Phi Sigma Chi Multicultural Fraternity

This article is about the American multicultural college fraternity. For other organizations, see Phi Sigma Chi (disambiguation).

Phi Sigma Chi Multicultural Fraternity (ΨΣΦ) is an American college fraternity. It was established in 1996 at the New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn, New York. The fraternity has established fourteen collegiate chapters. It is a member of the National Multicultural Greek Council.

Phi Sigma Chi Multicultural Fraternity
ΨΣΦ
Founded	November 16, 1996; 28 years ago (November 16, 1996) New York City College of Technology
Type	Social
Affiliation	NMGC
Emphasis	Multicultural
Scope	National
Motto	"We are bound by nothing, for Phi is the limit!"
Colors	Crimson and   Gold
Mascot	Eternal phoenix
Chapters	4 active
Colonies	2
Headquarters	United States
Website	phisigmachi.com

History

Phi Sigma Chi Multicultural Fraternity was established at the New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn, New York, on November 16, 1996.^{[1][2][3]: 162} Its founders were Heraldo Gabriel, Archer Hutchinson, Steven Lee, Carlos Lopez, Noah Rodriguez, and Marvin Simon.^[2] Its mission was "to direct members toward a consciousness of their lifetime responsibility of helping others".^[3]: 164 It also sought to improved its communities by developing leaders.^[3]: 165

Initially, the fraternity remained independent.^[3]: 162 In 1998, it became a founding member of the National Multicultural Greek Council.^[4] The fraternity added two additional chapters in New York state, including Beta at Brooklyn College in 1998 and Gamma at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2001.^{[1][5][3]: 162}

The fraternity became international with the establishment of a chapter in Trinidad and Tobago in 2010.^[1] In the United States, its first chapter outside of New York City was Iota at Buffalo State University in 2013, followed by its first chapter outside of New York state at the University of Virginia in 2013 and Lehigh University in 2021.^[1][5] In total, Phi Sigma Chi has chartered 13 collegiate chapters and one alumni chapter.^[1][5]

Symbols

Phi Sigma Chi's motto is "We are bound by nothing, for Phi is the limit!".^[2] The fraternity's call is "Phiii! Yo!".^[2] Its colors are crimson and gold.^[2] Its mascot is the eternal phoenix.^[2]

Activities

The fraternity promotes the understanding and celebration of multiculturalism by hosting forums on various aspects of race.^[6] It also sponsor a national strolling team, The PhiNasty Stroll Team.^[7]

Philanthropy

Phi Sigma Chi members participate in community beautification efforts and provide leadership programs for at-risk youths.^[3]: 169 Its Beautification Project aims to improve community gardens, parks, playgrounds, and other shared spaces.^[8] Some of their philanthropic efforts have supported the American Cancer Society, City Year, Dove Services, the Food Bank of New Jersey, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, the Kidney and Urology Foundation, the Newark Soup Kitchen, and the Valerie Fund.^[3]: 170

The fraternity also has an ongoing campaign for sickle cell anemia awareness.^[9] Members have also participated in Adopt-a-Highway, the AIDS Walk, and the MS Walk.^[3]: 170

Chapters

Following are the fraternity's chapters, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters indicated in italics.^[1][5]

Chapter	Charter date and range	Institution	Location	Status	References
Alpha	November 16, 1996 – 202x ?	New York City College of Technology	Brooklyn, New York	Inactive	[2]
Beta	1998	Brooklyn College	Brooklyn, New York	Active
Gamma	2001–20xx ?	John Jay College of Criminal Justice	New York City, New York	Inactive
Delta	2011–201x ?	York College, City University of New York	Jamaica, Queens, New York	Inactive
Epsilon	2011–20xx ?	York College, City University of New York	Jamaica, Queens, New York	Inactive
Zeta	2010–201x ?	College of Staten Island	Staten Island, New York	Inactive
Eta	2011–201x ?	University of Trinidad and Tobago	Wallerfield, Tunapuna–Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago	Inactive	[a]
Theta	2013–20xx ?	Lehman College	Bronx, New York	Inactive
		Monroe College
Iota	2013	Buffalo State University	Buffalo, New York	Active
Kappa	2013–20xx ?	University of Virginia	Charlottesville, Virginia	Colony
Lambda	2015–20xx ?	State University of New York at New Paltz	New Paltz, New York	Inactive
Mu	2021	Lehigh University	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Active
Nu	2024	Lafayette College	Easton, Pennsylvania	Active
Omega				Memorial
Pi Alpha	2024	NYC Alumni	New York City, New York	Active
Metro colony		Various colleges of the Greater New York City Area	Greater New York City, New York	Colony	[b]

1. At one point, this was a community-based chapter in Pleasantville, Trinidad & Tobago. It is also listed as the Epsilon chapter.
2. Colony was established in 2009.

See also

• Cultural interest fraternities and sororities