Zeta Chi Phi
ΖΧΦ
FoundedJanuary 31, 2003 (2003-01-31)
University of Texas at San Antonio
TypeMulticultural
Scopelocal
Motto"Nothing, absolutely nothing, can stop a truly committed person"
ColorsBaby Blue and Black    
FlowerPlumeria
JewelDiamond
MascotBlack jaguar
Chapters1
NicknameZetas
HeadquartersSt. Peter, Minnesota
United States
Websitewww.zetachiphi.com

Zeta Chi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Incorporated (ΖΧΦ) is a national multicultural sorority that was founded in San Antonio, Texas in 2003. It is also known as the Zetas.[1]

History

Zeta Chi Phi was founded at the University of Texas at San Antonio on January 30, 2003.[1][2] It formed from a local group called Ladies for Diversity which had organized in January 2003.[3] Its founders were Sneha Bandreddi, Marcia Davis, Amirah Saldivar-Smith, Claudia Sanchez, Janet Sapatu, Tran Tang, Maya Thomas, and Kayla Weed.[4]

The sorority's founding pillars were multiculturalism, education, democracy, integrity, loveliness, and community service.[1] It incorporated as the non-profit Zeta Chi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Incorporated on February 10, 2003.[3]

The Beta chapter was established at the Florida State University but has since gone inactive.[2] The Gamma chapter was founded by eight women at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota on December 4, 2004.[1]

Symbols

Zeta Chi Phi's colors are baby blue and black.[1] Its flower is the plumeria and its jewel is the diamond.[1] Its mascot is the black jaguar.[1] The sorority's motto is "Nothing, absolutely nothing can stop a truly committed person."[4]

Activities

The sorority focuses on promoting cultural diversity and women in society. Its events include step shows, Zeta cafes, a national convention, and a Blue Diamond formal. It has also raised money for the People Helping People homeless shelter.[1]

Chapters

Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are shown in italics.

Chapter Chartered/Range Institution Location Status Reference
Alpha January 30, 2004 – 20xx ? University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas Inactive [1][2]
Beta 200x ?–20xx ? Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida Inactive [2]
Gamma December 4, 2004 Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, Minnesota Active [1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Zeta Chi Phi | Greek Life at Gustavus". Gustavus Adolphus College. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (December 3, 2022) Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed December 23, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "History | Zeta Chi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc". www.oocities.org. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  4. 1 2 "About Us | Zeta Chi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc". www.oocities.org. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
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