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America’s Leading Fraternity, Houston’s Leading Chapter Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is NOT the “Animal House”
stereotype that is prevalent on many campuses. The men of our brotherhood share more than a house or
Greek letters…. we share principled behavior and values. Pi Kappa Phi stands for a commitment to
develop men of CLASS, who believe in the tenants of Character, Leadership,
Academics, Sportsmanship, and Service.
These principles are not only valued, they are instilled through a
wide variety of leading-edge educational, service, and leadership
opportunities provided by the initiatives of the chapter and the national
organization. A college
education is more than just attending classes, some of the greatest lessons
you will learn while at the University of Houston come from experiences
outside the classroom. The men
of Pi Kappa Phi experience the best opportunities for personal growth and the
development of the qualities needed to become leaders. By following the principles set forth by our national
organization and the hard work of our brothers, Pi Kappa Phi has risen to a
position of distinction on the University of Houston Campus. Pi Kappa Phi is a member in good standing of the
University of Houston Inter-Fraternity Council. Currently, our chapter has more active members than any
other IFC Fraternity and boasts the second highest Grade Point Average. We are a dominant force in the wide
variety of competitive Greek events held by both the University and
Sororities. Events like Frontier
Fiesta, Homecoming, and the philanthropy events hosted by Sorority women are
important to us because they provide our chapter with opportunities to serve
others while challenging our men to excel. Pi Kapps serve in important leadership positions on campus
including the Inter-Fraternity Council, Greek Programming Council, Student
Alumni Organization, and Frontier Fiesta Association. Our commitment to service is another element that sets our
Fraternity apart from others. We
are the only Fraternity to own and operate its own national
philanthropy. Push America, the
national outreach project of Pi Kappa Phi, was established in 1977 and
remains an important aspect of our brotherhood today. The mission of Push America is to
build the leaders of tomorrow by serving people with disabilities today. Through its wide variety of programs
Pi Kapps have the opportunity to volunteer their time in service to the
disabled and further assist the less fortunate by raising both money and
awareness. At the end of the day, or when the weekend comes, it is
time to step out and have some fun.
There is an important difference in the way that we party that
distinguishes us from other Fraternities: we work hard and then we play hard. For Pi Kappa Phi partying at the
house and enjoying Houston nightlife is not about ignoring academic
responsibilities or chapter business, it is about cutting loose after a job
well done. The chapter maintains
a busy social calendar and our major sorority mixers are the envy of the
Greek community. We believe that the most important person in our
Fraternity is the next man who will join it. As brothers we have the duty and privilege to recruit and
educate another generation of leaders for our chapter. After receiving a bid at the
beginning of the semester our associate members undergo a challenging
membership education program to provide them with the skills and attitude
required to make them valued members of the Greek Community. Pi Kappa Phi is a non-hazing
Fraternity and our brothers are expected to show ultimate respect for one
another at all times. The
process requires an entire semester to complete so that only young men who
are committed to the ideals of the Fraternity and meet its standards for
admission will have the opportunity to join. Becoming an initiated brother of Pi Kappa Phi represents
both a significant personal achievement and a commitment that will last a
lifetime. Our members enjoy first
class facilities for both study and recreation at our 15-man residence on the
University’s Greek row (House #10) and it’s doors are always open to
potential rushees. If you have any questions, please contact our Vice Archon and recruitment chair, Adam Pike. Please take the opportunity to explore our web site and learn more about us. We look forward to seeing you this summer and during formal recruitment in the Fall of 2004! |
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