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The first branch of Phi Delta Theta was founded at Indiana University in 1849. The Indiana Chapter has the longest continuous existence of any in the Fraternity. The War Between the States was difficult for all fraternities. Battles put fraternity brother against fraternity brother, although fraternal bonds may have led to the release of many prisoners or better treatment for others. However, during the two decades from 1870 to 1890, the growth of the Fraternity was very rapid, due principally to the efforts of Walter B. Palmer, Emory-Vanderbilt 1877, and George Banta, Franklin-Indiana 1876. The two were given the title Second Founders for their work. Phi Delta Theta is known as an international fraternity. The first Phi Delta Theta chapter in Canada was installed at McGill University April 5, 1902. Phi Delta Theta now boast 12 Canadian chapters, more than any other fraternity |
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The men of Phi Delta Theta share a commitment--to the intense bond of friendship between brothers, high academic achievement, and living life with integrity. A Phi Delt has high expectations of, and for, himself and his brothers. He believes that one man is no man. The fraternity teaches men that these areas of commitment, those outlined in The Bond of Phi Delta Theta, are not to be viewed as separate ideals, but as areas of discipline for daily life. Development intellectually, in leadership, and human service (to name a few) are vital to the Phi Delt. The Phi Delt will support, and in turn have the support of, his brothers as these principles are lived out. Membership in Phi Delta Theta goes beyond belonging to a social organization. The men of Phi Delta Theta tell of the tremendous support that exists between brothers and how, during their college years, they developed self-confidence, leadership qualities, and a belief in the strength of their abilities. They believe their lifetime commitment to the fraternity is one of the most important commitments they ever made. Copyright Phi Delta Theta National Headquarters |
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| The first local fraternity on campus was founded in 1898 and was called Kappa Phi Alpha. Kappa Phi Alpha later became the Idaho Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta. Kappa Phi Alpha was founded by Dr. Frederick M. Padelford, head of the English Department, on January 19th, 1900. The fraternity had fifteen charter members at that time, and they held their meetings were held where the Moscow City Hall now stands. | |
| Kappa Sigma in 1905 became the first national fraternity on campus. Yet it was in 1901 that Kappa Phi Alpha, a committee headed by Homer David, began negotiations for a charter from Phi Delta Theta through Washington Alpha and Arthur R. Priest, then head of the UW English Department. In Washington D.C., 1907, Phi Delta Theta commissioned the go ahead for the fraternity to be set up here. William Lee, Homer David, and Burton L. French went to Washington D.C., to get the approval. In 1908 on November 25, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the charter was granted and Burton L. French was initiated becoming bond number one. The Chapter was installed December 31st, 1908 by a committee of alumni under the chairmanship of Lawrence E. Gurney, Professor of Physics at U of I. On December 31, 1908, a committee of alumni from Washington University, headed by Larry Gurney, came and installed the Idaho Alpha Chapter and initiated the remaining members. Larry Gurney was patron and faculty representative of Kappa Phi Alpha. | |
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The first Idaho Alpha house was located where the infirmary is now located.
The second house was built in 1920-21. It was constructed of World War
I materials, chiefly red bricks. In 1953 it was remodeled and painted
white. It stood on this site for 48 years. In 1968, the present house
was erected and dedicated on March 2, 1969. While the house was being
constructed, Brother Phis lived in the Moscow Hotel.
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| The formal room of the current house is dedicated to Richard Simpson, bond number 1400, who died on October 4, 1984, of a heart attack while running to take a test. | |
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Brotherhood is an opportunity; and opportunity to make frineds that will last your entire life. Through brotherhood, you will meet many people, some who are very alike, and many who are different than you are. Through brootherhood, you will learn to work with and appreciate the differences between you and your brothers. Brotherhood helps bring people together who are different from eachother in many ways. By working with your brothers, you will grow as a person. If you surrond yourself with people who are exactly alike, you won't grow and expand as a person. By making friends with your brothers, you will benefit form eachother's diversity. Brotherhood is a lifelong friendship. Your best friendships |
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Carol Howe Foster Memorial Scholarship - award given to all senior members who have a cumulative average of their GPA based on their sophomore and junior year standings. Their GPA needs to be above the university all mans average and they need to be in good standing with the chapter. All recipients will be awarded based on highest GPA and awards will descend relative to GPA until the all mans average is reached. All recipients must live in Idaho Alpha their senior year. Recipients shall be named in the fall of their junior year and the award shall be received at the beginning of their senior year at the university. The recipients must have lived in Idaho Alpha since the beginning of their freshman year or six consecutive semesters. Award will be given based on endowment size. |
| Richard Simpson Memorial Scholarship - award given to a minimum of one sophomore member to a maximum of four sophomore members who have achieved the best GPA based on his first three semesters of college achievement. In case of a tie, the award shall go to the man with the lowest bond number. The recipient must be in good standing with the chapter, and must be above all mans average. The recipient shall be named in the spring of his sophomore year and will receive the award when he registers for the second semester of his junior year. Award will range anywhere from $50 to $500 dollars based on endowment size. |
| Dingle Award - award that is given to one sophomore recipient after the completion of his freshman year who has the highest accumulative GPA in his class. The award will consist of $100 and chapter recognition. |
Six
men staying in a dormatory the day after Christmas formed the Greek-letter
society, Phi Delta Theta. Robert Morrison, a senior, proposed to fellow
classmate John McMillan Wilson they bond together to form a secret society.
They invited juniors Robert Thompson Drake and John Wolfe Lindley; sophomores
Ardivan Walker Rodgers and Andrew Watts Rogers into the fold. The first
meeting was held in Wilson's at Old North Hall, now called Elliot Hall.
During the early meetings, the founders wrote The Bond of Phi Delta Theta,
which is the fundemental law of the Fraternity. It has remained unchanged
ever since. The Founders also designed the badge, consisting of a shield,
eye and scroll with the Greek letters on it.
The
Fraternity now has more than 180 chapters in 43 states and six Canadian
provinces. The Fraternity has initiated more than 190,000 men since 1848.
More than 120 houses valued at $50 million are owned by chartered house
corporations. There are nearly 70 recognized alumni clubs across the U.S.
and Canada. The Fraternity operates from the General Headquarters building
on South Campus Avenue, across from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
At the corner of the campus closest to headquarters, memorial gates were
erected in honor of the Fraternity's 150th anniversary.