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About Phi Beta Fraternity

Founded: May 5, 1912 at Northwestern University
Motto: To Be Rather Than To Seem To Be
Badge: A gold Phi, plain or with pearls, superimposed on a gold Beta engraved with laurel leaves
Colors: Violet and Gold
Flower: American Beauty Rose
Publication: The Baton
Song: Hail, Phi Beta

What Is Phi Beta

Phi Beta is a fraternal organization for students or professionals in any arts field; including music, drama, visual arts, dance, music, speech, and their encompassing histories and therapies. Phi Beta strives to promote the best in the creative and performing arts, through service, promotion, and presentation of the arts. Phi Beta also provides professional and social opportunities to its members.

Phi Beta offers its members widened horizons of artistic expression and development. Phi Beta encourages high professional standards, scholarship and the use of its members' talents in service.

Membership in Phi Beta is not restricted based on gender or affiliation with other organizations.

Phi Beta is proudly affiliated with PFA (Professional Fraternity Association) and is a member of CFEA (College Fraternity Editors Association)