Theta Epsilon Chapter Alumni Establish $100,000 Scholarship Fund at Brown University
Fraternity Celebrates Legacy, Presents Scholarship
The Omega Psi Phi fraternity—first established at Howard University
in 1911—derived its name from the initials for the Greek phrase
meaning, "Friendship is essential to the soul." This past weekend,
members of the local Theta Epsilon chapter celebrated 60 years of
friendship and good works, including an Anniversary Breakfast at the
Sharpe Refectory on Saturday morning.
Brown's President Ruth J. Simmons welcomed the group which, on both a
national and local scale, supports programs that promote stronger
communities, better health care, voter education and registration,
preservation and study of African-American life and history; and
financial aid for promising students. "I am pleased that Brown is
able to host this event today because I feel the direction in which
we are moving as a learning community dovetails perfectly with the
continuing work of Omega Psi Phi," she said.
The fraternity, in turn, presented the university with a $100,000
Brown Annual Fund scholarship. Several Brown alumni, including John
C. "Johnny" Graves '86, Dr. Mohan Suntharalingam '86, and Greg
White '85 were instrumental in leading the drive to establish the
Omega Scholars program at Brown.
In thanking them, President Simmons recalled the words of esteemed
educator and advocate Marian Wright Edelman: "Those who tear down are
a dime a dozen; those who build are scarce."
"Through this chapter you have built an important legacy," said
Simmons, "one that constantly projects a vision for a more cohesive
global community and a brighter future for the young people who will
follow in our footsteps."
Link:
http://www.boldly.brown.edu/news/index.html#OmegaPsiPhi
Chapter Web Site:
http://www.thetaepsilonchapter.com
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