Psi Iota Xi

Psi Iota Xi (ΨΙΞ) is a women's philanthropic organization with chapters throughout the midwestern United States.

Psi Iota Xi
ΨΙΠ
FoundedSeptember 19, 1897 (1897-09-19)
Central High School, Muncie, IN
TypeService, non-collegiate
AffiliationIndependent
ScopeRegional, Midwest
Colors  Old gold and   Turquoise blue
SymbolLyre and Lamp
FlowerYellow Rose
PublicationHelicon
PhilanthropySpeech and hearing-related causes
Chapters135
Members3,500 collegiate
Headquarters3905 Vincennes Road
Suite 303

Indianapolis, IN 46268
US
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Psi Iota Xi was founded in 1897 in Muncie, Indiana by a group of students and teachers.[1] The organization has chartered chapters in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan. As of 2009, there are approximately 3,500 members in 135 chapters.

Purposes

Psi Iota Xi chapters are focused on raising money and offering volunteer service to improve the quality of life in their communities, with special emphasis on speech and hearing-related causes.

References

  1. Publishing, Turner (1993). Huntington Co, In. Turner Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-56311-121-1.


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