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Alpha Psi Rho
ΑΨΡ
FoundedMarch 1, 2000; 24 years ago (2000-03-01)
San Diego State University
TypeSocial
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+ collegiate
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 chapteratCalifornia 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[edit]

    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]

    Notes[edit]

    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[edit]

    References[edit]

    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.
  • ^ 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.
  • ^ a b c "Alpha Psi Rho Fraternity". San Diego State University Greek Life. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ a b "History". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ a b c "History". Alpha Psi Rho Gamma chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ a b "About Us". Alpha Psi Rho Beta Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ 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.
  • ^ a b Martinez, Andrea (2016-02-10). "Meet the Greeks". The Cougar Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ "Founding Fathers". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ a b "Alpha Psi Rho Fraternity". California State University, Northridge | Asian American Studies. 2014-04-09. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ a b "About Us". Alpha Psi Rho Delta Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ "Brhothers". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ "UNLV Festival of Communities". LasVegasSun.com. April 16, 2011. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ 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.
  • ^ "Newsletter". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ "Chapters". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ "Alpha Psi Rho - UNLV Involvement Center". University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  • ^ "API Student Organizations | Asian Pacific Islander". California State University San Marcos. Retrieved 2023-02-10.

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