February 3rd, 2010
—————————————————————————RUSH is created for individuals to get a good sense of the numerous opportunities, experiences, and networking possibilities Pi Alpha Phi has to offer. There is absolutely no cost to rush and no obligation to join whatsoever. Just come out and have a good time. BE AT THE CENTER OF OUR NEW ERA!NU Rush Schedule:_______________________________________________Feb. 5, 2010 - Kickoff PARTY. (NO GUESTLIST, BRING UW ID)Celebrate the end of school week and the start of this NU Era known as rush by partying PAPHI Style. Invite yourself and your friends through our FB EVENT: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=311920925914&ref=ts_______________________________________________Feb. 8, 2010 - Info Night/ BBQ Dinner w/ Lil’ Sis (Meet at HUB, 6PM)Enjoy delicious burgers and meet the Pi Alpha Phi family. Get to know the bros, the Greek Life, and what we can add to your college experience._______________________________________________Feb. 9, 2010 - Iron Chef w/ aKDPhi (Meet at HUB, 7:30PM)Take you cooking skills to the kitchen, as we meet for Iron Chef with the lovely ladies of alpha Kappa Delta Phi._______________________________________________Feb. 11, 2010 - Mocktails w/ XΣA (Meet at HUB, 7:30PM)Hang out with the Pi Alpha Phi brothers and sisters of Chi Sigma Alpha at our classy mocktail party. DRESS TO IMPRESS! Semi-formal attire please._______________________________________________Feb. 12, 2010 - HOUSE PARTY (INVITE ONLY!)End the rush week with a classic Pi Alpha Phi Party. Please contact a bro, as it is invite only. Close the finale of NU RUSH WITH A BANG!_______________________________________________Need a ride to the events? Or need more info?Please contact:Steven U - 2068900129Ted Whang - 2067796791orEmail: ysj7777@gmail.com
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February 3rd, 2010
This week in 1929, six young Chinese American men, Elmer Leong, George Lee, D. Wing Tom, Tim Jang, Wing Chan, and Chack Chan signed their names in both English and Chinese onto the Pi Alpha Phi charter and became Founding Fathers of our great fraternity.
The Founding Fathers of Pi Alpha Phi were all born in America with the exception of Wing Chan, who came from China at an early age. In 1928, these men faced many challenges because of their Asian heritage. It was then that these enterprising men conceived the idea to form a fraternity to serve the several hundred students of Chinese descent at the University of California, Berkeley.
Discrimination was prevalent against those of Asian descent. Asians were prohibited to rent or buy property in the neighborhoods surrounding the UC Berkeley campus. The group eventually found Mary “Mother” Tusch, an elderly German immigrant sympathetic to their situation. She rented them a small, obscure cottage behind her home on Union Street, across the street from campus.
It was at this cottage that the initial meeting took place. Dong Wing Tom was chosen as the Charter President. Wing C. Chan was elected Treasurer. Chack W. Chan became the first House Manager. George Y. Lee was elected Secretary. Elmer Leong was designated Student Counselor and Charter Historian.
As Charter Historian, it was Elmer Leong’s responsibility to name the fraternity. In keeping with the traditional practice of using Greek letters for all fraternities, he chose Pi Alpha Phi, which was derived from the initials of a Greek phrase, which loosely translated means: “To advance through brotherly ties, the thirst for learning”.
Several of the early symbols of the fraternity were agreed upon:
The six stars represent the six charter members.
The interlocked crescents represent the perpetuation of fraternal bonds.
The sword and book reminds us that although we are primarily scholars, the sword is the symbol of power. Combined with knowledge, working together in any common worthwhile goal, we have power.
“The Purpose of the Fraternity is to encourage higher scholastic achievements in the Light of Truth, and to promote that Bond of Brotherhood.”
On February 1, 1929, the six men signed their names in both English and Chinese onto the Pi Alpha Phi charter and became Founding Fathers of the fledging fraternity.
The Pi Alpha Phi Legacy was Born.
Berkeley alumnus Richard Din has been researching the fraternity’s history and unearthing interesting stories and clues to the fraternity’s past.
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December 7th, 2009
On the morning of december 7, 2009, we crossed the following four gentleman into the best house in the whole mother f**king universe.
#43 - steven u
#44 - adam baughman
#45 - ted whang
#46 - young jeong
I just wanted to say thank you to everybody who was involved. welcome to the other side!
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October 4th, 2009
PI Alpha Phi, aka The Pineapples is the nation’s first Asian-interest fraternity. With a tradition of excellence established since 1929, Pi Alpha Phi offers a unique opportunity to get socially involved, develop leadership, and build life-long bonds which extend beyond college. Rush is a chance for interested individuals to find out what Pi Alpha Phi is about and what we have to offer. The brothers of ΠΑΦ invite you to join us for our Fall 09 Mu rush!
Events- Come get to know the bros !
- Monday 10/5- Info Night and BBQ, 6pm in front of the hub.
Come meet us and discover what unique experience we have to offer. The brothers will be serving up steaks and burgers so come hungry!
- Tuesday 10/6- Sweet snacks with ΣΨΖ.
Meet at 5pm in front of the hub.Relax with the brothers of Pi Alpha Phi and sisters of Sigma Psi Zeta while enjoying tasty ice cream and pastry desserts.
- Wednesday 10/7- Game night with αΚΔΦ
7pm in front of the HUB.It doesn’t matter who you are, everyone’s got their game. Chill and play some games with the brothers of ΠΑΦ and sisters of Alpha Kappa Delta Phi.
- Thursday 10/8- Mocktail Part with XΣA
Meet at 7pm in front of the HUB.Come meet the sisters of Chi Sigma Alpha at our classy Mocktail party while sipping on our signature concoctions- please wear semi-formal attire.
- Friday 10/9- House Party!
9pm at the ΠΑΦ house. What better way to end off the week then to party it up! join us for our classic ΠΑΦ rush party!
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October 4th, 2009
- The brothers of Pi Alpha Phi would like to congratulate the members of the Kappa Class on entering the best house in the universe. Tyrone Hall-Deal, Amado Robancho, and Jesse Walkingchild have proven to each other and to the house, that they have what it takes to be a true brother of Pi Alpha Phi. They have the determination and passion to earn the respect of the House. Congrats!
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December 6th, 2008
- The brothers of Pi Alpha Phi would like to congratulate the members of the Iota Class on entering the best house in the universe. Hai Le, Vincent Nguyen, and David Fukuyama have shown heart and determination sufficient to earn the respect of the House. Good job, guys!
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September 24th, 2008
Come join us as we host the biggest back to school party of the year @ FUSION Ultra Lounge
Attendance is MANDATORY! ! See you all there! Doors open at 10pm. Don’t be Late!
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September 24th, 2008
Iota Rush Schedule:
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Sept 26th - Rush Kickoff Party. (Meet in front of Odegaard @ 9pm)
House Party P-A-Phi Style.
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Sept 30th - Info Night/ Dinner (Meet at HUB 530pm)
Learn about Pi Alpha Phi, Greek Life, and more.
Then enjoy a free dinner on us.
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Oct 1st - Shirts for SARVA and Ice Cream w/ SYZ. (Meet in front of Odegaard 5pm)
Help design shirts for SARVA while cooling off to delicious
ice cream with the sweet sisters of Sigma Psi Zeta.
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Oct 2nd - Moctail Party w/ XEA. (Meet in front of Odegaard 730pm)
Say Cheers and Toast up with the fabolous ladies of Chi
Sigma Alpha as we celebrate with new and old friends.
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Oct 3rd - aKDPhi Mixer / House Party! (Meet in front of Odegaard 830pm)
School got you stressed? Well come out and let loose at
the Pi Alpha Phi House with the lovely ladies of alpha Kappa Delta Phi.
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Oct 6th - Monday Night Football (Meet in front of Odegaard 5pm)
Come out and watch the football game on HDTV
and pig out on pizza, wings, and other game day snacks.
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Oct 8th - Iron Chef w/ aKDPhi (Meet in front of Odegaard 630pm)
Join us in this Battle Royale as we unveil the night’s secret ingredient.
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Oct 10th - *Private Event* Invite only. Call one of the contacts
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*All Events are Free
Need a ride to the events? Or need more info?
Please contact:
Eric Choi - 1 360 790 8782
Dudley Monfort - 206 697 2696
or
Email: rush@uwpaphi.com
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