Chi Beta Phi

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Chi Beta Phi
ΧΒΦ
The crest of Chi Beta Phi.jpeg
FoundedApril 1916; 105 years ago (1916-04)
Randolph–Macon College
TypeProfessional
AffiliationPFA (former)
EmphasisScience
ScopeNational
MottoScientia Omnia Vincit
   Science Conquers All
Colors  Colonial blue and   Crimson
FlowerCape jasmine
TreeGinkgo biloba
PublicationThe Chi Beta Phi Record (Scientific Articles)
   The Chi Beta Phi Newsletter
Chapters26
Headquartersc/o Dr. Michelle Mabry
Chi Beta Phi
100 Campus Dr.
Elkins, WV 26241
USA
WebsiteOfficial website

Chi Beta Phi (ΧΒΦ ) is a professional fraternity in the field of science.

History[]

Chi Beta Phi was founded in April, 1916 at Randolph–Macon College. It recognizes a sole founder in John Howard Greene. The fraternity's purpose was to promote interest in sciences using reviews of current investigations, by promoting lectures by prominent scientists, distributing papers prepared by its members, and general discussion. The Fraternity existed as a local organization for four years, but began to expand during the 1921-22 school year, when three additional chapters were added.

A national convention occurred on May 5, 1922 which determined an interest in national expansion. By 1925, individual chapter names were determined, a constitution and national program was developed, and the fraternity was on its way to opening 33 chapters over the next century.

Chi Beta Phi was a charterer of the Professional Interfraternity Conference, but has since withdrawn its membership.[1]

Chi Beta Phi was named an affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 1935.[2]

Traditions and insignia[]

Chi Beta Phi's official colors are Colonial blue and Crimson.

Its coat of arms is a shield, draped and showing beveled edges. At upper left, on the shield is an electrode, to symbolize the science of Physics. At upper right is placed a microscope, to symbolize both Biology and Psychology. At the top of the crest is a star to symbolize both Astronomy and Math. The Computer Sciences are alluded to by its surrounding rays. At the lower portion of the crest are two retorts, to symbolize Geology and Chemistry. The letters of the fraternity are placed across the center, and the motto is on the ribbon below.[1]

The motto of the Fraternity is Scientia Omnia Vincit, or in English, Science Conquers All.

The official flower is the Cape jasmine, and the official tree is the Ginkgo biloba.[1]

Chapters[]

These are the chapters of Chi Beta Phi. Chapters noted in bold are active, chapters in italics are dormant. [3][1]

Chapter Location Dates Notes Reference
Alpha Randolph–Macon College 1916 [3]
Beta College of William & Mary 1921-1939 [3]
Gamma Hampden–Sydney College 1921 [3]
Delta Emory University 1916-1925 [3]
Epsilon University of Charleston 1923 [3]
Eta Presbyterian College 1925-1940 [3]
Iota University of Alabama 1925-1940 [3]
Kappa Marshall University 1925 [3]
Lambda West Virginia University Institute of Technology 1925-1931 [3]
Theta Wofford College 1925-1939 [3]
Zeta Davis & Elkins College 1925 [3]
Mu University of North Carolina Wilmington 1926-19xx [3]
Nu Furman University 1928-19xx [3]
Xi University at Buffalo 1929-1933, 1945-19xx [3]
Omicron Centre College 1930-1937 [3]
Pi Concord University 1930-19xx [3]
Alpha Sigma Agnes Scott College 1933-19xx [3]
Rho West Liberty University 1935-1936, 1939 [3]
Sigma Austin College 1935-1936 [3]
Tau Rhodes College 1935-19xx [3]
Upsilon University of North Carolina 1940-1942 [3]
Iota Sigma Radford University 1941-19xx [3]
Theta Sigma Limestone University 1941 [3]
Kappa Sigma University of Mary Washington 1945 [3]
Phi University of Memphis 1947 [3]
Chi Columbia College (South Carolina) 19xx [3]
Omega University of Lynchburg 1948 [3]
Alpha Alpha Parsons College 1951-1972 [3][4]
Alpha Beta Lenoir–Rhyne University 1952 [3]
Alpha Delta Franklin College (Indiana) 1953 [3]
Alpha Gamma East Carolina University 1953-19xx [3]
Alpha Epsilon Keuka College 1954 [3]
Alpha Zeta William Carey University 19xx [1]
Alpha Eta Newberry College 19xx [1]
Alpha Iota Glenville State College 19xx [1]
Alpha Kappa Athens State University 19xx [1]
Epsilon Sigma State University of New York at Oneonta 19xx [1]
Alpha Xi St. Francis College 19xx [1]
Alpha Pi University of Rio Grande 19xx [1]
Alpha Rho Lyon College 19xx [1]
Alpha Sigma Molloy College 19xx [1]
Alpha Tau Rust College 19xx [1]
Alpha Upsilon Shenandoah University 19xx [1]
Alpha Phi University of Mobile 19xx [1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Historical notes from the Chi Beta Phi national website, accessed 5 November 2021.
  2. ^ G. E. Wakerlin; H. D. Bruner (1935). "Further Evidence for the Presence of a Toxic Factor in Pernicious Anemia" (PDF). Science. 82 (2134): 494–495. doi:10.1126/science.82.2134.494. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VII-25-26. ISBN 978-0963715906.
  4. ^ Parsons College ceased operations in 1973.
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