PHI IOTA ALPHA
OMICRON CHAPTER
Established: 1931
Colors: xx xx xx
Founded at: Rensselear Polytechnic Institute Mascot: African Lion

Creed: We, the brothers of Phi Iota Alpha, are a group of Undergraduate and Graduate men, striving to promote the advancement of the Latino Community and defy its negative stereotypes. Since its inception in 1931, Phi Iota Alpha has bound its members to helping out those less fortunate, and at the same time promote the Latino Culture.

Phi Iota Alpha's Five Pillars: Don Simón Bolívar, Don José de San Martín, Don Bernardo O'Higgins, Don Benito Juárez, and Don José Martí.
Active Brothers: Approximately 10 Nickname: Phiota
National Website: www.phiota.org
Chapter Website: www.nyuphiotas.org
From the National Website:

La Familia of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc., a brotherhood composed of undergraduate, graduate, and profess
ional men internationally, established on December 26, 1931, is the Oldest Existing Latino Fraternal Organization. We dedicate ourselves toward the empowerment of our Latino community by providing intensive social and cultural programs and activities geared toward the appreciation, promotion and preservation of the Latin American Culture.

As an organization whose roots stem back to the late 1800s, we cherish and live by the ideals set forth by our forefathers. In this manner, Phi Iota Alpha distinguishes itself from other Greek lettered organizations. Our organization prides itself in the ability to motivate people, develop leaders, and create new ways to unite our community. We challenge ourselves in supporting and developing a strong network for the advancement of our people. To this end, each member swears loyalty not only to himself but also to a greater cause, his people and Latin America.

Fall 2006 Officers
President Alejandro Vanegas
Vice President Juan Carlos Soto
Treasurer Alex Alarcon
Secretary Paul Nuņez