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Pi Lambda Phi was founded in the year?
1895
Where was Pi Lambda Phi founded?
Yale University
Who are the founders of Pi Lambda Phi?
Frederick Manfred Warner, Louis Santer Levy, Henry Mark Fisher
Pi Lambda Phi was founded as the first ______________ fraternity.
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Which fraternity was involved in the first merger in 1941?
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What was significant about Beta Sigma Tau?
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When was the third merger that included Beta Sigma Rho?
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What does March 21 represent for Pi Lambda Phi?
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Who said: 'Joining a fraternity means nothing. But when you have really worked for it, sweated for it, cursed it, and loved it, as well as the men of it, you have something.'?
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What is the first stanza of the creed?
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What is stated in the second stanza of the creed?
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What does the third stanza of the creed imply regarding prejudice?
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What is highlighted in the fourth stanza of the creed?
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What is emphasized in the fifth stanza of the creed?
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What does the sixth stanza of the creed express allegiance to?
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What does N.I.C. stand for?
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What does F.I.P.G. refer to?
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What does U.I.F.I. represent?
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What is the purpose of Phired Up?
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What are the 5-fold new member obligations represented by FRACK?
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What is the tradition when a Brother of the IEC or IHQ visits a chapter?
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The oldest tradition of Pilam is that of __________ instead of clapping to indicate agreement or approval.
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What is the Pilam flower?
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What are the colors of Pi Lambda Phi?
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What is the Greek letter for alpha?
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What is the Greek letter for beta?
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What is the Greek letter for gamma?
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What is the Greek letter for delta?
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What is the Greek letter for epsilon?
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What is the Greek letter for zeta?
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What is the Greek letter for eta?
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What is the Greek letter for theta?
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What is the Greek letter for iota?
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What is the Greek letter for kappa?
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What is the Greek letter for lambda?
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What is the Greek letter for mu?
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What is the Greek letter for nu?
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What is the Greek letter for xi?
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What is the Greek letter for omicron?
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What is the Greek letter for pi?
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What is the Greek letter for rho?
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What is the Greek letter for sigma?
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What is the Greek letter for tau?
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What is the Greek letter for upsilon?
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What is the Greek letter for phi?
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What is the Greek letter for chi?
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What is the Greek letter for psi?
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What is the Greek letter for omega?
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Who is the president of the chapter?
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Who is the VP of education and development?
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Study Notes
Founding and History
- Founded in 1895 at Yale University.
- Founders: Frederick Manfred Warner, Louis Santer Levy, Henry Mark Fisher.
- First non-sectarian fraternity.
Mergers
- First merger with Phi Beta Delta in 1941, adding 33 chapters.
- Second merger with Beta Sigma Tau in 1960, the first interracial and inter-religious fraternity post-WW2, currently only active at Baldwin-Wallace University.
- Third merger with Beta Sigma Rho in 1972, originally predominantly Jewish.
Significant Dates
- Founders Day celebrated on March 21.
Notable Quotes
- Alfred "Koko" Kovner remarked, “Joining a fraternity means nothing. But when you have really worked for it... you have something.”
Creed Principles
- First: All men are created free and equal.
- Second: Society flourishes when members have freedom and opportunities.
- Third: Freedom requires eliminating prejudice for better understanding.
- Fourth: Each individual must fight for freedom, even with their life.
- Fifth: Devotion to the highest standards of honesty and justice.
- Sixth: Pledge allegiance to country and its standards of freedom and justice.
Organizations and Policies
- North American Interfraternity Conference (N.I.C.): An organization of college fraternities.
- F.I.P.G.: Risk policy outlined by the executive fraternity association.
- Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (U.I.F.I.): A fraternal self-development program.
- Phired Up: Assists with fraternity growth.
Obligations and Traditions
- 5-fold new member obligations: Follow instructions, Respect authority, Always be a gentleman, Courage to follow your convictions, Keep the secrets (FRACK).
- Tradition of offering the gavel to visitors at meetings.
- Snapping is the traditional form of approval, replacing clapping.
Symbols and Colors
- Pilam flower: Woodbine.
- Pilam colors: Purple and Gold.
Greek Alphabet
- Greek letters range from alpha (α) to omega (ω), representing various fraternity terms and positions.
Leadership Positions
- Adwait Shukla serves as the president of the chapter (Rex).
- Zach Serbin is the VP of education and development (Archon).
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Explore the founding history of a significant non-sectarian fraternity, established in 1895 at Yale University. This quiz covers key mergers, notable quotes, significant dates, and the core principles that guide the fraternity's values.