Fraternity History

On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. This event occurred in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. Just, the faculty adviser, in the Science Hall (now known as Thirkield Hall). The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to and from the Brothers of the Omega Delta Delta Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Monday, December 20, 2010

CENTENNIAL KICK-OFF CELEBRATION

Centennial Kick-off Celebration Letter from Grand Basileus (pdf)
When:
Saturday, Jan 15, 2011,
7:30 PM until 11:30 PM
Where:
Hyatt Crystal City
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA

Additional Info:
Contact: James W Whitehead, Jr
Phone 301-203-0825
Email jwwhiteheadjr@aol.com
Purchase Tickets/RSVP here


FAQs:
Question: When is the Centennial Celebration?
Answer: Wednesday, July 27 - Sunday, July 31, 2011

Question: Where will the Centennial Celebration be held?
Answer: Washington, DC

Question: When will the registration information be available?
Answer: July 22, 2010

Question: What is the proposed registration fee?
Answer: $375.00

Question: How can I pay my registration fee?
Answer: Via IHQ Lockbox (check, credit card or debit card)

Question: What are the Centennial hotel rates?
Answer: $159.00 - $190.00/night

Question: When can you reserve your hotel room?

Answer: July 22, 2010

Question: When will the Centennial Agenda be available?
Answer: July 22, 2010

Question: Will there be a Centennial website?
Answer: Yes, OMEGAPSIPHI2011.com is currently under construction

Question: Will there be Centennial updates?
Answer: Weekly Updates will be posted on the Centennial Website

Question: What are the major program events?
Answer: Salutes to: Education/Academia, Sports/ Entertainment, Military, Business/Civic/ Political Involvement and recognition of 25, 40, 50, 60, 70, 75 and 80 year brothers

Question: When will the Founders Brick project begin?
Answer: June 1, 2010

For more information, visit oppf.org

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Community Service

The Brothers of the Omega Delta Delta Chapter has participated in a Christmas event at the Department of Veterans Affairs on December 8th. Some of the activities included were stepping for the kids that attended and interacting with them; giving them positive advice.



The Brothers of the Omega Delta Delta Chapter are also currently an active participate in Project G.R.E.E.K. at Young Scholars Charter School here in Philadelphia teaching the young students how to step and preparing them for their future step shows.