Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Founders Day
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. Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles.
Happy Birthday Bruhs !!!
May we have 94 more years of leading the way in every Health, Socialogical, Educational, and Human Rights issues.
Swamp Thang
5 K/_ Fall '93
"Nickel Bag Of Funk"
University Of Alabama In Birmingham
*currently* Alpha Phi (Birmingham Grad)
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