Chapter Programs

03 Dr. Charles R. Drew Blood Drive

Drew, Charles Richard (1904-1950), American surgeon, a pioneer in the development of blood banks. Drew showed that blood plasma lasts longer than whole blood and helped establish blood banks to serve the Allies in Europe during World War II (1939-1945).  In 1941 Drew became the first director of the American Red Cross Blood Bank, and thereafter he tried to make the public aware that blood banks do not need to be segregated by race. He practiced medicine and taught surgery throughout his career.  "Dr. Drew set up and ran the blood plasma bank in the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City which served as one of the models for the widespread system of blood banks now in operation for the American Red Cross."

January 29, 2003, the Eta Zeta Chapter along with students and faculty sent over 30 Units of blood to the Mississippi Blood Service.  By the time we stopped taking donors there was a count of over 50 devoted donors, and more that wanted to and couldn't because of time constraints. 

Thanks to the women from the Mississippi Blood Service for making it Possible!

03 Candlelight Vigil

Each year, for the past seven years, the Eta Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has organized an annual candle vigil and march around the square, for the city of Oxford and surrounding towns.  This program is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the dream and vision that he had for the future of all man kind.  The program consists of singers, special guest speakers,  awards for outstanding citizen.  At this years vigil, 2003, The guest speaker was Rev. Mason  

Special Thanks to all those who made this event possible!

03 Voter Registration Drive

As a part of the National Mandated Programs, the Eta Zeta Chapter Strives to do there duty to the community.  Along with the Black Student Union, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. We were able to register over 150 people this year...ROO