Alpha Psi Rho
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| Alpha Psi Rho | |
|---|---|
| ΑΨΡ | |
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| Founded | March 1, 2000 San Diego State University |
| Type | Social |
| Emphasis | Asian-Pacific Islander |
| Motto | Always Be Bold and Strong ΑΒΒΑΣ |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Symbol | Doberman |
| Philanthropy | Underprivileged Youth |
| Chartered | San Diego |
| Chapters | 4 |
| Members | 60+ active 600+ lifetime |
| Nickname | APsiRho, Rho Doggs |
| Headquarters | 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA US |
| Website | http://www.alphapsirho.com |
Alpha Psi Rho (ΑΨΡ, also known as APsiRho ) is an Asian/Pacific Islander-interest 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.
Chapters
Alpha Psi Rho has established 4 chapters and 1 colony located in California and Nevada.
Full Fledged Chapters
- Α- San Diego State University : March 1st, 2000
- Β- California State University, Northridge : September 1st, 2003
- Γ- California State University, San Marcos: August 26th, 2006
- Δ- University of Nevada, Las Vegas: April 2nd, 2011
Colony
- E- California State University, Fullerton: January 12th, 2013*
(*) Inactive
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.
The Pillars
Alpha Psi Rho is a social fraternity founded on these four ideals.
Brotherhood
- It is the strongest bond that unites the brothers of this fraternity.
Academics
- The ultimate goal of its members is to graduate from the university with a degree.
Prosperity
- To be successful in all aspects of life: academically, mentally, and socially.
Strength
- To be able to overcome all challenges, both physical and mental.