GMU Phiotas

Phi Iota Alpha (ΦΙΑ), established December 26, 1931, is the oldest Latino fraternity in existence. The George Mason University Colony of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc.

strives to achieve the following: 1. Promotion of personal, communal, and Pan-American development through the ideals of our Fraternal Pillars as well as other Pan-American intellectuals and their philosophies 2. Creation of a Latin American consciousness 3. Intensification of education with a Latin American character 4. Mobilization of Latin American communities 5. Conservation of the integrity of the Latin American character

Mission: To unite its members fraternally in a manner in which, individually and collectively, they will contribute towards the fulfillment of the organizations mission. To foment a scientific study of the social, economic, and political problems of Pan-America.

Operating as usual

06/15/2020

It’s time to lay the foundation as we navigate and discuss recent events surrounding police brutality, the black lives matter movement, and how we, the Mason community, can build up from here. In order to bring about change we must foster honest and truthful conversations about the harsh truths we each face everyday as we leave our homes. Tune in via zoom on Thursday, June 18th at 7pm as we unpack our feelings over these tragic losses and how we can further advocate and fight for change. Register on Mason360 to receive the zoom link for this live townhall for the George Mason University Community.

04/09/2020

To be a Don is never easy and the few that make it truly are Distinguished. On April 9th, 2015, Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. welcomed FIVE remarkable young men into its Illustrious Brotherhood. Today marks our monumental five years at George Mason University since the first Distinguished Dons formally established a new era. We would like to wish our Founding Line, “Embajadores de Una Nueva Era,” a Happy Phiotaversary and thank them for bringing forth a new organization. These five brave souls embarked on a journey and became the first Distinguished Dons at George Mason University! Since then our organization has grown and continued to exhibit the ideals of Panamericanism. Congratulations Hermanos! 🦁

#1 Brandon “Don Kólintúmel” Juarez Lopez
#2 Luar “Don Nobili” Pacheco
#3 Jose “Don Reynaldus” Martinez
#4 Luis “Don Ñawpaciy” Aguirre
#5 Jonathan “Don Emineo” Morales

We would also like to thank the communities that supported us thus far! Thank you for the inspiration you given us to continue!
#gmuPhiotas #PorLaPatria #5Years #OlderAndBetter #TuPapá #Distinguished #LaNuevaEra #ΦΙΑ 🦁 @George Mason University

09/09/2019

ℙℍ𝕀𝕆𝕋𝔸 𝕒𝕝𝕖𝕣𝕥!🦁🚨 Save the date for 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 as we are having our Por la Patria BBQ presented with tasty food, music, great vibes and of course, your favorite Phiotas! 🔥🥘🎶

Remember that its $9 to pre-order or $12 at the event itself. *𝐒𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫.*
All proceeding funds will go to help Latin American and Caribbean countries through our National Philanthropy: 🆄🅽🅸🅲🅴🅵 🇺🇳

You wouldn’t want to miss this event! Everyone is welcome so bring your friends and let’s have a good time celebrating Central American Independence!

📍LOCATION: 4108 Lamarre Drive Fairfax, VA (3 minute drive from the GMU Fairfax Campus) 🎉🎶🕺🏽💃🏽

(Just in case: ☔️Rain date would be Sept. 28)

06/19/2019

“Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I’ll rise.” - Maya Angelou

Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc. celebrates Juneteenth!
#gmuPhiotas #PhiotasCelebrate #Juneteenth

06/17/2019

The Distinguished Dons of the GMU Colony of Phi Iota Alpha would like to wish all the fathers around the world a Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for all that you do to continuously make a positive impact in the lives of your children! 🦁 #gmuPhiotas #TuPapá #HappyFathersDay #1931 #PhiotasCelebrate @ Fairfax, Virginia

06/04/2019

“The beauty of standing up for your rights is others will see you standing and stand up as well.” - Cassandra Duffy

50 years ago, brave individuals stood up for the right to express themselves and be true to who they are. The brothers of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. offer our support as we continue to work everyday to let love be love. #gmuPhiotas #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #LGBTQIA #Ally #Advocate #StoneWallRiots

05/21/2019

Over the weekend, our Colony Brothers participated in the 2019 AIDS Walk in New York City to show support for organizations that provide assistance to people with HIV/AIDS. #gmuPhiotas #PorLaComunidad #HIVawareness #AIDSawareness #AIDSWalkNY

05/06/2019

A warm congratulations to all the graduating seniors of the class of 2019. We want to recognize our Hermano Chris “Don Xenophilio” CP at the end of his journey as an undergraduate. Just like our parents tell us, “Hay que estudiar para no sufrir como nosotros.”. We would also like congratulate our Hermano Don Xenophilio for getting elected in the 2019-2021 Latino Alumni Association Eboard.

#PorLaPatria #GMUPhiotas #Distinguido #SPSJ #1931 #TuPapáGraduates

05/06/2019

A warm congratulations to all the graduating seniors of the class of 2019. We want to recognize two of our hermanos Chris “Don Xenophilio” CP and Leo “Don Awqaylli” Castellon for the end of their journey as undergraduates. Just like our parents tell us, “Hay que estudiar para no sufrir como nosotros.”.

We would also like congratulate our Hermano Don Xenophilio for getting elected in the 2019-2021 Latino Alumni Association Eboard.

#PorLaPatria #GMUPhiotas #Distinguido #SPSJ #1931 #TuPapáGraduates

05/01/2019

Brothers out enjoying the Nationals play at home in Washington D.C. 🦁⚾️
With finals right around the corner we would like to wish everyone good luck and to also remember to take mental breaks when needed. #mentalhealthawareness #Tupapácares
#donsofthecapital

04/29/2019

The Distinguished Dons of the George Mason Colony of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. would like to wish the Women of Corazones Unidos Siempre Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. a Happy Founders Day! Congratulations on 39 years of Wisdom and Sisterhood! Special shout out to @cus_betadelta here at George Mason University.
🦁❤️🦉 @ George Mason University

04/27/2019

We would like to give a shoutout to our Beta Line - “Espada y Escudo” for celebrating their 3 year Phiotaversary today! We appreciate your compassion and commitment to striving for the best in our brotherhood 🦁🇨🇴 #1931 #FIA #GMU #SPSJ #Distinguished #Leones #BetaLine #3years

04/24/2019

The Distinguished Dons of the George Mason University Colony of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. would like to invite all interested men to Meet La Familia Tomorrow, April 25th. Find out how you can become part of our ΦΑMΙLA ! Feel free to reach out to any Hermano for more information or email us at [email protected]. *Business attire requested* #GMUPhiotas #FIA#PorLaPatria #ΦΙΑ #SPSJ

04/22/2019

Today our Hermanos volunteered to clean up Braddock road in honor of Earth Day! We hope everyone can do their part in taking care of our planet 🦁🌎 #SPSJ #Phiotas #GMU #EarthDay #TuPapáCares @ Fairfax, Virginia

04/22/2019

The Distinguished Dons of the George Mason University Colony of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. would like to invite all interested men to Meet La Familia this Monday, April, 22nd. Find out how you can become part of our ΦΑMΙLA ! Feel free to reach out to any Hermano for more information or email us at [email protected] *Business attire requested* #GMUPhiotas #FIA#PorLaPatria #ΦΙΑ #SPSJ

04/21/2019

The George Mason University Colony of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is proud to introduce to you our Spring 2019 New Members,
Epsilon Line - “Los Mártires de Los Barrios Viejos ”

#1 - Don Túpac Amaru III
Edwin Gabriel Tello

#2 - Don Oubao Moin
Carlos Andrés Vivaldi

A huge congratulations to their Pledge Committee; Dave “K’ishon” Sandoval, Walter “Corticao” Benitez, and José “Arcadio” Espinal-Dabdub. We are proud of all the Fuerza, Integridad, & Amistad that you Gentlemen have demonstrated. Welcome Epsilon Line to our Illustrious Brotherhood! Our Familia continues to grow! #gmuPhiotas #Distinguished #Dons #Brotherhood #SemperParati #SemperJuncti #Familia #TheLegacyContinues #KingsOfTheJungle #1931

04/20/2019

The George Mason University Colony of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. would like to congratulate the sisters of GMU Alpha Kappa Delta Phi on their new members. Welcome to to Greek Life!

We would like to congratulate the George Mason University Associate Chapter and the George Washington University Omicron Chapter of Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc. Lon their newest line!

We can’t wait to work with all you to better improve our community!

04/19/2019

We would also like to take the time to wish “Los Guerreros de la Patria”, a Happy Phiotaversery! Congrats on hitting the 2 years mark gentlemen! 🦁Thank you so much for all the work you Distinguished men have put into our colony and community! #olderandbettersince1931 #gmuphiotas #φια

04/19/2019

The George Mason University Colony of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is proud to introduce to you our Spring 2019 New Members,
Epsilon Line - “Los Mártires de Los Barrios Viejos ”

#1 - Don Túpac Amaru III
Edwin Gabriel Tello

#2 - Don Oubao Moin
Carlos Andrés Vivaldi

A huge congratulations to their Pledge Committee; Dave “K’ishon” Sandoval, Walter “Corticao” Benitez, and José “Arcadio” Espinal-Dabdub. We are proud of all the Fuerza, Integridad, & Amistad that you Gentlemen have demonstrated. Welcome Epsilon Line to our Illustrious Brotherhood! Our Familia continues to grow! #gmuPhiotas #Distinguished #Dons #Epsilon #Brotherhood #SemperParati #SemperJuncti #Familia #TheLegacyContinues #KingsOfTheJungle #1931 #ΦΙΑ

04/17/2019

THE LEGACY CONTINUES........

Tomorrow our Epsilon Line - Los Martires de Los Barrios Viejos will be ready to put on a show!These gentlemen have worked hard and showed dedication to wanting to be a part of this illustrious brotherhood. Let them show you what it takes to become a brother of our organization! Be sure to come out to support and we hope to see everyone there.

#SeSienteSeSiente #1931 #TuPapa #olderandbettersince1931 #porlapatria #Epsilon #freelosleones

04/16/2019

We would like to take the time to wish the Hermanas of Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad, Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. a Happy Founders Day! Special shout out to the the Mu Chapter here at Mason! 🦋🦁

04/16/2019

The George Mason Colony of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. would like take the time to congratulate all the men that have crossed into this illustrious brotherhood this semester! Welcome to the Familia! #porlapatria #Spring19 #northeastDons #ΦΙΑ

04/16/2019

The George Mason Colony of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. proudly invites everyone to our New Member presentation! Join us as we welcome Epsilon Line into the Greek Community🦁 #ΦΙΑ #FreeEpsilon #LeonesUnleashed #OlderAndBetter #Distinguished #1931 #TuPapá

04/16/2019

THE LEGACY CONTINUES............................
On Behalf of the George Mason University Colony of Phi Iota Alpha, we invite you to the new member presentation of: Epsilon Line - Los Martires de Los Barrios Viejos! Be sure to come out this Thursday, at 8:31pm at the Exploratory Amphitheater. These gentlemen have worked hard and showed dedication to wanting to be a part of this illustrious brotherhood. Let them show you what it takes to become a brother of our organization! Be sure to come out to support and we hope to see everyone there. #SeSienteSeSiente #1931 #TuPapa #olderandbettersince1931 #porlapatria #Epsilon #freelosleones

04/15/2019

✏️📚Starting tomorrow we will be kiosking to collect donations for our School Supply Drive.📚✏️
All supplies are being sent to help young students in Sácatepequez Quetzaltenango, Guetamala. So be sure to stop by and say hi to your favorite Dons. #porlapatria #tupapácares

04/14/2019

Se siente, se siente.... #1931

04/13/2019

Congratulations to the Alpha Nu Charter of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. on their Beta Class. We cannot wait to see the work you do for the MGC community! #Spring19

04/11/2019

Congratulations to the Beta Delta Chapter of Corazones Unidos Siempre Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. on their Lambda Line. We look forward to seeing your contributions to the Latino community! 🌺🦁#probateszn

04/10/2019

Help the GMU colony reach their goal of gathering school supplies for children who need it most. The school supplies will be sent to the hometown of our Alumni Brandon Juarez-Lopez (Don Kólintúmel) where they will be distributed at the local school. As of this month the GMU colony will be accepting donations specifically any new or in good condition backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, scissors and coloring books. Can’t donate in person? But still want to help? Well you still can by simply buying an item off of Amazon (link for wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/33EFIJ5D3RPPF?ref_=wl_share) if you have any questions or wish to know more information contact any of our brothers or send an email to [email protected] #tupapacares

04/07/2019

The Distinguished Dons would like to congratulate the Alpha Gamma Chapter of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. on their newest Hermanas! We look forward to seeing the work you do for the community. #donseñoritalove

04/06/2019

DO YOU NEED TO DESTRESS?!?!?
DO YOU LIKE SMASHING THINGS ON TOP OF PEOPLE?!?!?
DO YOU LIKE EGGS?!?!

WELL YOU’RE IN LUCK.............because..............

🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚

THIS upcoming Tuesday,
🔹April 9th🔹. 📍SUB 1 QUAD from 12pm-4pm!📍
We will be selling Cascarones and Regular Eggs to the Mason community to smash on the Don’s! 🦁🦁🦁🥚🥚🥚🥚

We will also be celebrating our Colony’s FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY🎉🎉🎊🎊🎉🎉4️⃣🎊🎊🎉🎉🎊🎊

BE SURE TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE DON’S BY EGGING US!!!!
(Or each other, we just sell the eggs 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️)

🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊PRICES🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊

1 Cascarón (confetti filled egg) = $2
1 Raw Egg = $3

PROCEEDS WILL BE COLLECTED IN ORDER TO DONATE TOWARDS THE NATIONAL HISPANIC INSTITUTE.

On behalf of the brothers, we cannot wait to be egged!!!! 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁 #phiotascelebrate #porlapatria #ΦΙΑ

03/28/2019

03/27/2019

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03/27/2019

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03/27/2019

Pics from our 2nd annual Sazón Phiota!🦁

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ℙℍ𝕀𝕆𝕋𝔸 𝕒𝕝𝕖𝕣𝕥!🦁🚨 Save the date for 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 as we are having our Por la Patria BBQ presented with tasty food, music, great vibes and of course, your favorite Phiotas! 🔥🥘🎶 Remember that its $9 to pre-order or $12 at the event itself. *𝐒𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫.* All proceeding funds will go to help Latin American and Caribbean countries through our National Philanthropy: 🆄🅽🅸🅲🅴🅵 🇺🇳 You wouldn’t want to miss this event! Everyone is welcome so bring your friends and let’s have a good time celebrating Central American Independence! 📍LOCATION: 4108 Lamarre Drive Fairfax, VA (3 minute drive from the GMU Fairfax Campus) 🎉🎶🕺🏽💃🏽 (Just in case: ☔️Rain date would be Sept. 28)

THE LEGACY CONTINUES........ Tomorrow our Epsilon Line - Los Martires de Los Barrios Viejos will be ready to put on a show!These gentlemen have worked hard and showed dedication to wanting to be a part of this illustrious brotherhood. Let them show you what it takes to become a brother of our organization! Be sure to come out to support and we hope to see everyone there. #SeSienteSeSiente #1931 #TuPapa #olderandbettersince1931 #porlapatria #Epsilon #freelosleones

THE LEGACY CONTINUES............................ On Behalf of the George Mason University Colony of Phi Iota Alpha, we invite you to the new member presentation of: Epsilon Line - Los Martires de Los Barrios Viejos! Be sure to come out this Thursday, at 8:31pm at the Exploratory Amphitheater. These gentlemen have worked hard and showed dedication to wanting to be a part of this illustrious brotherhood. Let them show you what it takes to become a brother of our organization! Be sure to come out to support and we hope to see everyone there. #SeSienteSeSiente #1931 #TuPapa #olderandbettersince1931 #porlapatria #Epsilon #freelosleones