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American multicultural college sorority From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Zeta Chi Phi | |
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ΖΧΦ | |
Founded | January 31, 2003 University of Texas at San Antonio |
Type | Multicultural |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Scope | Local |
Motto | "Nothing, absolutely nothing, can stop a truly committed person" |
Pillars | Multiculturalism, Education, Democracy, Integrity, Loveliness, and Community Service |
Colors | Baby Blue and Black |
Flower | Plumeria |
Jewel | Diamond |
Mascot | Black jaguar |
Chapters | 1 |
Nickname | Zetas |
Headquarters | St. Peter, Minnesota United States |
Website | www |
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.
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]
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]
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 | Reference |
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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] |
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