Cooper was born in Washington, D.C.īachelor of Science Degree, Howard University, 1913 Doctor of Medicine Degree, Howard University, 1917 Professor and head of the Physics Department, Howard University Master of Science Degree, University of ChicagoĪdvanced Training, University of Pennsylvania Graduated from the M Street High School, Washington, D.C.īachelor of Science Degree, Howard University, 1913 Postal Service's Black Heritage Stamp Series on February 1, 1996.įrank Coleman was born in Washington, D.C. Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshireīachelor of Arts Degree, Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa)Īwarded the Spingarn Medal by the NAACP, 1915ĭoctor of Philosophy Degree, University of Chicago, 1916īecame the 19th honoree in the U.S. Graduated from the Industrial School of the State College, Orangeburg, South Carolina. Just was born in Charleston, South Carolina. MANHOOD | SCHOLARSHIP | PERSEVERANCE | UPLIFTĮrnest E. "To you, our Founding Brothers - Just, Cooper, Coleman, and Love You have passed away to heaven and to look down from above, We shall call to our dear memories the great works you have done We, the Ques, are marching on!" Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.įor more Omega history please visit our National Website As a result, the fraternity operated without official sanction, until the university withdrew its opposition in 1914, the same year that the Beta Chapter was chartered at Lincoln University. In 1912, Howard University officials did not initially recognize the fraternity as a national organization and Omega Psi Phi’s leadership refused to only accept local recognition. Love was elected as the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915. Eleven Howard University undergraduate men were selected to be the charter members and Alpha Chapter was organized with fourteen charter members on December 15, 1911.Ĭooper became the fraternity’s second Grand Basileus in 1912 and authorized the investigation of a proposed second chapter at Lincoln University, Penn. Cooper and Coleman were selected to be the Grand Keeper of the Records (National Secretary) and Grand Keeper of Seals (National Treasurer), respectively. On Novemin Thirkield Hall, Love became the first Grand Basileus (National President). Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles. Ernest Everett Just.įrom the initials of the Greek phrase meaning, "FRIENDSHIP IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SOUL", the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Dr. The founders were three Howard University undergraduates, - Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. is the first international fraternal organization to be founded on the campus of a historically black college. Pi Psi brothers have been strong members of the University community, as well as the Champaign-Urbana community, and have been well-respected in academic and professional fields for almost 90 years, embodying the cardinal principals of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.THE HISTORY OF THE OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. To date, the brothers of the Pi Psi chapter continue to build upon its legacy of academic excellence and social action involvement on the campus of the University of Illinois. The Grand Chapter provided an investigative committee to make sure the purchase was proper and sent a favorable recommendation to the Supreme Council. Louis the brotherhood voted to aid the brothers of Pi Psi in their efforts to purchase the home with a loan of $600. 12 members of the chapter including 5 undergraduates and 7 graduates, contacted the Grand Chapter to solicit help in purchasing the house located at 1203 W. Following the purchase of two chapter houses by Alpha chapter near the campus of Howard University, the third chapter house in the fraternity was purchased by Pi Psi chapter. Baugh made his visit to gain first-hand information concerning the establishment of a chapter house. William Baugh, who would later be elected the 15th Grand Basileus, visited Pi Psi. On Decemon a nationwide "tour" of all fraternity chapters, Bro.
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