• Source: Phi Alpha Mu

      • Phi Alpha Mu (ΦΑΜ) is a local, social sorority at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland, United States. It was established in 1926 and has over 1,000 alumnae.


      History


      In 1923, Phi Alpha Mu began as a group called the Snake Charmers at Western Maryland College, now McDaniel College. Snake Charmers evolved into an organization called F.A.M., jokingly referring to themselves as "Find A Man". The club combined with another local sorority, Zeta Gamma, adopting the Greek letters for F.A.M, thus becoming Phi Alpha Mu in 1926.
      In 1926, Western Maryland College officially recognized the sorority and it became one of the first Greek organizations on campus. Today, Phi Alpha Mu is the only remaining original local sorority at McDaniel College. It has more than 1,000 alumnae.


      Symbols


      The name Phi Alpha Mu was selected for the Greek letter acronym ΦΑΜ or F.A.M., the group's former name "Find A Man". Its nickname is Phi Alph.
      The sorority's colors are purple and white. Its flower is the purple pansy. Its mascot is the purple cow. Its symbol is the torch of learning. The values or pillars of Phi Alpha Mu are Love, Trust, Loyalty, Respect, and Melioration.
      In 1937, the sorority began publishing its yearbook, The Torch.


      Membership


      Phi Alpha Mu initiates transgender, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and genderqueer members.


      Philanthropy


      Phi Alpha Mu's main philanthropy is House of Ruth, a domestic abuse shelter for women and their children. They raise funds and volunteer at the shelter. The sorority also started the Phi Alpha Mu Endowed Scholarship to aid women with financial difficulties.


      See also


      List of social sororities and women's fraternities
      Fraternities and sororities in North America


      References




      External links


      Official website

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