General Facts
Name: Phi Gamma Delta
Nickname: FIJI or Phi Gam
International Founding: May 1, 1848 at Jefferson College, Canonsburg, PA
International Motto: Building Courageous Leaders
Beta Pi Founding: November 1982
Beta Pi motto: Be Different, Make a Difference
Famous Brothers
Calvin Coolidge - President of the United States, 1923-29
Seth Meyers - Host of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Johnny Carson - Former host of The Tonight Show
Alan B. Graf, Jr. - Executive Vice President and CFO, FedEx Corporation
Neil Gorsuch - Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court
Jeff Fettig - CEO, Whirlpool Corporation
Jack Nicklaus - Professional Golf Champion
Kenneth Blanchard - Author of “The One Minute Manager” & other leadership/motivational books
John Ritter - Actor, “Three’s Company”
Norman Vincent Peale - World-Renowned Theologian
Phillip Knight - Founder, Owner, & President of Nike Corporation
Roger Penske - Auto Racing Champion & Team Owner, Marlboro Racing Team
Dean Smith - Former Head Basketball Coach, North Carolina Tarheels
William J. Crowe, Jr. - Former Head Basketball Coach, North Carolina Tarheels
Matthew Fox - Actor, “LOST”
Morgan Spurlock - Actor/Director/Author, “Super Size Me”
Benifits of Membership
Leadership Development
The Fraternity has teamed with Dr. Kenneth Blanchard, fellow Phi Gam and author of “The One Minute Manager,” to develop a cutting-edge leadership development program called “Taking the Lead.” This four-part program uses a bottom-up approach to develop leaders throughout their college years.
Academic Assistance
The Fraternity encourages and enhances academic performance through tutoring and study skills education. Our chapters consistently surpass the All-Men’s and All-Fraternity averages.
Scholarships
The Fraternity’s Educational Foundation offers over $340,000 in scholarships. All men who achieve a 3.0 or better during their pledge semester will receive $250. Our graduates are very gracious and match this value for a total of $500.
The Jason R. Preston Beta Pi Scholarship is given each year to the qualified undergraduate member of the Beta Pi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta who best exemplifies the saying “Scholarship, Fraternity, Self.”
Extracurricular Activities
Brothers are encourages to join clubs, participate in intramurals, and attend academic seminars and workshops on campus
Carrer Development
Graduate brothers offer real-world education in a variety of career fields some will offer internships and employment networking.
Philanthropy
The Fraternity places a strong emphasis on serving others. Philanthropic projects are a major focus of activity for Phi Gamma Delta. Phi Gamma Delta’s International Philanthropy is The Red Cross.
Housing
Phi Gamma Delta feels a chapter house provides an added benefit to the fraternity experience, and we are pleased that nearly 90 of our chapters live in some form of Greek housing. Our chapter house is an alcohol-free facility, this promotes academic excellence in a clean environment.
Academy
Every January, brothers from all over North America gather for a three-day leadership academy to learn leadership skills, discuss chapter development, and share their best practices. Every January, our Fiji Leadership Academy is held in St. Louis, Missouri.
Ekklesia
Every other even-numbered year, Phi Gamma Delta hosts its Ekklesia where undergraduate members conduct the business of the Fraternity. The Ekklesia is held in various locations where strong graduate support can lend assistance in planning.
International Brotherhood
No matter where you go, Phi Gamma Delta has chapters across the U.S. and Canada. You will enjoy the advantages of brotherhood throughout your lifetime. Phi Gamma Delta is truly “Not For College Days Alone.”