Alpha Psi Rho

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]

Alpha Psi Rho
ΑΨΡ
FoundedMarch 1, 2000 (March 1, 2000)
San Diego State University
TypeSocial
EmphasisAsian-Pacific Islander
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

History

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 chapter at California 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

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][lower-alpha 1]
Epsilon colony January 12, 2013 – 2013 California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, California Inactive [14]

Notes
  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

References
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. "Alpha Psi Rho Fraternity". San Diego State University Greek Life. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  4. "History". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  5. "History". Alpha Psi Rho Gamma chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  6. "About Us". Alpha Psi Rho Beta Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  7. 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.
  8. Martinez, Andrea (2016-02-10). "Meet the Greeks". The Cougar Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  9. "Founding Fathers". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  10. "Alpha Psi Rho Fraternity". California State University, Northridge | Asian American Studies. 2014-04-09. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  11. "About Us". Alpha Psi Rho Delta Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  12. "Brhothers". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  13. "UNLV Festival of Communities". LasVegasSun.com. April 16, 2011. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  14. Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (December 29, 2022) "Alpha Psi Rho", Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed December 23, 2022.
  15. "Newsletter". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  16. "Chapters". Alpha Psi Rho Alpha Chapter. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  17. "Alpha Psi Rho - UNLV Involvement Center". University of Nevada, Los Vegas. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  18. "API Student Organizations | Asian Pacific Islander". California State University San Marcos. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
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