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In 1981, the U.S. Postal Service paid tribute to Drew by issuing in his honor, a stamp in the GREAT AMERICANS Series. The Men of Omega Psi Phi hold a special place in their heart for Dr. Charles Drew along with Mercer Cook for they penned "Omega Dear," which is the Fraternity's hymn.
Dr. Charles Drew. Image: Instagram/@statementarts. Dr. Charles Drew is one of the most monumental figures in modern science. Born in 1904, he was a surgeon that defied the stereotypes and...
Charles Richard Drew (June 3, 1904 – April 1, 1950) was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge to developing large-scale blood banks early in World War II.
The Omega “Sweetheart Song”, with words and music by Don Q. Pullen, was adopted as the official sweetheart song by the 1940 Nashville Grand Conclave. Founder Ernest E. Just entered Omega Chapter in 1941. In 1941, Dr. Charles Drew perfected the use of blood plasma as a life saving tool.
Born in 1904, Dr. Charles Drew grew up playing football and running in Washington, D.C. He eventually earned an athletic scholarship to attend Amherst College in Massachusetts and joined Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, a historically African American Greek fraternity.
Drew became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. After graduation, Charles Drew was a coach and a biology and chemistry instructor at Morgan State College, Baltimore, Maryland. But a turning point in his life was at hand.
Charles Richard Drew Memorial Scholarship Commission. The Founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recognized the importance of the intellect in all matters pertaining to the advancement of humankind. As such, they made scholarship the foremost of the Fraternity’s four Cardinal Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.
On June 9, a blood drive was held honoring Charles R. Drew (1904-1950), the first African-American Red Cross medical director. The drive was an encouragement for new and infrequent donors to give. It was sponsored by a variety of Greek Letter Organizations, as Drew was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Every year, the Mu Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosts an annual blood drive to commemorate the work of our fraternity brother Dr. Charles R. Drew and to help meet the needs of our community.
Drew became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in 1923, Alpha Psi Chapter. Drew graduated from Amherst College, McGill University, and Columbia University. Drew then taught...