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Phi Beta Chi | |
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Founded | March 26, 1978; 46 years ago (1978-03-26) University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Lutheran heritage |
Scope | National |
Motto | Amor Via Vitae in Christo Love through Life in Christ |
Colors | Azure Blue, White |
Symbol | Ellipse |
Flower | White Rose of Sharon |
Publication | The Ellipse |
Philanthropy | AbleLight and the YMCA |
Chapters | 5 active, 24 installed |
Headquarters | 267 Timber Drive #2274 Garner, NC 27529-9998 |
Website | Official website |
Phi Beta Chi (ΦΒΧ) is a national sorority in the United States Phi Beta Chi was founded in 1978 on Christian values and celebrates its Lutheran heritage.
Phi Beta Chi was founded on March 26, 1978 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. At inception, it was formed as a collegiate Christian sorority to support collegiate women socially, spiritually, and academically. Founders were from the Lutheran Church heritage.[1][2]
Approximately 25 chapters have been formed, of which five are active. Active chapters noted in bold, inactive chapters in italics. [1]
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