Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc.Eta Chapter
National Est. February 20, 1994
Chapter Est. December 13, 1997
Nickname(s): PDPsi, PDP
Colors: Red, Black, & White
Motto: Excellence Through Brotherhood
History: Pi Delta Psi was founded on February 20, 1994 at the State University of New York at Binghamton. The eleven men were responsible for creating the guiding principles, which have now developed into one of the nation’s largest Asian Cultural Interest Fraternities.
By 2000, Pi Delta Psi had expanded to 11 prestigious campuses spanning four states, setting a record for the fastest growing organization of its kind since inception. With a fierce growth in the brotherhood and a strengthened alumni base, the fraternity rebuilt its National Council in 1999, standardizing Pi Delta Psi throughout all its chapters.
Today, the Fraternity continues to grow in size and prestige. What began as a dream for the eleven founders, has become the work and dedication of hundreds across the country and across seas.
Currently, Pi Delta Psi spans 29 schools in 11 states including both coasts and is an active member in National APIA Panhellenic Association (NAPA).
The Eta Chapter was founded in 1997 at the University at Albany and has grown to over 82 brothers strong. The Eta Chapter is the only recognized Asian-Interest fraternity on campus. With most brothers having previously held or currently holding leadership positions on campus, Pi Delta Psi has become not only a powerhouse within the Asian community but throughout the Albany campus as well.
Mission: The mission of Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc. is to maintain its Fraternal existence by instilling values that nurture and perpetuate the continual growth and development of the individual through Academic Achievement, Cultural Awareness, Righteousness, Friendship and Loyalty while fostering ethical behavior, leadership, and philanthropy.
Pi Delta Psi was founded on these principles to help promote Asian Awareness amongst ourselves and throughout the community. We envisioned this to be possible by going out of the boundaries of an organization and creating a Fraternity on the basis of common goals and ideals in the form of a brotherhood. We believe that through education, we can become more knowledgeable about the different Asian cultures, overcome obstacles of racism and discrimination, therefore unifying us as a whole.
This mission statement embodies the purpose of our Fraternity and is set forth as a guide that empowers each member to better himself, the Brotherhood, community, and society as a whole.
Philanthropy: Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America
National APIA Panhellenic Council 