Multicultural Greek Council
ΦIΑ
Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Founded: December 26, 1931
at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Type: Social
Scope: National
Motto: Semper Parati, Semper Juncti
Colors: Gold, Navy Blue, Red, White
Symbol: Lion
Flower: Red Carnation
Publication: The Phiota!
Nickname: Phiota, PhiA
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlphaEtaPhiotas
INSTAGRAM: @utsa_phiotas
TWITTER: @utsaPhiotas
NATIONAL WEBSITE: http://www.phiota.info
Phi Iota Alpha (ΦΙΑ), established December 26, 1931, is the oldest Latino fraternity still in existence, and works to motivate people, develop leaders, and create innovative ways to unite the Latino community. The organization has roots that stem back to the late 19th century to the first Latino fraternity, and the first Latino student organization in the United States. The brotherhood is composed of undergraduate, graduate, and professional men committed towards the empowerment of the Latin American community by providing intensive social and cultural programs and activities geared towards the appreciation, promotion and preservation of Latin American culture.