Phi Beta Sigma

Need to Know

When was PBS founded

January 9th, 1914

When was the BA chapter founded

December 21, 1935

What is the significance of BA

It was the first PBS undergrad chapter in the entirety of New England

BA Mission

The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are the Fraternity’s most valuable resource and strength. They are the primary means by which the Phi Beta Sigma objectives will be achieved. In order to accomplish the Fraternity’s objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effectively embody “Culture For Service and Service For Humanity” and promote brotherhood, scholarship and service.

What are the 3 principles of PBS

Brotherhood, Scholarship, Service

What is the PBS motto

Culture for Service and Service for Humanity

Official Colors of PBS

Royal Blue and Pure White

Official Flower of PBS

White Carnation

Who are PBS’ “Honorable Founders”

The Honorable Founders of Phi Beta Sigma are A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown, who established the fraternity in 1914 at Howard University.

BA Goal

Our goal is to enrich the Greater Boston collegiate community with our ideals of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service and live by our motto "Cultural for service and service for humanity." We look to bring forth the men who will become the pillars of our communities today and the outstanding leaders of tomorrow.

What is the rest of the D9

Alpha Phi Alpha (1906), Kappa Alpha Psi (1911), Alpha Kappa Alpha (1908), Omega Psi Phi (1911), Delta Sigma Theta (1913), Zeta Phi Beta (1920), Sigma Gamma Rho (1922), Iota Phi Theta (1963).

Greek Alphabet

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega.

What is the Conclave and how often does it meet

The Conclave is the legislative power of the frat and it meets every 2 years