Rush Pi Alpha Phi
Brotherhood,
Philanthropy and Leadership. The pursuit of Academic Excellence,
Asian Awareness and Honor. Nearly 80 years after the establishment
of our founding chapter at the University of California,
Berkeley, the Mission Statements of Pi Alpha Phi remain
an integral part of our daily lives. Membership in the Fraternity
teaches us not only the benefits of being a Fraternity man,
but also how to be a better man.
Pi
Alpha Phi is an extraordinary Fraternity with a storied
past and promising future. Our Fraternity has been in existence
longer than any other Asian-American Interest Fraternity.
Pi Alpha Phi is older than such commercial icons as Starbuck's,
Federal Express, and American Airlines.
Since 1926, our members have become pioneers in business,
law, medicine, politics, higher education, science, and
nearly every other field imaginable. Our brothers - both
undergraduate and alumni - seek to serve as model citizens
in a contemporary world that is not always receptive of
Fraternity membership. They seek to break down the stereotypes
of brotherhood and construct relationships built on honesty,
respect and compassion.
With
good reason, prospective members always ask, "What
makes Pi Alpha Phi special? What makes your Fraternity different?"
Are we the largest national fraternity? No. Do we have the
most active members? No.
The answer is simple: Without a doubt, our rich history and traditions, strong brotherhood and our alumni members make us the dynamic, progressive organization that we are today. For generations, our alumni members have served as role models to future leaders of both our country and abroad. Whether they have shaped the laws and policies of the United States, performed scientific experiments in top medical institutions around the world, or guided the world's largest and most successful companies, our members and brotherhood truly do make a difference in the world.
Membership
in Pi Alpha Phi does not guarantee success in life, but
as a member of the Fraternity, the opportunity for success
is available to you if you seek it out. Clearly, we cannot
say that every member of Pi Alpha Phi will gain instant
status and affluence. The opportunity, however, is there
and waiting for you to grasp it. Membership in Pi Alpha
Phi offers leadership skills, brotherhood, personal and
professional development, responsibility, alumni networking
and life-long friendships. Pi Alpha Phi's strong "brotherhood"
- while an intangible concept - is a definite reality and
is alive and well within the confines of our Fraternity.
