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{{Short description|American Pacific Islander fraternity}}
{{Notability|Organizations|date=January 2013}}
{{Infobox Fraternity
{{Infobox Fraternity
| name = Alpha Psi Rho
|letters = ΑΨΡ
| letters = {{lang|grc|ΑΨΡ}}
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| founded = {{start date and age|2000|03|01}}
|birthplace= [[San Diego State University]]
| birthplace = [[San Diego State University]]
|type = Social
| affiliation = Independent
|emphasis = Asian-Pacific Islander
|scope =
| status = Active
| type = Social
|mission =
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|vision =
| scope = Regional
|motto =''Always Be Bold and Strong ΑΒΒΑΣ''
|maxim =
| mission =
| vision =
|colors = {{Color box|#000080|border=darkgray}} [[Navy Blue]] and {{Color box|#A57C00|border=darkgray}} [[Gold (color)|Gold]]
| motto = Always Be Bold and Strong
|symbol = Doberman
| pillars = Brotherhood, Academics, Prosperity, and Strength
|publication=
| maxim =
|philanthropy= Underprivileged Youth
| colors = {{Color box|#000080}} [[Navy Blue]] and {{Color box|#A57C00}} [[Gold (color)|Gold]]
|charterdate=
| symbol = Doberman
|chartercity=San Diego
| publication = ''Alpha Psi Rho Monthly Newsletter''
|chapters =4
| philanthropy = Underprivileged youth
|nickname =APsiRho, Rho Doggs
|members =60+
| chapters = 4
| nickname = APsiRho, Rho Doggs
|lifetime =600+
| members = 60+
|address =
|city =
| lifetime = 600+
| address = 5500 Campanile Drive
|state =
| city = [[San Diego]]
|country =
| state = [[California]]
|homepage =
| ZIP code = 32182
|footnotes=
| country = United States
| homepage = {{url|https://apsirho.wixsite.com/sdsuapsirho}}
}}
}}


'''Alpha Psi Rho''' ('''ΑΨΡ''', also known as '''APsiRho''' ) is an [[Asian people|Asian]]/[[Pacific Islander]]-interest [[Fraternities and sororities|fraternity]], and a non-profit community organization founded at [[San Diego State University]], and has since expanded across the southwest region of the [[United States of America]]. Founded in 2000 as a group for Asian & Pacific-Islander college students to establish an identity on university campuses, Alpha Psi Rho continues to grow in impact and diversity while significantly contributing to surrounding communities and building high-caliber individuals.
'''Alpha Psi Rho''' ('''{{lang|grc|ΑΨΡ}}'''), also known as '''APsiRho''', is an [[Asian people|Asian]] and [[Pacific Islander]]-interest [[Fraternities and sororities|fraternity]] founded at [[San Diego State University]] in 2000.<ref name=":7">{{Cite book |last=Ladson-Billings |first=Gloria |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lPgnDwAAQBAJ |title=Critical Race Theory Perspectives on the Social Studies: The Profession, Policies, and Curriculum |date=2003-11-01 |publisher=IAP |isbn=978-1-60752-510-3 |page=181 |language=en |via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Torbenson |first1=Craig LaRon |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lJ0hFQlKx4oC |title=Brothers and Sisters: Diversity in College Fraternities and Sororities |last2=Parks |first2=Gregory |date=2009 |publisher=Associated University Presse |isbn=978-0-8386-4194-1 |pages=98 |language=en}}</ref> It has expanded to include four chapters located in California and Nevada.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Alpha Psi Rho Fraternity |url=https://www.sdsugreeks.com/alpha-chapters |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=San Diego State University Greek Life |language=en}}</ref>


==Chapters==
== History ==
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.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://apsirho.wixsite.com/sdsuapsirho/history |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://gammasecretary.wixsite.com/alphapsirho-gamma/history |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Alpha Psi Rho Gamma chapter |language=en}}</ref>
Alpha Psi Rho has established 4 chapters and 1 colony located in California and Nevada.


The Ten Founding Fathers established Alpha Psi Rho on March 1, 2000, as a fraternity for Asian and Pacific Islander students.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":7" /> The fraternity was based on four pillars: Brotherhood, Academics, Prosperity, and Strength.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://csunapsirho.wixsite.com/betachapter/about-us |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Alpha Psi Rho Beta Chapter |language=en}}</ref> Although established as an Asian or Filipino fraternity, it welcomes all races.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":9" />
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Epsilon Colony is currently inactive.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
The founding fathers of Alpha Psi Rho are:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Founding Fathers |url=https://apsirho.wixsite.com/sdsuapsirho/founding-fathers |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter |language=en}}</ref>
{{columns-list|colwidth=10em|
*Benjamin Abiva
*Reuel Anday
*Jay Balanay
*Kenny Fong
*Anthony Gambol
*James Kuniyoshi
*Ryan Lucina
*Kenny Ortega
*Jeremy Quirante
*Jason Valoroso
}}
The fraternity's ''Beta chapter'' was established by five students at [[California State University, Northridge]] in 2003.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |last3= |last4= |first4= |date=2014-04-09 |title=Alpha Psi Rho Fraternity |url=https://www.csun.edu/humanities/asian-american-studies/alpha-psi-rho-fraternity |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=California State University, Northridge {{!}} Asian American Studies |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Martinez |first=Andrea |date=2016-04-13 |title=The 'high caliber men' of Alpha Psi Rho Aim to Unite Asian-Pacific Islander Students |url=https://csusmchronicle.com/14898/features/the-high%c2%adcaliber-men-of-alpha-psi-rho-aim-to-unite-asianpacific-islander-students/ |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=The Cougar Chronicle}}</ref> The ''Delta chapter'' at the [[University of Nevada, Las Vegas]] was chartered on April 2, 2011.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://unlvalphapsirho.wixsite.com/deltachapter/about |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Alpha Psi Rho Delta Chapter |language=en}}</ref> Alpha Psi Rho members are referred to as "brhothers".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brhothers |url=https://apsirho.wixsite.com/sdsuapsirho/brothers-of-alpha-chapter |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter |language=en}}</ref>

The ''Gamma chapter'' won the university's Community Development and Lifelong Membership award for 2014-2015.<ref name=":5" /> The fraternity hosts events such as a cultural festival at California State University, San Marcus for [[Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month|Asian Pacific American Heritage Month]] and participated in the annual Festival of Communities at UNLV.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2011 |title=UNLV Festival of Communities |url=https://lasvegassun.com//media.lasvegassun.com/media/img/photos/2011/04/16/scaled.0416_Web_UNLV_Festival_JMB.001.jpg |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=LasVegasSun.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5" /> Members also volunteer with charities that work with Asian-Pacific Islander youth.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Martinez |first=Andrea |date=2016-02-10 |title=Meet the Greeks |url=https://csusmchronicle.com/14246/features/meet-the-greeks/ |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=The Cougar Chronicle}}</ref>

The fraternity's national headquarters is located in San Diego, California.<ref name=":10">Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (December 29, 2022) "[https://uofi.app.box.com/v/mens-pdf-folder/file/459802680210 Alpha Psi Rho]", ''[https://www.library.illinois.edu/slc/welcome/fraternity-sorority-almanac/mens-organizations/ Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities]''. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed December 23, 2022.</ref> Its publication is the ''Alpha Psi Rho Monthly Newsletter''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Newsletter |url=https://apsirho.wixsite.com/sdsuapsirho/copy-of-history |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter |language=en}}</ref>

== Chapters ==
Active chapters are in '''bold''', and inactive groups are in ''italics''. There are currently 4 active chapters and 1 inactive colony.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|-
|-
!Chapter
!Chapter
! Chaptered date
!Status
! Founding institution
! Founding institution
! Location
! Location
! Status
! Chaptered date
! References
|-
|-
|Alpha
|'''Alpha'''
|{{dts|2000|03|01}}
|Chapter
|[[San Diego State University]]
|[[San Diego State University]]
|[[San Diego, California]]
|[[San Diego, California]]
|Active
|{{dts|2000|3|1}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chapters |url=https://apsirho.wixsite.com/sdsuapsirho/brothers |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
|-
|-
|Beta
|'''Beta'''
|{{dts|2003|09|01}}
|Chapter
|[[California State University, Northridge]]
|[[California State University, Northridge]]
|[[Northridge, California]]
|[[Northridge, California]]
|Active
|{{dts|2003|9|1}}
|<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":3" />
|-
|-
|'''Delta'''
|Gamma
|{{dts|2011|04|02}}
|Chapter
|[[University of Nevada, Las Vegas]]
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|Active
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alpha Psi Rho - UNLV Involvement Center |url=https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/apsirho |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=University of Nevada, Las Vegas}}</ref><ref name=":6" />
|-
|'''Gamma'''
|{{dts|2012|02|22}}
|[[California State University, San Marcos]]
|[[California State University, San Marcos]]
|[[San Marcos, California]]
|[[San Marcos, California]]
|Active
|{{dts|2006|8|26}}
|<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=API Student Organizations {{!}} Asian Pacific Islander |url=https://www.csusm.edu/enwiki/api/studentorg.html |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=California State University San Marcos}}</ref><ref name=":2" />{{Efn|Gamma chapter started as a special interest group called BAPS on August 26, 2006, that became Alpha Phi Rho on February 22, 2012.}}
|-
|-
|''Epsilon colony''
|Delta
|{{dts|2013|01|12}}–2013
|Chapter
|[[University of Nevada, Las Vegas]]
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|{{dts|2011|5|2}}
|-
|Epsilon
|Colony
|[[California State University, Fullerton]]
|[[California State University, Fullerton]]
|[[Fullerton, California]]
|[[Fullerton, California]]
|Inactive
|{{dts|2013|1|12}}
|<ref name=":10" />
|}
|}{{notelist}}

==History==
In 2000, the ten founding fathers founded Alpha Psi Rho at San Diego State University. The Founding Fathers of this Brotherhood grew up in the 1990s, an era when Asian and Pacific Islander-Americans were struggling to find their identities in the United States. Some found prosperity in gangs. Others pursued higher education to understand themselves culturally and become capable gentlemen in this country.

The Founding Fathers enrolled at San Diego State University and became involved in cultural organizations. However, they wanted to be around people who have similar interests, lived a similar lifestyle, and hungered to make greater impacts in the community—a sense of involvement that never existed.

In 2000, the Ten Founding Fathers founded Alpha Psi Rho at San Diego State University. Alpha Psi Rho was forged upon four simple yet iron principles: Brotherhood, Academics, Prosperity, and Strength, which provide for an unyielding foundation yet limitless potential. This Lifestyle continues today and has become the essence of being a Gentleman of Alpha Psi Rho.

===Founding Fathers===
*Jason Valoroso
*Kenny Fong
*James Kuniyoshi
*Jeremy Quirante
*Jay Balanay
*Kenny Ortega
*Ryan Lucina
*Reuel Andaya
*Anthony Gambol
*Benjamin Abiva

==The Pillars==
The Foundation of this Fraternity was created on Brotherhood, Academics, Prosperity, and Strength. These ideals are to be preached and upheld by each brother to their fullest ability. Their meanings are:

'''Brotherhood'''
* It is the strongest bond that unites the brothers of this fraternity. It is a lifetime commitment that entails self-sacrifice, valor, and integrity for its brothers.
'''Academics'''
* The ultimate goal of its members is to graduate from the University with a degree. To maintain a high standard of Academic life while attending college.
'''Prosperity'''
* Being a member of Alpha Psi Rho is to be successful in all aspects of life: Academically, Socially, and Physically.
'''Strength'''
* To be able to endure and overcome both mental and physical challenges that present itself during a brhother's lifetime.

==National Board Members==
<big>'''2020-2022 National Board'''</big><ref>
Officers|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! colspan="2" |'''Board Members'''
|-
|<small>President</small>
|<small>Jason Vicente</small>
|-
|<small>Vice President</small>
|<small>Joseph Batie</small>
|-
|<small>Administrative Director</small>
|<small>Emmanuel Roberts</small>
|-
|<small>Vice President of Internal Affairs</small>
|<small>Naomi Choi</small>
|-
|<small>Finance</small>
|<small>Jules Abille</small>
|-
|<small>Media Relations</small>
|<small>Daniel Velez</small>
|-
|<small>Leadership Development</small>
|<small>Mike Del Rosario</small>
|-
|<small>Chapter/Alumni Relations</small>
|<small>Ron Pascual</small>
|-
|<small>Director of Risk Management</small>
|<small>Bryce Griffin</small>
|}


==See also==


* [[Cultural interest fraternities and sororities]]
==External links==
* [[List of Asian American fraternities and sororities]]
* [https://apsirho.wixsite.com/sdsuapsirho San Diego State University Alpha Psi Rho]
* [[List of social fraternities]]
* [https://csunapsirho.wixsite.com/betachapter Cal State University Northridge Alpha Psi Rho]
* [http://csusmapsirho.com Cal State University San Marcos Alpha Psi Rho]
* [https://unlvalphapsirho.wixsite.com/deltachapter University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alpha Psi Rho]


==References==
{{Reflist}}


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Alpha Psi Rho
ΑΨΡ
FoundedMarch 1, 2000; 24 years ago (2000-03-01)
San Diego State University
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisAsian-Pacific Islander
ScopeRegional
MottoAlways Be Bold and Strong
PillarsBrotherhood, Academics, Prosperity, and Strength
Colors  Navy Blue and   Gold
SymbolDoberman
PublicationAlpha Psi Rho Monthly Newsletter
PhilanthropyUnderprivileged youth
Chapters4
Members60+ active
600+ lifetime
NicknameAPsiRho, Rho Doggs
Headquarters5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, California 32182
United States
Websiteapsirho.wixsite.com/sdsuapsirho

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]

History

[edit]

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]

  • Benjamin Abiva
  • Reuel Anday
  • Jay Balanay
  • Kenny Fong
  • Anthony Gambol
  • James Kuniyoshi
  • Ryan Lucina
  • Kenny Ortega
  • Jeremy Quirante
  • Jason Valoroso

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]

Chapters

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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
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]
  1. ^ Gamma chapter started as a special interest group called BAPS on August 26, 2006, that became Alpha Phi Rho on February 22, 2012.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Ladson-Billings, Gloria (2003-11-01). Critical Race Theory Perspectives on the Social Studies: The Profession, Policies, and Curriculum. IAP. p. 181. ISBN 978-1-60752-510-3 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Torbenson, Craig LaRon; Parks, Gregory (2009). Brothers and Sisters: Diversity in College Fraternities and Sororities. Associated University Presse. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-8386-4194-1.
  3. ^ a b c "Alpha Psi Rho Fraternity". San Diego State University Greek Life. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  4. ^ a b "History". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  5. ^ a b c "History". Alpha Psi Rho Gamma chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  6. ^ a b "About Us". Alpha Psi Rho Beta Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Martinez, Andrea (2016-04-13). "The 'high caliber men' of Alpha Psi Rho Aim to Unite Asian-Pacific Islander Students". The Cougar Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  8. ^ a b Martinez, Andrea (2016-02-10). "Meet the Greeks". The Cougar Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  9. ^ "Founding Fathers". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  10. ^ a b "Alpha Psi Rho Fraternity". California State University, Northridge | Asian American Studies. 2014-04-09. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  11. ^ a b "About Us". Alpha Psi Rho Delta Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  12. ^ "Brhothers". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  13. ^ "UNLV Festival of Communities". LasVegasSun.com. April 16, 2011. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  14. ^ a b Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (December 29, 2022) "Alpha Psi Rho", Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed December 23, 2022.
  15. ^ "Newsletter". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  16. ^ "Chapters". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  17. ^ "Alpha Psi Rho - UNLV Involvement Center". University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  18. ^ "API Student Organizations | Asian Pacific Islander". California State University San Marcos. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
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