It is not by accident that many of America's great black men are/were Omega Men. The Founders selected and attracted men of similar ideals and characteristics. Omega continues to flourish, largely because Founders Love, Cooper, Coleman and Just were men of the very highest ideals and intellect. Eleven Howard University undergraduate men were selected as charter members. Cooper and Coleman were selected Grandkeeper of the Records (National Secretary) and Grandkeeper of Seals (National Treasurer), respectively. Edgar Love became the first Grand Basileus (National President). The next meeting was conducted on November 23, 1911. A decision was made regarding the design for the pin and emblem, and thus ended the first meeting of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning " friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Just, the faculty advisor, in the Science Hall (now known as Thirkield Hall). This event occurred in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
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