On Thursday, October 24th, 1946, at the University at Buffalo, the Phi Epsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was chartered by four Undergraduates and 6 Graduates. The late Thomas A. Tally, the late Edgar Quarles, the late Walter J. Givens, the late William Sims, the late James Barney, the late Jesse Nash Jr., the late William H. Melvin , the late James Dunn, the late James Bell* and the late Archie Hunter*.

 

In the Fall of 1977, 11 men were initiated into the Phi Epsilon chapter notably referred to as the “Funk Machine” and the moniker “Spicy” was adopted. Three years later Phi Epsilon extended her light to Buffalo State University (formerly Buffalo State College) to initiate the “Second Foundation” with the addition of two neophytes.

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Spicy Phi Epsilon continues to build a strong and effective force of men dedicated to its cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. Since 1946 Phi Epsilon has shed a bright light on the greater Buffalo and Niagara region through service to the community. Initiating the best and brightest students Western New York have to offer!