| Presidium Convent | |
| Letters: | P!K! |
| Crest: | The_coat-of-arms_of_the_Presidium_Convent.jpg |
| Birthplace: | University of Latvia |
| Type: | Fraternal umbrella association |
| Affiliation: | Independent |
| Scope: | International |
| Status: | Active |
| Emphasis: | Male academic corporations |
| Chapters: | 23 member fraternities |
| Address: | Aldaru iela 7 |
| City: | Riga |
| Postal Code: | 1050 |
| Country: | Latvia |
Presidium Convent also known as P!K! is an umbrella organization of all-male academic corporations in Latvia. It was founded in 1919.[1]
Presidium Convent (English: Convention of Presidencies of Latvian Students) was established on September 27, 1919, almost together with the University of Latvia. However it de facto started work only in the autumn of 1920, after the Latvian War of Independence ended. The founders of Presidium Convent were the five oldest Latvian student corporations: Fraternitas Moscoviensis (later called Fraternitas Lettica), Lettgallia, Lettonia, Selonia (Selonija) and Talavija.
In the interwar period many new Latvian student corporations were admitted to Presidium Convent. In the 1920s, all Baltic-German corps were admitted, including Curonia, Concordia Rigensis, Fraternitas Baltica, Fraternitas Rigensis, Gotonia, and Rubonia. In 1932, they all left in protest at a decision that the Latvian language must be used in Presidium Convent meetings.[2]
After Soviet occupation of Latvia in 1940, the Presidium Convent was closed, like other Latvian student organizations. After World War II, most of Latvian student corporations renewed their work in exile. In such conditions, it was impossible to renew the Presidium Convent in its pre-war shape. In 1949, the global organization Union of Latvian Corporations (Latvian: Latvijas Korporāciju apvienība) was formed to unite all Latvian student corporations in exile.
Presidium Convent was restored in Latvia in 1990. As of 2024, it includes 23 Latvian and Russian student corporations. Its headquarters is in Riga, Latvia.
In the following list active corporations are in bold and inactive corporations and institutions are in italics.[3] [4]
| Corporation | Charter date | P!K | membership | Founding institution | Location | Type | Motto | Colors | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beveronia | May 4, 1922 | October 23, 1923 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | "Science draws the heights of perfection, brotherhood builds the strength of the people" | Purple–Gold–Blue | [5] [6] [7] | |
| Fraternitas Academica | September 16, 1926 | November 8, 1928 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | "For the Nation and Fatherland" and Amicus optima vitae possessio | Black-Light Green-Gold | [8] [9] | |
| Fraternitas Arctica | November 7, 1880 | October 31, 1922 | Riga Polytechnic Institue | Riga, Latvia | Russian | Rci slovo tverdo | Gold-Black-Red | [10] [11] | |
| Fraternitas Cursica | May 7, 1947 | September 8, 1992 | Baltic University | Pinneberg, Germany | Latvian | "Deeds for justice, loyalty to a friend, a sword to the fatherland". | Black-Gold-Blue | [12] [13] | |
| Fraternitas Imantica | February 18, 1947 | September 3, 1991 | Baltic University | Pinneberg, Germany | Latvian | Scientiae, populo, patriae! and "A stranger to the fatherland | Let the sword not rust!" | Red-Gold-White | [14] [15] |
| Fraternitas Lataviensis | September 16, 1926 | November 20, 1928 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | Pro patria, iustitia, honore | Black-White-Gold | [16] [17] | |
| Fraternitas Lettica | October 20, 1902 | September 27, 1919 | Moscow University | Moscow, Russia | Russian | Scientia pro patria ("Science for the Fatherland") | Blue-Green-Gold | [18] [19] | |
| Fraternitas Livonica | October 29, 1926 | November 20, 1928 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | "Break, but do not bend" and "Man and name" | Light Blue-Violet-Gold | [20] [21] | |
| Fraternitas Metropolitana | October 6, 1924 | November 9, 1926 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | "United forces for the honor, friend, fatherland" | Gold–Violet–Green | [22] [23] | |
| Fraternitas Vanenica | June 20, 1947 | January 5, 1993 | University of Munich | Munich, Germany | Latvian | For patriotism, duty, friendship and Veritati, humanitati, virtuti | Green Red Silver | [24] [25] | |
| Gersicania | March 14, 1947 | February 4, 1991 | Baltic University | Pinneberg, Germany | Latvian | Amicus amico, omnia patriae and "Give your heart to a friend, be silent to a stranger, serve science, shed blood for the fatherland" | White–Violet–Green | [26] [27] | |
| Lacuania | December 7, 1927 | May 12, 1931 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | Vires unitae agunt | Blue-Black-Gold | [28] [29] | |
| Latvia | 1917 | April 19, 1921 | Tartu Veterinary Institute | Tartu, Estonia | Latvian | Virtutes bonos dies viventi faciunt | Red-Blue-Gold | [30] [31] | |
| Lettgallia | February 8, 1889 | September 27, 1919 | University of Tartu | Tartu, Estonia | Latvian | Per aspera ad astra ("Through thorns to the stars") and Labor et fidelitas ("Work and fidelity") | Green–Black–White | [32] [33] | |
| February 19, 1870 | September 27, 1919 | University of Tartu | Tartu, Estonia | Latvian | Vitam, saluten, veritatem ("Life, health, truth") and Actilabores jucundi | Green–Blue–Gold | [34] [35] | ||
| Patria | September 20, 1926 | November 20, 1928 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | "For friendship and work, for fatherhood free" and Fidei et veritati | Orange–Green–Gold | [36] [37] | |
| Selonija | November 24, 1880 | September 27, 1919 | Riga Polytechnic Institue | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | "For friend, for Fatherland" and Virtute et fide | Green–White–Red | [38] [39] | |
| Talavija | December 14, 1900 | September 27, 1919 | Riga Polytechnic Institue | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | "Hands in hand" and "Work makes a man" | White–Green–Gold | [40] [41] | |
| Tervetia | April 30, 1922 | March 17, 1925 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | "Everything for Latvia - everyone is one" | Orange– Silver–Blue | [42] [43] | |
| Ventonia | November 21, 1917 | Fall 1921 | University of Tartu | Tartu, Estonia | Latvian | "For friend, honor, justice" | Blue-White-Green | [44] [45] |
| Corporation | Charter date and range | P!K | membership | Institution | Location | Type | Motto | Colors | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Rigensis | November 29, 1869 | January 10, 1921 – May 14, 1932 | Riga Polytechnic Institue | Riga, Latvia | German | Wahr und treu, kühn und frei and Concordia res parvae crescunt, discordia maximae dilabuntur | Blue Gold Red | ||
| Curonia | 1808 | June 1924 – May 14, 1932 | University of Tartu | Tartu, Estonia | German | "The honor of the heart of Kurzemniek" | Blue-White | ||
| Fraternitas Baltica | November 13, 1865 | December 1920 – May 14, 1932 | Riga Polytechnic Institue | Riga, Latvia | German | Freundschaft, Frohsinn, Tugend, Wissen - soll man niebei den Balten missen | Red Green Gold | ||
| Fraternitas Rigensis | January 21, 1824 | Fall 1920 – May 14, 1932 | University of Tartu | Tartu, Estonia | German | Leiden oder Triumphieren, Ambos oder Hammer sein | Blue–Red–White | ||
| Fraternitas Vesthardiana | October 8, 1924 – 20xx ? | April 7, 1926 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | "The glory of the nation is one's own honor" and "To be or not to be" | Grey-Red-Gold | [46] [47] | |
| Gotonia | March 24, 1922 – xxxx ? | Spring 1922 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | German | In Treue fest | Black-Light Blue-Red | ||
| Philyronia | July 7, 1924 – 202x ? | May 11, 1926 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | Vera amicitia – decus vitae and "Work, will, duty." | Brown–Green–Gold | [48] [49] | |
| Rubonia | May 18, 1875 | January 10, 1921 – May 14, 1932 | Riga Polytechnic Institue | Riga, Latvia | German | Mit Eort und Tat für Ehr und Recht | Blue-White-Black | ||
| Ruthenia | April 18, 1929 – 20xx ? | November 2, 1935 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Russian | Vera amicitia in calamitatibus dignoscitur and Rci slovo tverdo | Black–Orange–White | [50] | |
| Salgalia | June 18, 1927 – 20xx ? | May 12, 1931 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | "Heart for a friend - chest for an enemy" | Red–Black–White | [51] | |
| Vendia | March 20, 1927 – 20xx ? | December 9, 1929 | University of Latvia | Riga, Latvia | Latvian | "Fatherhood, honor, duty" and Virtue et exemplo | Green– Brown–Gold | [52] [53] |