Psi Iota Xi

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Psi Iota Xi
ΨΙΠ
FoundedSeptember 19, 1897; 126 years ago (1897-09-19)
Central High School, Muncie, IN
TypeService, non-collegiate
AffiliationIndependent
ScopeRegional, Midwest
Colors  Old gold and   Turquoise blue
SymbolLyre and Lamp
FlowerYellow Rose
PublicationHelicon
PhilanthropySpeech and hearing-related causes
Chapters135
Members3,500 collegiate
Headquarters3905 Vincennes Road
Suite 303

Indianapolis, IN 46268
US
WebsiteOfficial website

Psi Iota Xi (ΨΙΞ) is a women's philanthropic organization with chapters throughout the midwestern United States.

History[edit]

Psi Iota Xi was founded in 1897 in Muncie, Indiana by a group of students and teachers.[1] The organization has chartered chapters in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan. As of 2009, there are approximately 3,500 members in 135 chapters.

Purposes[edit]

Psi Iota Xi chapters are focused on raising money and offering volunteer service to improve the quality of life in their communities, with special emphasis on speech and hearing-related causes.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Publishing, Turner (1993). Huntington Co, In. Turner Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-56311-121-1.

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