Phi Delta Chi

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Phi Delta Chi (ΦΔΧ) Pharmacy Fraternity was founded on 2 November 1883 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor by 11 men, led by Dean Albert B. Prescott. The fraternity is an association formed to advance the science of pharmacy and allied interests, and to foster and promote a fraternal spirit among brothers.

Brothers of Phi Delta Chi exemplify leadership in the field of pharmacy. Famous Phi Delta Chi Brothers include Eli Lilly, Hubert Humphrey (VP of the United States), Bruce Paddock, John D. Grabenstein, and numerous Deans of Pharmacy and Remington Medalists.

The Fraternity has chartered 72 collegiate chapters and numerous alumni chapters. More than 45,000 men & women have proudly called themselves Brothers of Phi Delta Chi.

Motto: Alterum Alterius Auxilio Eget (Each Needs the Help of the Other) Objective: To advance the science of pharmacy and its allied interests, and to foster and promote a fraternal spirit among its members. Creed: "A man should first direct himself in the way he should go; only then should he instruct others." -Buddha Colors: Old Gold and Dregs of Wine Flower: The Red Carnation Jeweler: Burr, Patterson, and Auld of Elwood, Indiana

Founders: Charles Edward Bond, Franklin Herbert Frazee, Llewellyn Hall Gardner, Calvin Pomeroy Godfrey, Adolph Gustave Hoffman, Arthur Gilliam Hopper, Charles F. Hueber, George Pawling Lemon, Arthur Sidney Rogers, Azor Thurston, and Albert Tenney Waggoner