Omega Psi Phi Fraternity-Friendship is Essential to the Soul

Barbershop Walk participants are just friends of friends, and others have connected to the group through UCR’s Omega Psi Phi fraternity chapter. #FIETTS #barbershopwalk

It isn’t too often that one can celebrate their 99th birthday, but for Bro. William H. Harris, Ph.D., closing in on the century mark is both a blessing and a ch...ance for friends and family to show how much they truly love this giant of a man. On Saturday, February 27, 2021, Dr. Harris received a nice surprise from his Fraternity Brothers and Hatfield Township neighbors with a drive-by birthday recognition. Approximately forty members of the Mu Omega Ques of #OmegaPsiPhi were led in a car caravan by Hatfield Township’s finest from both their Police and Fire Departments. Sirens blaring, lights flashing, and cars adorned with purple and gold balloons, made their way to Dr. Harris’ home where nearby neighbors came out to make sure there wasn’t an emergency, but soon realized that the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi were coming to help celebrate this momentous birthday of one of their Fraternity Brothers, the beloved Dr. Harris! Dr. Harris is a WWII veteran who was honored with a Purple Heart for being wounded twice in battle. Dr. Harris went to school at West Virginia State University where he was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in 1944 through Theta Psi Chapter. Dr. Harris later earned a Ph.D. at Penn State University and has since contributed to various organizations as an expert in organizational development. Dr. Harris also writes poetry, and in 2017 published 90yrs of his writings in a book entitled Everyday Sunshine, Led My Way, a tribute to his mother who he describes as his sunshine. When asked what the secret to his long life is, Dr. Harris said, my mother always stressed for me to ask questions and to always show gratitude, no matter how small the gesture. The Brothers of Mu Omega Chapter will continue to praise Dr. Harris for all of his contributions to not only the Fraternity, but to the country itself. Hats off to you Dr. Harris and belated happy birthday!

In his second season as coach, Bro. Dennis Gates has led the Cleveland State University Vikings to their third NCAA bid in school history. This is the same CSU ...team that had lost at least 21 games in each of the previous five seasons and was picked to finish seventh in the Horizon League this season. It’s the same CSU team with no blue-chip recruits, no transfers from major college programs. Congrats Bro. Gates Source: Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

Jesse L. Askew, a 1985 initiate of the Xi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., will serve as the Marketing Director for America's 250th Anniversary celebration.