Psi Chi Omega


Psi Chi Omega, is an Asian American interest fraternity founded in 1992 at the University of California, San Diego. It has chartered six chapters in California.

History

On, Psi Chi Omega was founded at the University of California, San Diego. It was established as an Asian interest fraternity. The fraternity was recognized by the university on January 27, 1992 and joined the UCSD Multi-Cultural Greek Council three days later, on.
The fraternity's 26 founders were:
Psi Chi Omega's Beta chapter was installed on at University of California, Riverside. Gamma chapter at the University of California, Davis started as a colony on, and was formally installed on.
Its newest chapter, Zeta chapter, was installed on at San Francisco State University.

Symbols

The fraternity's colors are forest green and midnight black. Its pillars are Integrity, Perseverance, and Eternal Brotherhood.
Psi Chi Omega's nicknames are Psi Chis, PXO, and PCO.

Activities

The brothers of Psi Chi Omega participate in activities ranging from community service to intramural sports. The brothers participate annually in community service projects, such as, Trick-O-Canning for the local food bank, Relay for Life, Muscle Dystrophy Association Walk and Chili Cook Off, Asian Heritage Street Festival, and the San Diego Asian Film Festival.
Most recently, Psi Chi Omega partnered with a non-profit organization called, to raise awareness about the spread of viral hepatitis worldwide.

Chapters

Psi Chi Omega chapters, listed in order founded. Active chapters noted in bold, inactive chapters noted in italics.
ChapterCharter date and rangeInstitutionLocationStatus
AlphaUniversity of California, San DiegoSan Diego, CAActive
Beta – 20xx ?University of California, RiversideRiverside, CAInactive
GammaUniversity of California, DavisDavis, CAActive
Deltaxxxx–2005University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CAInactive
EpsilonSan Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CAActive
ZetaSan Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CAActive