Sigma Theta Psi
Sigma Theta Psi | |
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ΣΘΨ | |
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
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
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]
Activities
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
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]
See also
References
- ^ 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.