Phi Sigma Nu

Phi Sigma Nu
ΦΣΝ
FoundedFebruary 13, 1996; 28 years ago (1996-02-13)
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisNative Americans
ScopeNational
MottoMen of Valor. Men of Pride
PillarsLeadership, Individuality, Community, Honesty, Wisdom, Pride, and Unity
Colors  Red,   Yellow,   Black, and   White
SymbolSnapping Turtle
PublicationWarrior's Words
Chapters11
Colonies1
HeadquartersPO Box 2040
Pembroke, North Carolina 28372
United States
Websitewww.phisigmanu.com//

Phi Sigma Nu (ΦΣΝ) is the oldest and largest Native American fraternity in the United States. It was founded in 1996 in North Carolina.

History

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Phi Sigma Nu is a Native American fraternity founded on February 13, 1996 at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.[1][2] It is the first national Native American Indian fraternity to be formed in the United States.[1][2] The fraternity uses no alcohol in its ceremonies or initiation, as these ceremonies are viewed as a purifying processes.[1]

The Mission Statement of Phi Sigma Nu is:

We, the Brothers of Phi Sigma Nu, empower Native Men to collectively engage in academic, social, cultural and physical realms to promote and inspire growth in tribal families, tribal communities, the United States of America and the world at large.

The fraternity is governed by a National Chief Council, an elected body of national officers presided over by a Chief President. The current Chief President is Dr. Lawrence T. Locklear.[3][4]

The fraternity is recognized by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.[5]

As of August 29, 2020, the Fraternity reports it has more than 400 brothers representing more than 55 tribes.[6]

Symbols

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The motto of Phi Sigma Nu is "Men of Valor. Men of Pride." Its colors are red, yellow, black, and white. Its symbol is the snapping turtle. Its publication is Warriors Words.

The fraternity's seven founding principles or pillars are Leadership, Individuality, Community, Honesty, Wisdom, Pride, and Unity[4]

Chapters

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Phi Sigma Nu has twelve collegiate chapters and three professional chapters.

Collegiate chapters

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Active chapters in indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.[7]

Name Chartered Institution Location Status Notes Reference
Alpha February 13, 1996 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, North Carolina Active
Beta April 18, 2001 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Active
Gamma October 31, 2003 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina Active
Delta April 2, 2006 Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma Active
Epsilon April 22, 2006 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma Active
Zeta November 1, 2007 Arizona State University Phoenix, Arizona Active
Eta University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina inactive
Theta New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico Inactive
Iota April 1, 2014 Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, Kansas Active
Kappa Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire Provisional
Lambda Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, Oklahoma Provisional
St. Gregory's University St. Gregory's University Shawnee, Oklahoma Provisional

Professional Chapters

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The Fraternity provides for alumni and volunteer networking after graduation with Professional Chapters that are formed to provide local alumni support of campus chapters. Active chapters in indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.[7]

Name Chartered Institution Location Status Notes Reference
Nu Alpha December 15, 2007 North Carolina Active
Nu Beta Kansas Provisional
Nu Gamma Oklahoma Provisional

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Torbenson, Craig LaRon; Parks, Gregory (2009). Brothers and Sisters: Diversity in College Fraternities and Sororities. Associated University Presses. pp. 133–156. ISBN 978-0838641941.
  2. ^ a b Barnett, George A. (2011). Encyclopedia of Social Networks, Volume 1. Sage. p. 298. ISBN 978-1412979115.
  3. ^ ΦΣΝ Warrior's Words, from the national website, accessed 7 Nov 2020.
  4. ^ a b As noted on the PSN National Website, accessed 7 Nov 2020.
  5. ^ "Special Interest Fraternities & Sororities". Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  6. ^ Press Release, 2020 annual meeting, accessed 7 Nov 2020.
  7. ^ a b ΦΣΝ Chapter list, from the national website, accessed 7 Nov 2020.