GMU Phiotas

GMU Phiotas Phi Iota Alpha (ΦΙΑ), established December 26, 1931, is the oldest Latino fraternity in existence. The Beta Chi Chapter 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

The “BendeXido” Beta Chi Chapter of Phi lota Alpha is excited to present our Fall 2024 Semester Calendar.Events are open...
08/26/2024

The “BendeXido” Beta Chi Chapter of Phi lota Alpha is excited to present our Fall 2024 Semester Calendar.
Events are open to all, but we encourage interested gentlemen to attend events as well 🦁

Interested in becoming a brother? Contact [email protected] or DM 🦁

08/24/2024
As we get ready to kickoff the new semester, we’d like to officially introduce our new executive board members!President...
08/23/2024

As we get ready to kickoff the new semester, we’d like to officially introduce our new executive board members!

President - Jonathan “ReyJayGee” Gomez
Vice President - Danny “Icarus” Juarez
Treasurer - Saul “Chepito” Villatoro
Alumni Relations Chair - Erick “Tajumulco” Arrivillaga-Barrios

#ΦΙΑ #ΒΧ

As we get ready to kickoff the new semester, we’d like to officially introduce our new executive board members!President...
08/23/2024

As we get ready to kickoff the new semester, we’d like to officially introduce our new executive board members!

President - Jonathan “ReyJayGee” Gomez
Vice President - Danny “Icarus” Juarez
Treasurer - Saul “Chepito” Villatoro
Alumni Relations Chair - Erick “Tajumulco” Arrivillaga-Barrios

#ΦΙΑ #ΒΧ

We would like to wish our hermano Brandon“Cochaquil” Roca a happy birthday! Thank you for your contributions to the Beta...
08/03/2024

We would like to wish our hermano Brandon
“Cochaquil” Roca a happy birthday! Thank you for your contributions to the Beta Chi chapter. We are extremely proud of you! Wishing you many more birthdays!

#ΦΙΑ #ΒΧ

We would like to wish our hermano Kristofer“Tarontheo” Perez a happy birthday! Thank you for your contributions to the B...
08/01/2024

We would like to wish our hermano Kristofer
“Tarontheo” Perez a happy birthday! Thank you for your contributions to the Beta Chi chapter. We are extremely proud of you! Wishing you many more birthdays! #ФІА

¡Juntos celebramos Juneteenth! This Juneteenth, Phi Iota Alpha celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans a...
06/19/2024

¡Juntos celebramos Juneteenth! This Juneteenth, Phi Iota Alpha celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and reflects on the ongoing fight for racial equality. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on this date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.

The Distinguished Dons of the Beta Chi Chapter of Phi lota Alpha Fraternity Inc., would like to express immense pride in...
05/22/2024

The Distinguished Dons of the Beta Chi Chapter of Phi lota Alpha Fraternity Inc., would like to express immense pride in our accomplished hermanos who have successfully earned their undergraduate degrees. These remarkable individuals have demonstrated significant personal growth and have established a lasting legacy that will be duly acknowledged. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our of the class of 2024 and wish them the very best in their future pursuits!

Anthony “Sotero-Nieves” Guzman #2 (SPR’ 21)🇸🇻

B.A. in Government and International Politics with a concentration in International Relations

Kristofer “Tarontheo” Perez #2 (FA’ 21) 🇸🇻

B.S. in Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity

Alex “Chachalaco” Caisachana #1 (SPR’ 23) 🇪🇨

B.S. in Biology

Erick “Tajumulco” Arrivillaga-Barrios #1 (SPR’ 24) 🇬🇹

B.A. in Government and International Politics with a concentration in Philosophy, Law and Governance

B.S. in Criminology, Law and Society concentration in Law and Society
Minor in Forensic Psychology

Phi Iota Alpha celebrates all the incredible Mujeres who Inspire, Nurture, and Empower their Children every day!Happy Mo...
05/13/2024

Phi Iota Alpha celebrates all the incredible Mujeres who Inspire, Nurture, and Empower their Children every day!

Happy Mother’s Day, to all the amazing Mothers and Mother Figures out there from our Phamilia to yours!

We would like to wish our Hermano, Gabriel “Túpac Amaru El Tercer” Tello Salas a happy birthday! Thank you for your endl...
05/10/2024

We would like to wish our Hermano, Gabriel “Túpac Amaru El Tercer” Tello Salas a happy birthday! Thank you for your endless dedication and support to the Beta Chi Chapter.
¡Felicidades Hermano!

We would like to wish our Hermano, Gabriel “Túpac Amaru El Tercer” Tellos Salas a happy birthday! Thank you for your end...
05/10/2024

We would like to wish our Hermano, Gabriel “Túpac Amaru El Tercer” Tellos Salas a happy birthday! Thank you for your endless dedication and support to the Beta Chi Chapter.
¡Felicidades Hermano!

We would like to wish our Hermano, Gabe“Tupac Amaru III” Tellos a happy birthday! Thank you for your endless dedication ...
05/10/2024

We would like to wish our Hermano, Gabe
“Tupac Amaru III” Tellos a happy birthday! Thank you for your endless dedication and support to the Beta Chi Chapter.
¡Felicidades Hermano!

🦁 SPRING 2023 LAMBDA LINE 🦁 The “BendeXido” Beta Chi Chapter of Phi lota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Is honored to introduce ...
05/01/2024

🦁 SPRING 2023 LAMBDA LINE 🦁
The “BendeXido” Beta Chi Chapter of Phi lota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Is honored to introduce its newest members of Spring 2024

1. Erick “Tajumulco” Arrivillaga-Barrios 🇬🇹
2. Saul “Chepito” Villatoro 🇸🇻

To be a “Don” is never easy, but the few who make it, are truly distinguished. Phi lota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. welcomes “EL PRINCIPIO Y EL FIN” into our Illustrious Brotherhood. Lambda Line has shown endless dedication and commitment during their journey; truly embodying fuerza, integridad, y amistad. Throughout their journey they have displayed the heart of a lion through immense growth, resilience, and fortitude. We would like to give them our highest respects and congratulate them on officially becoming a part of our brotherhood! We would also like to thank the brothers who gave their time, love, and effort into guiding these brave gentlemen into our realm, and teaching them what it means to be a “Don.”

NME - Nicholas “Beni” Pinto (FA’21) 🇧🇴
ANME - Amilcar “Jueves” Gomez Samayoa (FA’21) 🇬🇹

🏆The Distinguished Quill Awards🏆We are filled with immense gratitude and humility after participating in this year’s Dis...
04/30/2024

🏆The Distinguished Quill Awards🏆
We are filled with immense gratitude and humility after participating in this year’s Distinguished Quill Awards, hosted by & . Being honored with 5 awards is both humbling and exhilarating.
From the bottom of our hearts, we deeply appreciate these recognitions and are incredibly thankful to everyone who supports and believes in our mission.

Individual Awards:
🏆 The Distinguished Junior Award: Jonathan Gomez .gomezz ( #2 lota Line SPR’22)
🏆 The Community Engagement Award: Alex Caisachana .caisachana ( #1 Kappa Line SPR’23)
🏆 The University Life Award: Kristofer Perez .
( #2 Theta Line FA’21)

Organization Awards:
🏆 Community Enrichment Award: The Beta Chi Chapter of Phi lota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
🏆 Collaborative Spirit Award: The “Nuestra Gente” Event with .gmu

Remarkably, this is the first year our chapter has amassed a total of 14 awards and we are so incredibly grateful for this milestone. To everyone, thank you for being a vital part of our long journey; here’s to forging a brighter future for our community! 🦁🥂🎉

🏆 The 2023 - 2024 Distinguished Quill Awards 🏆We are filled with immense gratitude and humility after participating in t...
04/23/2024

🏆 The 2023 - 2024 Distinguished Quill Awards 🏆

We are filled with immense gratitude and humility after participating in this year’s Distinguished Quill Awards, hosted by George Mason University’s Student Involvement Office. Being honored with 5 awards is both humbling and exhilarating. From the bottom of our hearts, we deeply appreciate these recognitions and are incredibly thankful to everyone who supports and believes in our mission.

Individual Awards:
🏆 The Distinguished Junior Award: Jonathan Gomez .gomezz ( #2 Iota Line SPR’22)
🏆 The Community Engagement Award: Alex Caisachana .caisachana ( #1 Kappa Line SPR’23)
🏆 The University Life Award: Kristofer Perez ( #2 Theta Line FA’21)

Organization Awards:
🏆 Community Enrichment Award: The Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
🏆 Collaborative Spirit Award: The “Nuestra Gente” Event with .gmu

Remarkably, this is the first year our chapter has amassed a total of 14 awards and we are so incredibly grateful for this milestone. To everyone, thank you for being a vital part of our long journey; here’s to forging a brighter future for our community! 🦁🥂🎉

Interested or just curious to learn more out us? Then come out to our FINAL informational sessions of the semester! Lear...
04/22/2024

Interested or just curious to learn more out us?

Then come out to our FINAL informational sessions of the semester! Learn how you can join the movement of Pan Americanism, give back to our communities in Latin America, and just more about our ΦAMILIA here at GMU! We hope to see you there!

Can’t make it? No worries! DM or email us with any questions or concerns at [email protected]

🦁Phiotaversary🦁 Today marks the 7th Anniversary for our Gamma Line - “Los Guerreros de la Patria”!!Thank you for all you...
04/20/2024

🦁Phiotaversary🦁

Today marks the 7th Anniversary for our Gamma Line - “Los Guerreros de la Patria”!!

Thank you for all your dedicated and hard work over the years. Felicidades on completing 7 Years, Distinguidos Hermanos de Fí Iota Alfa, Fraternidad Profesional Incorporada!

THE GAMMA LINE 🦁
1. Thomas “Sapa Inka” Pisfil
2. Eduardo “Churiaca” Alcazar
3. Dave “K’ishón” Sandoval
4. Jose “Arcadio” Espinal
5. Walter “Corticao” Benitez

We would like to wish our hermano, Aspen “Bagua Caona” Bataille a belated happy birthday! Thank you for your tireless se...
04/18/2024

We would like to wish our hermano, Aspen “Bagua Caona” Bataille a belated happy birthday! Thank you for your tireless service to the Beta Chi Chapter and DMV region. Felicidades Hermano!

Today marks the 4th Anniversary for our Zeta Line - “Los Cuatro Jinetes del Apocalipsis”!!!Felicidades on completing 4 Y...
04/12/2024

Today marks the 4th Anniversary for our Zeta Line - “Los Cuatro Jinetes del Apocalipsis”!!!

Felicidades on completing 4 Years, Distinguidos Hermanos de Fí Iota Alfa, Fraternidad Profesional Incorporada!

THE ZETA LINE 🦁
1. Noel “Mexú” Quezada
2. Jonathan “Coravisante” Robles
3. Abraham “Itzinho” Cardenas
4. Brandon “Cochaquil” Roca

From the seeds of a Golden Dream, we’ve grown into an enduring legacy of fuerza, integridad, y amistad. Today, we commem...
04/09/2024

From the seeds of a Golden Dream, we’ve grown into an enduring legacy of fuerza, integridad, y amistad.

Today, we commemorate the 9th anniversary of our founding members, the “Embajadores de Una Nueva Era,” whose initial strides laid the foundation for what The Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Incorporated at George Mason University has become.

As our Φamilia expands, we honor the relentless efforts and dedication of those present and those who came before us. The unwavering commitment of the brothers of The Beta Chi Chapter has been the cornerstone of our existence. We stand in pride for the journey we’ve embarked upon thus far and look forward to scaling greater heights, semper.

Celebrating Nine years of distinguished brotherhood, Happy Anniversary to the Embajadores de Una Nueva Era, Esteemed Brothers of Phi Iota Alpha, Fraternity Incorporated!

THE FOUNDING LINE 🦁
1. Brandon “Don Kólintúmel” Juarez Lopez
2. Luar “Don Nobili” Pacheco
3. Jose “Don Reynaldus” Martinez
4. Luis “Don Nawpaciy” Aguirre
5. Jonathan “Don Emineo” Morales

#ΦΙΑ #ΠΛΠΛΑ #1931

From the seeds of a Golden Dream, we’ve grown into an enduring legacy of fuerza, integridad, y amistad. Today, we commem...
04/09/2024

From the seeds of a Golden Dream, we’ve grown into an enduring legacy of fuerza, integridad, y amistad.

Today, we commemorate the 9th anniversary of our founding members, the “Embajadores de Una Nueva Era,” whose initial strides laid the foundation for what The Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Incorporated at George Mason University has become.

As our Φamilia expands, we honor the relentless efforts and dedication of those present and those who came before us. The unwavering commitment of the brothers of The Beta Chi Chapter has been the cornerstone of our existence. We stand in pride for the journey we’ve embarked upon thus far and look forward to scaling greater heights, semper.

Celebrating Nine years of distinguished brotherhood, Happy Anniversary to the Embajadores de Una Nueva Era, Esteemed Brothers of Phi Iota Alpha, Fraternity Incorporated!

THE FOUNDING LINE 🦁
1. Brandon “Don Kólintúmel” Juarez Lopez
2. Luar “Don Nobili” Pacheco
3. Jose “Don Reynaldus” Martinez
4. Luis “Don Nawpaciy” Aguirre
5. Jonathan “Don Emineo” Morales

We would like to wish our Hermano, Eduardo“Churiaca” Alcazar Bustillos a happy birthday! Thank you for your endless dedi...
04/05/2024

We would like to wish our Hermano, Eduardo
“Churiaca” Alcazar Bustillos a happy birthday! Thank you for your endless dedication and support to the Beta Chi Chapter. ¡Felicidades Hermano! 🎂🎉

We would like to give a special Congratulations to our Chapter President, Kristofer “Tarontheo” Perez, on his initiation...
04/04/2024

We would like to give a special Congratulations to our Chapter President, Kristofer “Tarontheo” Perez, on his initiation into The Order of Omega! This honor is a testament to his exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to the Greek community. We are incredibly proud and excited to celebrate this remarkable milestone. Well done, hermano!

Order of Omega stands as the pinnacle leadership honor society for fraternity and sorority members, celebrating those who have demonstrated exemplary standards in scholarship, leadership, and active involvement within their respective organizations, as well as the broader Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL), campus, and local communities. Membership is a prestigious honor, reserved for the top 5% of students at each institution, recognizing their significant achievements and contributions.

Congratulations to all the new inductees for the Spring of 2024!

🏆2023 - 2024 FSL Award Ceremony🏆We are beyond thrilled and deeply honored to have attended this year’s  Award Ceremony! ...
04/02/2024

🏆2023 - 2024 FSL Award Ceremony🏆

We are beyond thrilled and deeply honored to have attended this year’s Award Ceremony! Our hearts are full of gratitude as we proudly announce that this year our chapter has been honored with 9 prestigious awards, including the 4 Star Chapter Award—the highest recognition a fraternal organization can achieve. This monumental achievement is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and spirit of all our members— from those continuing to embark on their educational journeys to our accomplished graduates. A huge round of applause for our undergraduates’ incredible efforts and achievements and thank you for making this year truly unforgettable.

🏆Outstanding Fraternity Member of the Year: Kristofer Perez ( #2 Theta Line FA’21)
🏆 Outstanding New Member of the Year: Alex Caisachana .caisachana ( #1 Kappa Line SPR’23)
🏆 Educational Program of the Year : Beyond Borders: Addressing Colorism in Human Rights with
🏆 Philanthropic Program of the Year

🏆 Standard I - Scholarship
🏆 Standard II - Leadership and Engagement
🏆 Standard III - Chapter Management & Self Governance
🏆 Standard IV - Responsible Social Conduct
🏆4 Star Chapter - Chapter of Excellence

#ΦΙΑ #ΠΛΠΛΑ

A truly sweet initiative! 😉🍭🦁Do you like Latin-inspired treats and looking to support a good cause? This Spring, the Dis...
03/26/2024

A truly sweet initiative! 😉🍭🦁

Do you like Latin-inspired treats and looking to support a good cause? This Spring, the Distinguished Dons of the Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has you covered. We will be selling Latin-based candy bags to help fundraise for our annual Nuestra America Initiative (Slide 3) where funds will go to multiple different causes! These Bodega Bags will contain numerous different treats (Slide 2) and can be preordered at: https://forms.office.com/r/uZh69v9WuK

You can catch us at the kiosks in the Johnson Center on the following dates and times:

04/02/24 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm
04/03/24 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

If you’re unable to make it to the kiosks, we also offer brother delivery service upon request!

For more details or if you have any questions, feel free to reach out via DM or email us at [email protected]. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to indulge your sweet tooth and contribute to a meaningful initiative! 🥳🍬

Hand In Hand For Honduras Clothing Drive 🦁🇭🇳The Beta Chi Chapter of Phi lota Alpha and Students Helping Honduras would l...
03/14/2024

Hand In Hand For Honduras Clothing Drive 🦁🇭🇳

The Beta Chi Chapter of Phi lota Alpha and Students Helping Honduras would like to invite all to participate in our clothing drive in order to provide clothing to the rural communities in Honduras 🇭🇳

Proceeds from this event will be sent to aid communities in Juticalpa Olancho.

There will also be a go fund me set up in order to collect funds to send the packages to Honduras so any contributions whether it could be clothes or monetary would be greatly appreciated ! 🦁

If you cannot make it to the boxes please contact us or to pick up any clothes you may all have 🦁

*Interested gentlemen are encouraged to attend*Join us for a cookout at Van Dyck, free food, drinks, and snacks will be ...
03/12/2024

*Interested gentlemen are encouraged to attend*

Join us for a cookout at Van Dyck, free food, drinks, and snacks will be provided!

Date: Friday March 15th
Time: 4:31pm
Location: Van Dyck Park: 3720 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030

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4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA
22030

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