Phi Beta Sigma

My original interests began with psychology. I have always had a passion for the workings of the mind. One career I did not consider was nursing. My thoughts were, it took a strong hearted person to provide such intimate care to others and although I commended those people, I was not one of them. One event was all it took to forever change my view on nursing and ultimately, define my destiny. I stumbled upon an entry-level position working with behaviorally challenged, developmentally disabled…

I have a deep-seated passion for fixing injustice in the world, particularly the inequality of women, including the systemic violence they face in our contemporary societies. Political theory has given me a framework in which to pursue the desire I have, to understand these issues in an educated context. This has led to my fascination with the writings of political thinkers, frondeurs, philosophy, international law, and the freedom of sexuality. I intend to purse feminist political theory,…

In the hollow halls of Cornell University, an elite institutions of higher learning the germination of a transcending organization began. Following suit around the county, in particular at Howard University, considered by many as the mecca of African American scholarship other transcending organizations arose. The fruit bore from these transcending organizations provided the core leadership and game changers that shaped the twentieth-century black experience. Too name a few: W.E.B Du Bose,…

founded between 1906 and 1963 catering to African American men and women. They are Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated. All nine make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council…

The student organization I chose to write my reflection about is the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. This fraternity is a part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and is the Omega Epsilon Chapter at the University of Toledo. Their colors are royal purple and old gold and their national founding date is November 17, 1911. The fraternity also goes by other names like the (Ques or Da Bruhz). Some of the requirements are to have at least 30 credit hours and a GPA of 2.5 or higher. There were…

variety of programs designed to enhance the cultural experience of UA students. These organizations are often referred to as divine nine: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho Fraternity, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity. NPHC organizations are committed to community service and support academic excellence between members and the…

The most memorable day in my life was when I became a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. First off, I didn’t know anything about becoming a Sigma Beta. I’ve watched plenty of movies that have dealt with fraternities, but it gave me a whole new meaning becoming a member. The requirements for me to become a Beta I wasn’t expecting. That was because all the movies I had watched pertaining to becoming a part of an organization such as this were not the real thing. Just that quickly I became a…

The first Greek fraternity Phi Beta Kappa “fat hat club”, which was founded on December 5, 1776 at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, the second oldest university, but the oldest is Harvard. Phi Beta Kappa had all the characteristics of today's fraternities a motto, a ritual, a badge, and principals of high idealism, a bond of friendship, and an urge to share the organization's values through expansion to other college campuses. The society was formed for social and literary…

She is the finance assistant for Alpha Sigma Tau sorority. Paige Ip is a junior on the homecoming court. She is an integrated marking communications major from Meridian Mississippi. Ip’s campus involvements includes, serving as the vice president for the student government association and Beta Beta Beta, Blue Key and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. During 2014, Ip was crowned Miss UWA and Miss Paragon. “I’ve earned…

So to understand why Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. was founded you have to understand where it was founded which is upstate New York at Cornell University. It was founded by 7 black men which are called the “Jewels” according to (apa1906). There names were Henrey Arthur Callis…