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Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)

Chapter:
Phi Gamma Delta

Nickname:
Phi Gam or Fiji

Founded:
May 1, 1848

Founded Locally:
April 15, 2000

Philanthropy:
Easter Seals
Tri-State Rehabilitation Center

Flower:
Purple Clematis

Colors:
Royal Purple

Famous Members:
Johnny Carson, Bobby Rahal
Roger Penske, Jack Nicklaus
Payne Stewart
Phil Knight (founder of Nike)
Governor Frank O’Bannon
Congressman John Hostettler

Headquarters
Lexington, Kentucky

Local Website

National Website

"A fraternity is an association of men, selected in their college days by a democratic process, because of their adherence to common ideals and aspirations. Out of their association arises a personal relation which makes them unselfishly seek to advance one another in the arts of life and to add, to the formal instruction of the college curriculum, the culture and character which men acquire by contact with great personalities, or when admitted to partnership in great traditions."
– Newton D. Baker (Johns Hopkins 1892)

 

We as brothers of Phi Gamma Delta (also known as FIJI) pride ourselves on exemplifying the five values that our fraternity treasures.

  • We are united by friendship. It is the basis of our brotherhood. Because of it we accomplish far more than we do as individuals. Friendship is the sweetest influence.
  • We promote the pursuit of knowledge. It is the key to a fuller, richer life. We gain it through education, the harmonious development of the powers of the individual.
  • We encourage service. We have the ability, the opportunity and the duty to serve our fellow human beings. Our reward is the satisfaction that comes from serving.
  • We believe in morality. As gentlemen of quality we must do what is right as individuals and as a group. Moral behavior is the basis of society’s existence.
  • We strive to pursue excellence. It is attained only when we fulfill our total potential. Mankind benefits when each of us becomes all that we can be.

The men of Phi Gamma Delta are built on character. These men strive to exemplify the five values that we hold so dear to our hearts. Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta welcome all those who are up to the challenge to better themselves as men and as human beings. This fraternity places academics first on the list. Without knowledge, life is empty. We also pride ourselves on a great brotherhood. A brotherhood that creates lifelong friendships and unbreakable bonds. If you hold your standards high and feel that friendship is the sweetest influence, then Phi Gamma Delta is the place for you!

Phi Gamma Delta became UE's newest chapter on April 15, 2000. As the youngest chapter on campus, Fiji allows young men the opportunity to become leaders while creating history within the Evansville Greek community.