Sigma Theta Psi
Sigma Theta Psi | |
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ΣΘΨ | |
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Founded | November 13, 1991 San Jose State University |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Multicultural |
Scope | National |
Motto | "Only the Strong Survive" |
Pillars | Honesty, Loyalty, Respect, Open-Mindedness, Leadership, and Academic Excellence |
Colors | Purple, Black, and Gold |
Flower | Orchid |
Mascot | Black panther |
Philanthropy | Breast cancer awareness |
Chapters | 8 active |
Headquarters | 1509 E Campus Drive Fullerton, California 95834 United States |
Website | www |
Sigma Theta Psi (ΣΘΨ) is a multicultural, academic, and social sorority. The sorority was founded at San Jose State University (SJSU) in 1991.
History
[edit]The founding mothers of Sigma Theta Psi created the sorority on November 13, 1991, at San Jose State University.[1][2] It is a multicultural, academic, and social sorority.[1][3]
The founding mothers were:[4][5]
- Lourdes Andrade
- Isabel Arias
- Blanca De La Torre
- Beatrice Gomez
- Maria Gonzalez
- Carmen Guzman
- Laura Cruz-Hernandez
- Tammy Loredo
- Laura Martinez
- Evangelina Moran
- Karina Murcia
- Ruby Nieto
- Augustina Pedroza
- Lupe Pedroza
- Shemar Pierce
- Cecilia Ramos
- Guadalupe Rojas
- Liz Vasquez
Over time, the sorority expanded and has chartered fourteen chapters.[1][2] Its headquarter are at 1509 E Campus Drive in Fullerton, California.[6]
Symbols
[edit]Sigma Theta Psi's motto is "Only the Strong Survive".[7][5] Its pillars are Honesty, Loyalty, Respect, Open-Mindedness, Leadership, and Academic Excellence.[4][7]
The colors of Sigma Theta Psi are purple, black, and gold.[7][5] Its flower is the orchid.[7][5] Its mascot is the black panther.[7][5]
Activites
[edit]Each year, chapters organize multicultural, social, and academic events ranging from step shows to guest speakers to professional development events. The sorority's national philanthropy is breast cancer awareness.[8][9]
Chapters
[edit]Sigma Theta Psi has chartered fourteen chapters at universities and colleges in California and Nevada. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters by italics.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 6, 2024) "Sigma Theta Psi". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed August 31 2024.
- ^ a b c "Chapters". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Why Sigma Theta Psi?". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ a b "History". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ a b c d e f "About". Sigma Theta Psi - SDSU. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Contact Us". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ a b c d e f "Home". Sigma Theta Psi Founding Chapter at San Jose State University. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Philanthropy". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ a b "About Sigma Theta Psi". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority CSUMB. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "About Us". STP Theta Chapter. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Our History". Iotachapter. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Omega Chapter". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
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Established: 1857 – Endowment: 250.8 million – Students: 35,751 – California State University
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