THE BIRTH OF OMEGA
OMEGA PSI PHI HISTORY
On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. This event occurred in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. Just, the faculty adviser, in the Science Hall (now known as Thirkield Hall). The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning “friendship is essential to the soul,” the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The phrase was selected as the motto.
EVENTS
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HISTORICAL NEWS
The Men of Sigma Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Sigma Omega Foundation a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, cordially invite all to our Annual Mardi Gras Scholarship Fundraiser! For more details or to purchase tickets visit us at https://omegamardigras20.eventbrite.com Come and enjoy the Mardi Gras experience with the Ques Bi-level entertainment 2 DJs – (Underground Level) &(Upper Level) Louisiana style cuisine Casino Cash bar We will have wonderful door prizes & a 50/50 raffle available. The attire is Upscale (Costumes encouraged but not mandatory) Bring your Trumpet, Snare Drum, Saxophone, Tuba, Trombone, Cow Bell even your Kazoo! We want you to lead the Second Line!!! Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez…Let the Good Times Roll!!!!
The Men of Sigma Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Sigma Omega Foundation a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, cordially invite all to our Annual Mardi Gras Scholarship Fundraiser! Come and enjoy the Mardi Gras experience with the Ques Bi-level entertainment 2 DJs – (Underground Level) &(Upper Level) Louisiana style cuisine Casino Cash bar We will have wonderful door prizes & a 50/50 raffle available. T he attire is Upscale (Costumes encouraged but not mandatory) For more details or to purchase tickets visit us at https://omegamardigras2019.eventbrite.com Bring your Trumpet, Snare Drum, Saxophone, Tuba, Trombone, Cow Bell even your Kazoo! We want you to lead the Second Line!!! Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez…Let the Good Times Roll!!!! The Bruhs . . . We will “Get It In!!!!
Please join the Men of Omega Psi Phi Inc., Sigma Omega Chapter on December 8, 2018 from 10am – 12pm for our annual Ernest Fair Sr. Christmas Breakfast. Location: Percy L. Julian High School located at 10330 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60643 Time: 10am to 12pm Cost: $20 Click here to purchase tickets A portion of the proceeds will benefit our scholarship fund, which allows us to provide scholarships to deserving young men and women in our communities.
Troy, New York – On April 28 2018 three brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. met while coaching their respective teams at the Ten80 Education National STEM League Finals. This international STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition was hosted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. During this competition, more than 50 middle and high school teams competed for the Grand Championship, where students tested their innovation skills in the Student Racing and Student Rover Challenge competitions. The National STEM League Finals are the conclusion of yearlong curriculums in which students think innovatively about how engineering can improve personal, academic and professional pursuits. Brother Chadwick Hawking (XI Chapter, Spring 2001) brought his team “Knight Riderz” from Columbia SC, Brother Demetrius Jackson (Delta Omega Chapter, Spring 2012) brought his team “Lone Star Motorsport” for San Antonio TX, and Brother Lionel Pittman (Sigma Omega Chapter, Spring 2013) brought his team “BE4ST” from Chicago IL. In between the student competitions the brothers fellowshipped and reflected on the importance of mentorship through STEM learning in the African American community. Brother Jackson’s team won the Grand Championship in the Middle School Division and, Brother Pittman’s, team won the Grand Championship in the High School Division and took 2nd place in the Autonomous Rover Competition. From its inception, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., has been intertwined in the STEM community, and these brothers are assurance that the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., has a continued and lasting impact on the STEM field.
The Men of Sigma Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Sigma Omega Foundation a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, cordially invite all to our Annual Mardi Gras Scholarship Fundraiser! To purchase tickets visit https://omegamardigras2018.eventbrite.com . Come and enjoy the Mardi Gras experience with the Ques Hosted by Life Coach and Media Personality Monique Spence Bi-level entertainment 2 DJs – Sean Legend (Underground Level) & V103’s Eric “ET” Taylor (Upper Level) Louisiana style cuisine Casino Cash bar We will have wonderful door prizes & a 50/50 raffle available. The attire is Upscale (Costumes encouraged but not mandatory) For more details or to purchase tickets visit us at www.OmegaMardiGras.com Bring your Trumpet, Snare Drum, Saxophone, Tuba, Trombone, Cow Bell even your Kazoo! We want you to lead the Second Line!!! Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez…Let the Good Times Roll!!!! The Bruhs . . . We will “Get It In!!!!
Join us for our annual Earnest E. Fair, Sr. Family Christmas breakfast.
The Men of Sigma Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Sigma Omega Foundation (a 501c3 charitable organization) cordially nvite all to our Annual Mardi Gras Scholarship Fundraiser! Come and enjoy the Mardi Gras experience with the Ques Hosted by Life Coach and Media Personality Monique Spence Dj Sean Legand (Underground Level) & V103’s Eric “ET” Taylor (Upper Level) Bi-level entertainment 2 DJs Louisiana style cuisine Cash bar We will have wonderful door prizes & a 50/50 raffle available. The attire is Upscale (Costumes encouraged but not mandatory) For more details or to purchase tickets visit us at www.OmegaMardiGras.com Bring your Trumpet, Snare Drum, Saxophone, Tuba, Trombone, Cow Bell even your Kazoo! We want you to lead the Second Line!!! Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez…Let the Good Times Roll!!!! The Bruhs . . . We will “Get It In!!!!
Join Sigma Omega Chapter and Craig Morton (Pi Psi ’88) from 5 – 10PM for BLACK GREEK FRIDAY AFTER WORK! This professional networking event is Every First Friday of The Month at Renaissance Bronzeville located at 4641 S. King Dr. Chicago, Illinois. Tell all of the Black Greeks you know, invite your Chapter and friends. It will be a great time and it’s all free. Spread the word and share! Also add people to this group. If you want to reserve a VIP section for your group log on to blackgreekfirstfridays.eventbrite.com
