Zeta Phi Rho () is an American
multicultural
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/Asian interest
fraternity based in
Southern California
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. Founded in 1995 at
California State University, Long Beach, the fraternity has seven active chapters in the Southern California region. Zeta Phi Rho is independent and is not affiliated with any national associations.
History
Zeta Phi Rho was established at California State University, Long Beach in 1995. Its fourteen founding fathers were:
Zeta Phi Rho focuses on developing a diverse group of brothers committed to character, leadership, academics, and community.
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The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage
The fraternity is described as having a "strong brotherhood, familial atmosphere, and constantly striv
ngto maintain its place as a brotherhood of distinguished gentlemen".
Philanthropy
Fraternity chapters hold various philanthropies in their respective communities including SmokeOut at the Beach ''(Alpha chapter'', 2007) an effort to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking, Boot Camp"(''Zeta chapter'', 2010) to support children diagnosed with HIV, and Zeta Phi "Skid" Rho (''Gamma chapter'', 2001–Present) providing food for the homeless in the
Skid Row
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area of Los Angeles.
On , Zeta Phi Rho made 17,341 sandwiches under one hour, breaking a Guinness World Record at the same time.
Zeta Phi Rho focuses on raising cultural awareness with the Philip Vera Cruz/Cesar Chavez March (''Alpha chapter'', 2008) and the Raise the Roof Benefit Concert (''Alpha chapter'', 2008) for Gawad Kalinga, a philanthropic organization aimed at ending worldwide poverty. A more recent example of philanthropic efforts includes the Blu Carpet Affair, a film festival that donates proceeds to the Children of Uganda through
Invisible Children
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Synopsis
In the spring of 2003, Jason Russell, Bobby Bailey, and Laren Poole traveled to Africa to document ...
(''Eta chapter'', 2008).
By 2000, Zeta Phi Rho had adopted
Habitat for Humanity (HfH) as its all-chapter benefit charity.
Chapters
Zeta Phi Rho has established ten chapters in California, seven of which remain active.
Active chapter listed in bold, inactive chapters listed with ''italics''.
Notable alumni
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Big Matthew - Korean-American rapper, songwriter, and member of the Korean pop group
Kard
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* DJ ARMNHMR
See also
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List of social fraternities and sororities
Social or general fraternities and sororities, in the North American fraternity system, are those that do not promote a particular profession (as professional fraternities are) or discipline (such as service fraternities and sororities). Inste ...
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Cultural interest fraternities and sororities Cultural interest fraternities and sororities, in the North American student fraternity and sorority system, refer to general or social organizations oriented to students having a special interest in a culture or cultural identity.
Although racial ...
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Asian Americans in California
References
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Fraternities and sororities in the United States
Student organizations established in 1995
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