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OBJECTS

The objects of this Fraternity shall be the promotion of good fellowship and the cultivation of social virtues among its members; the protection of the just rights and the advancement of the best interests, present and future, individual and collective, of all those who shall be associated together as members of this Fraternity; the encouragement of good scholarship and breadth of training for its members; and cooperation in the educational and cultural programs of institutions of higher educationin which chapters are located.

CORE VALUES

Trust

We commit to the value of Trust, the foundation of a relationship based on a belief in oneself as well as others, which is earned and strengthened through experience. The value of trust is found in our reliance on each other and enables an open comfort in interacting with brothers.

Honor

We commit to the value of Honor, staying true to a set of higher standards and morals in the face of adversity. Membership in Phi Kappa Sigma means a commitment to leading an honorable life.

Respect

We commit to the value of Respect, which begins with yourself and the practice of the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." This statement is the acceptance of the ideals of others. In order to move forward as a brotherhood, we must continue to consider each other's viewpoints.

Knowledge

We commit to the value of Knowledge, the acquisition of thought, theory and principles following in the footsteps of our founding fathers in accordance with our oath of brotherhood. With this knowledge we will come closer to self-discovery, the improvement of society and the translation of knowledge into power.

Wisdom

We commit to the value of Wisdom, a virtue gained through experiences of self and others. Wisdom is the application of knowledge and past experiences to make decisions regardless of the situation. Through sharing wisdom, a bond is formed between young and old, teacher and student; this bond is what brings us together.

Responsibility

We commit to the value of Responsibility, by being reliable in the fulfillment of the objectives of our fraternity and our personal obligations, enduring the consequences of our actions.

Integrity

We commit to the value of Integrity, our inner foundation for holding true to our values of trust, honor, respect, knowledge, wisdom, and responsibility that guides us to make the best decisions.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Community service activities in which Phi Kappa Sigma participates in include Camp Dream Catcher, and Relay for Life. We also team up with other sororities and fraternities on campus and help them with events such as last year's Arthritis Walk. The brothers of Phi Kappa Sigma can often be found camping outside of the Purple Gym to help raise money!

BADGE

Dr. Mitchell designed the fraternity's badge composed of a Maltese cross supporting the six-pointed star, the Greek letters Phi, Kappa, and Sigma, and a skull and crossbones. No modification, except in size, has ever been made to the badge originally designed by Dr. Mitchell.

In the 1850s, the Southern chapters inaugurated the custom of wearing silver skulls on their badges, and thus were known as the "Silver Skulls." Iota Chapter, atColumbia University, adopted a smaller badge in 1861 than had been worn previously by the membership of any chapter and also copied the Southern custom of utilizing the silver skull. The silver skull on the badge was never reinstituted by any chapter after the Civil War, and is now a mere legend of the fraternity.

THE BASICS...

FOUNDED: August 16, 1850 at UPenn

TYPE: Leadership & Social

MOTTO: Stellis Aequus Durando

COLORS: Black and Old Gold

SYMBOL: Maltese Cross

FLOWER: Yellow Chrysanthemum

SCOPE: International

HEADQUARTERS: Timber Drive
Chester Springs, Pennsylvania

HOMEPAGE: www.pks.org

PUBLIC MOTTO'S

^{Phi Kappa Sigma has taken on multiple public mottos, each pertaining to a different aspect of the fraternity.
"Brotherhood is more than skin deep": Brothers are chosen based on the worth of their character, not their religion, race, or wealth.
"Once a Phi Kap, always a Phi Kap": Phi Kappa Sigma is a life-long commitment not limited to college years.
"Stellis Aequus Durando": Latin for “equal to the stars in endurance”, this motto pays tribute to the many years Phi Kappa Sigma has survived.}