Zeta Chi Phi
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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]
Key Information
History
[edit]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] As of 2024, it is the only active chapter.
Symbols
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Following is a list of the chapters of Zeta Chi Phi. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are shown in italics.
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Zeta Chi Phi | Greek Life at Gustavus". Gustavus Adolphus College. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Carroll Lurding; Fran Becque, eds. (December 3, 2022). "Women's Organizations (Z): Zeta Chi Phi" (PDF). Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via University Library: Student Life and Culture Archives.
- ^ a b "History | Zeta Chi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc". www.oocities.org. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "About Us | Zeta Chi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc". www.oocities.org. Retrieved January 3, 2023.