INTRO
Phi Iota Alpha is the Oldest Latino Fraternity
in Existence. The history of Phi Iota Alpha
is the history of all Latino college students
and professionals who strive to maintain
their intellectual heritage alive. Since
its inception, when the legendary "Union
Hispano Americana" (UHA) was first
organized in 1898, the fraternity has upheld
its sublime and unique ideological foundation
of Pan-Americanism. The ideology of Pan-Americanism
can be summarized as the "unification
of all the Latin American nations and all
Latin American people." The Fraternity
has served as an "Ideological University"
through the study and interpretation of
Pan-Americanism inspired by the accomplishments
of its Five Pillars: Don Simon Bolivar,
Don Jose de San Martin, Don Bernardo O’Higgins,
Don Benito Juarez and Don Jose Marti.
Through
the years, this prestigious institution
has witnessed a number of operational and
structural modifications as a form of survival
and adaptation to its time. Through it all,
Phi Iota Alpha continues to fulfill its
distinct goals by uniting its members fraternally
in a manner in which, individually and collectively,
they will contribute towards the fulfillment
of the organization's mission and ideology;
fomenting "the scientific study of
the social, economical, and political problems
of Pan-America;" and serving "as
a source of personal growth in which in
conjunction with academic preparation, each
brother will find an appropriate environment
to develop." In short, Phi Iota Alpha
has always been, and will continue to be,
a source of empowerment for Latinos everywhere. |
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