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Alpha Psi Rho
ΑΨΡ
FoundedMarch 1, 2000; 24 years ago (March 1, 2000)
San Diego State University
TypeSocial
EmphasisAsian-Pacific Islander
MottoAlways Be Bold and Strong
PillarsBrotherhood, Academics, Prosperity, and Strength
Colors  Navy Blue and   Gold
SymbolDoberman
PublicationAlpha Psi Rho Monthly Newsletter
PhilanthropyUnderprivileged Youth
CharteredSan Diego
Chapters4
Members60+ active
600+ lifetime
NicknameAPsiRho, Rho Doggs

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 since expanded to include four chapters in California and Nevada.[3]

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.[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]

The founding fathers of Alpha Psi Rho are:[7]

  • 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.[8] 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 Phi Rho on February 22, 2012.[5][9] The Delta chapter at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas was chartered on April 2, 2011.[10]

In December 2013, a pledge of the Beta chapter was seriously burned while holding matches during a hazing ritual, requiring surgery and a leave of absence from class that lasted more than three weeks.[11] There were also reports that pledges were required to wear weighted-down backpacks.[11] The university placed the fraternity on probation through May 30, 2016, and did not allow it to recruit new members for a year, during which time members underwent anti-hazing training.[11]

The Gamma chapter won the university's Community Development and Lifelong Membership award for 2014­-2015.[9] 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.[12][9] Members also volunteer with charities that work with Asian-Pacific Islander youth.[9][13]

Although established as a South Asian or Filipino fraternity, it welcomes all races and sexual orientations.[9][13] Alpha Psi Rho members are referred to as "bhothers".[14] Its publication is the Alpha Psi Rho Monthly Newsletter.[15]

Chapters

Active chapters are in bold, and inactive groups are in italics. The fraternity is not related to the local sorority, Alpha Phi Rho, established in Jonesboro, Georgia.[16]

Chapter Chaptered date Founding institution Location Status References
Alpha March 1, 2000 San Diego State University San Diego, California Active [17][3]
Beta September 1, 2003 California State University, Northridge Northridge, California Active [8][6]
Delta April 2, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada Active [18][10]
Gamma February 22, 2012 California State University, San Marcos San Marcos, California Active [9][19][5][a]
Epsilon colony January 12, 2013 California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, California Inactive

Notes

  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

References

  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. ^ "Founding Fathers". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  8. ^ a b "Alpha Psi Rho Fraternity". California State University, Northridge | Asian American Studies. 2014-04-09. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ a b "About Us". Alpha Psi Rho Delta Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  11. ^ a b c Gazzar, Brenda (2015-03-01). "Before pledge's death, CSUN's response to fraternity hazing was limited". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  12. ^ "UNLV Festival of Communities". LasVegasSun.com. April 16, 2011. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  13. ^ a b Martinez, Andrea (2016-02-10). "Meet the Greeks". The Cougar Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  14. ^ "Brhothers". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  15. ^ "Newsletter". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  16. ^ "Alpha Psi Rho Sorority Inc - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  17. ^ "Chapters". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  18. ^ "Alpha Psi Rho - UNLV Involvement Center". University of Nevada, Los Vegas. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  19. ^ "API Student Organizations | Asian Pacific Islander". California State University San Marcos. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
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