Omega Phi Psi Fraternity
Kappa Upsilon Chapter
West Palm Beach, Florida
Manhood - Scholarship - Perseverance - Uplift
Kappa Upsilon
EVENTS
ABOUT US
OMEGA PSI PHI
HISTORY
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college.
Thirkield Hall at Howard University is the Birthplace of Omega.
The Founders were three undergraduates -- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Dr. Ernest Everett Just.
Motto: "Friendship is Essential to the Soul"
Cardinal Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift.
INTERNATIONALLY
MANDATED PROGRAMS
TALENT
HUNT
Provides exposure, encouragement and financial assistance to talented young people participating in the performing arts. Winners are awarded recognition and may be given college scholarships.
SCHOLARSHIP
Promotes academic excellence among the undergraduate members. Graduate chapters provide financial assistance to student members and non-members.
HEALTH INITIATIVES
Chapters facilitate, participate and coordinate activities that promote good health practices. Some of the programs are the Charles Drew Blood Drive and partnership with the American Diabetes Association.
ACHIEVEMENT
WEEK
Observed each November and is designed to recognize those individuals at the local and international levels who have contributed to community uplift. A High School Essay Contest is to be held in conjunction with Achievement Week.
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