Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)

More information can be found at: www.fijiou.com

Fraternity Name: Phi Gamma Delta

Chapter: Nu Omega

Nickname(s): Phi Gam, FIJI

Location (Address): 1200 S. College

Founding: Jefferson College, May 1, 1848

Local Founding (Date): December 29, 1916

Motto: “Friendship, the sweetest influence, Not for College Days Alone”

Approximate Chapter Size: 100-150

Finances: In-House Member Dues (per year): $6,800

Out-of-House Member Dues (per year): $2,000

First-Year Member Dues (per year): $1,750

Philanthropy: American Red Cross—FIJI Olympics, Phi Gam Slam

Last Year’s Pledge Class Size: Fall: 38 Spring: 2

Chapter Awards in the Last 5 Years: 2^nd Place U-Sing 2008; John Templeton McCarty Chapter Proficiency Award 2008; Theta 5K 2007—Most Participation; Gamma Phi Beta Chili Cook-off—Spiciest Chili; President’s Trophy Community Service Recognition 2008

Famous Accomplished Alumni : Lee Allan Smith (OU, Oklahoma’s Man of the Century), Howard Kauffmann (OU, President—Exxon Corp), Clay Bennett (OU, Owner—OKC Thunder), William Paul (OU—Former President of American Bar Association), J. Howard Edmondson (OU—former Oklahoma Governor)

Date Party Names: Bid Day, OU-Texas, Tech Weekend, Nite Club, Fiesta, Island, River Jam

Website: www.fijiou.com

Number of Men Living in House: We have moved off campus for 1 year, while construction on our new fraternity house is underway.

Length of Pledge Program: 1 semester

President Quote About Chapter: “Here you will find the utmost college fraternity experience. The tradition of Phi Gamma Delta runs deep on campus.”