A Guide to Fraternity & Sorority Life - University of South Carolina ...

Phi Beta Sigma (ΦΒΣ)National Founding:Howard University, 1914Chapter Founding:Gamma Alpha Gamma, 2007Symbol(s):Dove & White CarnationColors:Royal Blue & Pure WhiteNickname(s):SigmaAffiliation:National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is the sixth Greek letter fraternity for men inthe NPHC and was founded in 1914 at Howard University. The Gamma AlphaGamma Chapter was established on the campus of USC Upstate in 2007, and isone the leading and fastest growing fraternities on campus. The brothers of PhiBeta Sigma Fraternity are involved in various organizations on campus such asResidence Halls Association, Student Government Association, Black StudentLeaders, Campus Activities Board, Peer Leaders, Media Board, and IMPACT.The ideals of the fraternity are crystallized into three philosophies which arebrotherhood, scholarship, and service. Phi Beta Sigma’s philanthropic platformincludes programs under Bigger and Better Business, Social Action, andEducation. Every year, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity volunteers its service orpartners with various non-profit organizations such as American Cancer Society,Relay for Life, and HIV/AIDS. Favored among the brothers of the GammaAlpha Gamma Chapter is brining awareness to low social economic causes bySleeping Out with the Homeless within the Upstate communityPhi Beta Sigma searches for the progressive men that can carry out the motto“Culture for Service and Service for Humanity” and current members can befound in all walks including but not limited to Politics, Entertainment, and Sports.Phi Beta Sigma is the proud to be the first and only organization to elect a livingpresident which is President Bill Clinton.Legacy 2013 20