Epsilon Eta Phi (ΕΗΦ) was a Professional Sorority in the field of business administration and commerce.[1] It was founded in 1927 and merged with Phi Chi Theta in 1973.
| Epsilon Eta Phi | |
|---|---|
| ΕΗΦ | |
 | |
| Founded | May 3, 1927 Northwestern University |
| Type | Professional |
| Affiliation | PFA (former) |
| Emphasis | Women's Commerce |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | To be rather than to seem |
| Member badge |  |
| Colors | Steel gray and Old rose |
| Flower | Rose-colored Sweet pea |
| Publication | Epsilon Eta Phi Magazine |
| Chapters | 7 installed, 5 active at merger |
| Members | 900 lifetime |
| Merged with | Phi Chi Theta (1973) |
| Headquarters | US |
History edit
Epsilon Eta Phi was founded on May 3, 1927, at Northwestern University. It was incorporated on October 14, 1930, in the state of Illinois. It merged with Phi Chi Theta, a professional fraternity in business administration and economics on July 27, 1973.[2]
The founders were Melba Pinckney Allen, Iona Bloomer Radsch, Florence Cockerham Turzak, Ruth Erickson Funk, Ruth Novak Berger and Evelyn Scheer Carlson.[2]
It became a member of Professional Panhellenic Association on or before 1953,[3] and was still a member of PPA in 1968.[4]
Epsilon had five active chapters and two inactive chapters by 1967. Of the active chapters, it maintained two chapters at Duquesne University, one serving daytime students and the other, evening students.
Epsilon Eta Phi merged into Phi Chi Theta on July 27, 1973, adopting the larger fraternity's symbolism and markings. One new chapter at Duquesne emerged from the two Epsilon Eta Phi predecessors that same year. The groups at Northwestern combined, but it is unclear where the other dormant and active chapters were absorbed.
Symbols edit
The official Insignia for Epsilon Eta Phi[1]
- flower: rose-colored sweet pea
- colors: steel gray and old rose
- motto: To be rather than to seem
- publication: the Epsilon Eta Phi Magazine, is issued annually on Founders' Day.
Chapters edit
Chapters of Epsilon Eta Phi. Active chapters at the time of merger noted in bold, inactive chapters noted in italics.[1]
| Years active | Chapter name | Institution | City | State | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 1927-July 27, 1973 | Alpha | Northwestern University | Evanston | IL | Merged | Joined Delta chapter of ΦΧΘ at Northwestern |
| 1931-July 27, 1973 | Beta | DePaul University | Chicago | IL | Merged | Joined ΦΧΘ, possibly nearby Beta Psi chapter at Loyola? |
| 1931-1961 | Gamma | Boston University | Boston | MA | Inactive | [5][6] |
| 1935-July 27, 1973 | Delta | Duquesne University (Day) | Pittsburgh | PA | Merged | Combined to form Gamma Upsilon chapter of ΦΧΘ |
| 1947-July 27, 1973 | Epsilon | Duquesne University (Evening) | Pittsburgh | PA | Merged | Combined to form Gamma Upsilon chapter of ΦΧΘ |
| 1954-1965 | Zeta | Beaver College (Arcadia) | Glenside | PA | Inactive | [5] |
| 1964-July 27, 1973 | Eta | Hardin–Simmons University | Abilene | TX | Merged | Joined ΦΧΘ, alumnae chapters? |
See also edit
- Alpha Kappa Psi ΑΚΥ, professional
- Delta Sigma Pi ΔΣΠ, professional
- Phi Gamma Nu ΦΓΝ, professional, originally women's
- Phi Chi Theta ΦΧΘ, professional, originally women's
- Beta Gamma Sigma ΒΓΣ, honor, (AACSB schools)
- Delta Mu Delta ΔΜΔ, honor, (ACBSP)
- Pi Omega Pi ΠΩΠ, honor, business education teachers
- Sigma Beta Delta ΣΒΔ, honor, (non-AACSB schools)
- Alpha Beta Gamma ΑΒΓ, honor, (2-yr schools)
- Kappa Beta Delta ΚΒΔ, honor, (2-yr schools, (ACBSP)
- Professional Fraternity Association
References edit
- ^ a b c Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. Baird's Manual Foundation, Incorporated. 1991. pp. VIII–40.
- ^ a b "Phi Chi Theta bylaws 2014" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-05-17. Retrieved 2018-07-15.
- ^ The Blue and Gold Triangle of Lambda Kappa Sigma
- ^ Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. Menasha,WI;George Banta Company, Incorporated. 1968.
- ^ a b Location confirmed in 16th Edition Baird's (1957)
- ^ An earlier-formed Phi Chi Theta chapter at Boston University had the name Zeta chapter, formed in 1924. It appears the Epsilon Eta Phi chapter died several years prior to the merger.