The Idea of Phi Kappa Psi

The Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity is a private association of educated men who endeavor to live honorably and humanely. Its Brotherhood is open to men of talent and character, but to those in particular who as gentlemen feel an affinity with one another in the common ways of college life and, moreover, in the pursuit of excellence. Such men may differ in their origins, backgrounds, and beliefs, and even be set upon diverse purposes, interests, and vocations. Yet as Brothers in Phi Kappa Psi, they are vitally united in their dedication to the highest standards of intellectual, emotional, and spiritual integrity. Phi Kappa Psi encourages all its Brothers to express the true measure of their abilities and personalities through the great joy of serving others. Although the Fraternity is not in itself a religion, its ethical principles are derived from ancient wisdom and hallowed traditions that serve to advance the noble elements within human nature and thus work to overcome baseness and corruption. Phi Kappa Psi affirms its sense of fraternity to be joyous and life-giving for men capable of comprehending and accepting the meaning of its privileges, challenges and obligations. Relying on the discipline and responsibility of its individual Brothers, Phi Kappa Psi, alone of all fraternities, entrusts the governance of its Chapters and of the general Fraternity to its student leaders, whose exercise of authority is balanced and complemented by its alumni. For young men Phi Kappa Psi helps to shape the random experiences of the college years into a more stable form in which life begins to reveal larger, clearer purposes, and friendships become firm and lasting. In the middle years the Fraternity helps to sustain mature men in the settled courses of life, strengthening their resolve and renewing their spirits through the ripening of friendship. In later life the Fraternity helps to impart the harmony and wholeness that can lead the principled man, upheld by the loyalty of his friends, to understanding the contentment. Above all, Phi Kappa Psi creates a moral order for the conduct of life that, generation after generation, unites men of honor, decency, and good will in enduring friendship and Brotherly love.

written by: Kent Christopher Owen

Why should I join Phi Kappa Psi?

1. Lifelong friendships The gentlemen you meet in the fraternity will quickly number among your closest friends, and they will remain your lifelong friends. The fraternity makes it easy to stay in contact with old friends,and it gives you the chance to help and advise under-graduate brothers. 2. Strong National Brotherhood Phi Kappa Psi has currenlty grown a brotherhood of over 87,000 initiates, with 57,000 living alumni and is strong across the nation at 90+ campuses besides Rowan University. A Rowan Phi Psi can go to any of these campuses and be immediately welcomed as a brother. 3. Community Service We endeavor to help the community whenever we can by participating in charity events, community service projects, projects with local schools, ecological maintenance, getting involved with other student organizations and more. 4. Leadership Our fraternity is composed of brothers working together as a team to complete and take leadership of numerous tasks. There are a variety of responsibilities that we entrust into our brothers such as being the President of our local chapter, handling the fraternity's funds, or setting up events like fund raisers, sports, dinner with the Alumni, etc. 5. Academics & Scholarship Phi Psi will not make you abandon your coursework--rather, we understand that classes are the primary reason one is at Rowan University and we make allowances for them. Furthmore, Phi Psi gives annual scholarships to undergraduate and graduate student members, both on the national and local level. This multi-million dollar fund, made possible by the generosity of our alumni, provides approximately $150,000 in scholarships each year. Finally, you may find that the best study groups are formed with fellow Phi Psi brothers.

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