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CALGREEKS HISTORY

October 2

1870: Zeta Psi, the first fraternity at UC Berkeley was founded.

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September 23

1929: Pi Alpha Phi Asian fraternity formed

1929: Pi Alpha Phi Asian fraternity formed
September 23

1985: National Pan-Hellenic Council founded

1985: National Pan-Hellenic Council founded
September 23

1880: Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded as the first sorority at UC Berkeley, is the first national college sorority west of the Rockies, and only the second national sorority west of the Mississippi

1880: Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded as the first sorority at UC Berkeley, is the first national college sorority west of the Rockies, and only the second national sorority west of the Mississippi
September 23

1916: The UC Berkeley Panhellenic Council was formed

1916: The UC Berkeley Panhellenic Council was formed
September 23

1921: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, founded as the first Black sorority on campus

1921: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, founded as the first Black sorority on campus
September 23

1922: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, founded as the first Black fraternity on campus

1922: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, founded as the first Black fraternity on campus
September 23

1923: Initial attempt at forming Interfraternity Council

1923: Initial attempt at forming Interfraternity Council
September 14

2007: Multi-Cultural Greek Council formed. For the first time all recognized single-gender fraternities and sororities are members of a governing council

2007: Multi-Cultural Greek Council formed. For the first time all recognized single-gender fraternities and sororities are members of a governing council
September 13

2022: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, celebrated its centennial at UC Berkeley

2022: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, celebrated its centennial at UC Berkeley