National Secretary
CurrentPi Alpha Phi is an American university-level fraternity. It was founded in 1929 at the University of California, Berkeley and is the oldest active Asian-American Interest Fraternity in the nation. Pi Alpha Phi focuses itself on several core values, which are written into its Constitution. The 5 pillars of the fraternity are: Academic Excellence, Asian Awareness, Brotherhood, Leadership, and Philanthropy. The Fraternity creates a studious environment and encourages each of its members to achieve his greatest academic potential. The Fraternity supports all educational endeavors and recognizes exceptional academic achievement.The Fraternity believes in learning Asian American culture, heritage and history. The Fraternity encourages its members to pass on this knowledge to others.The Fraternity encourages mutual trust, respect, and loyalty among its members. The Fraternity creates an extended family that nurtures lifelong "friendships" through the shared bonds of tradition, shared values, and unity. The Fraternity provides opportunities to fulfill important duties within the organization and helps members develop leadership skills in preparation for their future careers and endeavors. The Fraternity is committed to its responsibility to serve others and encourages participation in activities for the betterment of not only the Asian American community, but the community as a whole. One of its national events is the Jade Ribbon Campaign. To learn more about the fraternity, please go to our national website, www.pialphaphi.com.