Psi Iota Xi (ΨΙΞ) is a women's philanthropic organization with chapters throughout the midwestern United States.
Psi Iota Xi | |
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Founded | September 19, 1897 Central High School, Muncie, IN |
Type | Service, non-collegiate |
Affiliation | Independent |
Scope | Regional, Midwest |
Colors | Old gold and Turquoise blue |
Symbol | Lyre and Lamp |
Flower | Yellow Rose |
Publication | Helicon |
Philanthropy | Speech and hearing-related causes |
Chapters | 135 |
Members | 3,500 collegiate |
Headquarters | 3905 Vincennes Road Suite 303 Indianapolis, IN 46268 US |
Website | Official website |
History
editPsi Iota Xi was founded in 1897 in Muncie, Indiana by a group of students and teachers.[1] The organization has chartered chapters in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan. As of 2009, there are approximately 3,500 members in 135 chapters.
Purposes
editPsi Iota Xi chapters are focused on raising money and offering volunteer service to improve the quality of life in their communities, with special emphasis on speech and hearing-related causes.
References
edit- ^ Publishing, Turner (1993). Huntington Co, In. Turner Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-56311-121-1.
External links
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