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 The
History of the GWU Associate Chapter
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Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at The George Washington
University on November 15, 2003 by six men: Mr. William Chen,
Mr. Yen-lin Alan Chen, Mr. Jeffrey Chang, Mr. Alan Jaw, Mr.
Richard Chin, and Mr. Roy Guinto, Jr. These men felt that GWU,
while an excellent institution, was missing a brotherhood that
focused on uniting men of Asian descent, as well as those interested
in Asian culture. Their goal was to bring an organization to
GWU that would accomplish this goal, while
at the same time providing the community with a group of men
who were reliable and interested in supporting the community.
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University
Background : |
| Chapter:
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GWU Associate Chapter |
| School: |
The George Washington University |
| School Adress: |
801 22nd Street
N.W. Washington D.C. 20052 |
| University Website: |
www.gwu.edu |
| University Population:
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10,493 |
| Asian Population:
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10% |
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| Current President: |
Chris "S.I.N." Im |
| Mailing Address: |
1959 E. Street NW #403
Washington D.C., 20052 |
| Chapter Website: |
www.gwupdpsi.com |
| # Undergrad Brothers: |
27 Actives, 8 Alumni |
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Located in Washington DC's Foggy Bottom, The George Washington
University is an internationally known educational and
research institution. GW consists of nine schools which
entrust well over 70 majors to advance their students
not only academically, but for the real world as well.
George Washington boasts famous programs not only in political
science, but through programs such as journalism through
their Media and Public Affairs school, and international
affairs in the famous Elliot School of International Affairs.
One of the greatest strengths that the George Washington
University possess is that fact that its campus is literally
situated in the heart of Washington DC. As Princeton
Review says, "The University places a heavy emphasis
on internships that land many of these politically oriented
students in congressional offices on Capitol Hill or
at lobbying firms on K Street." Hard-working, politically
conscious, and diverse, the students of The George Washington
University are enveloped in an environment which fruit
future leaders. |
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Our
Slice of the Pi
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The four pillars of Pi Delta Psi
are Academic Achievement, Cultural Awareness, Righteousness,
and Friendship/Loyalty. Briefly describe how your chapter has
upheld and promoted these 4 objectives since inception. |
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Academic Achievement
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We at GW realize that while
empowering the Asian American community may be a noble
endeavor, we must keep in mind why we're in college to
begin with. Members of our chapter are involved with various
honors societies, such as the Order of Omega and Phi Beta
Kappa. |
Cultural Awareness
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Cultural Awareness is definitely
the pillar we take personally around here. From cultural
cook-outs (a yearly, university-wide event inspired by
the notorious Iron Chef program) to greasing ourselves
up for culture shows, we do whatever it takes to send
a strong message: though we may
be a minority group, the Asian-American community refuses
to be cast into the stereotypical mold of passivity.
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Bros performing at the PCS Culture Show |
Righteousness through Philanthropy
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Everybody wanna be like... Taeho... |
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The George Washington University
Associate chapter focuses upon its surrounding areas needs
as well as concern for national causes. Since the chapter's
inception in 2003 we have started and participated in
a plethora of philanthropy events. Included within these
events includes a weekly PB+J sandwich
making event which replenishes the depleted reserves within
Martha’s Table, a local food bank. Another
event which we participate yearly in is the Washington
Aids Walk to help raise money to find a cure for
AIDS. Also, we have been directly involved in the past
with aiding displaced Katrina victims:
we held a PB+J event for Katrina refugees in DC's Arsenal.
Through hosting and participating in events in DC we help
those in need around us and beyond. Much
like Batman, we will continue in our pursuit for a better
world through service. |
Friendship/Loyalty through Brotherhood
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Our chapter believes that when
it comes down to it, this is what it's all about. Through
thick and thin, through the highs and the lows, this pillar
stands firm through it all. This theory is tried and true
on a daily basis as we live our lives, together. From
the outside looking in, especially at the way we
take care of each other and the way we work together at
events, you may be fooled into thinking that we're
of the same blood; genetically grouped together before
we even took in our first breaths, destined to coexist.
But the brotherhood within this chapter and across the
nation, the one that we all share and hold close to our
hearts isn't of blood. It's much
thicker than that. |
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It's sexy time in Deleware as brothers, along with
the recently crossed Etas pose for a photo. |
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Chapter
Goals
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Describe what goals the chapter wishes
to achieve this semester and how it hopes to achieve them. |
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While the overarching goal of our chapter is to live the
mission of Pi Delta Psi, there are many tangible things
our chapter would like to accomplish.
One major goal of our chapter is to become a staple in
the Asian community at GW. Specifically, we want to help
strengthen each Asian cultural organization by not only
participating in events, but providing the glue that keeps
the community together. Our brothers come from various
cultural backgrounds, and the fact that we share the bond
of brotherhood allows us to teach each other about our
own cultures and allows for brothers to participate in
organizations that are different than their respective
ethnicity.
Another goal of our chapter is to help make the Washington,
DC metropolitan area a strong location when it comes to
Asian American Greek organizations. With many colleges
in and around the city, we hope to create strong bonds
between the Asian American Greek organizations that will
help strengthen each respective chapter.
Finally, our major goal is to help bring Asian American
Studies to GW's campus. While this goal is a long way
off, the fact that GW is in the political heart of this
country means that we have a unique opportunity to help
the Asian American community. In order to do this, we
need to have professors and courses at our university
that encourage students to think about Asian Americans
and the issues relating to the many communities within.
Pi Delta Psi is an Asian Cultural Fraternity, and we have
an excellent opportunity to help it develop into an organization
that is a force to be reckoned with. |
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Celebration after Casa's date auction
Here is another pic due to popular demand...
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Chapter
Founders: