts	West Virginia University	Morgantown, West Virginia	Active
Alpha Epsilon	Template:Dts	University of Wisconsin–Madison	Madison, Wisconsin	Active	Template:Efn
Beta Epsilon	2024	Charleston Southern University	North Charleston, South Carolina	Colony

See also

• List of social fraternities and sororities

External links

• Phi Sigma Phi National Site