For generations, Phi Delta Theta has been asking the question, “Are You A Leader?” One man who answered that question was Edward Dickson. Dickson was a graduate of UC-Berkeley, but he wasn’t satisfied with the status quo of higher education in California, and he had the vision of creating a great university in the Los Angeles area. He encountered resistance from the establishment, but he never ga
ve up. He secured a location in Westwood and raised funds to construct the original buildings… and UCLA was born. In the first few years after UCLA’s founding, several college fraternities opened on campus. Dickson had always wanted to be a member of a fraternity, but none of the existing ones met his standards. In 1924, he worked with students and faculty to establish a fraternity that would set the standard at UCLA – the California Gamma chapter of Phi Delta Theta. We are interested in student leaders who are:
•Young Leaders
•Academically Focused
•Community Service Driven
•Future Businessman
•Athletically Involved
The opportunity to become a brother allows students to develop a positive fraternity experience and work towards establishing a great reputation on campus. Becoming a brother at UCLA will also provide you with a professional network of more than 160,000 alumni living throughout North America. For many Phi Delta Theta brothers, their experience allows them to hone their personal leadership skills and prepare for life after college.
