Alpha Sigma Rho (ΑΣΡ), also known as Alpha Sigs, ASR, and Lovely Ladies in Red, is a sorority for service projects directed to the Asian-American community.The sorority was founded in 1998 at the University of Georgia. Alpha Sigma Rho was the first Asian-interest sorority established in the state of Georgia.[1]
| Alpha Sigma Rho | |
|---|---|
| ΑΣΡ | |
 | |
| Founded | April 2, 1998 University of Georgia |
| Type | Cultural interest |
| Affiliation | NAPA |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Asian-American unity |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Strength in Unity |
| Colors | White, Red, and silver |
| Symbol | 女 ("Nu", the Chinese symbol for "woman") |
| Flower | Calla lily |
| Jewel | Opal |
| Mascot | Swan |
| Philanthropy | National Ovarian Cancer Coalition |
| Chapters | 13 |
| Nickname | Alpha Sigs, ASR, Lovely Ladies in Red |
| Headquarters | Athens, Georgia United States |
| Website | www |
History
editAlpha Sigma Rho was founded as an Asian interest sorority in 1998 by twelve women at the University of Georgia.[1] Collectively, these women are referred to as the "founding mothers".[2]
- Irene Chien
- Sandra Chu
- Young Jeon
- Debbie Kwon
- Angela Lu
- Lynn Nguyen
- Anne See
- Anna Suh
- Juliette Taylor
- Jessica Yoo
- Suzanne Yoo
- Jasmine Yu
The sorority has spread to universities in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.[1]
Symbols
editThe founding mothers adopted symbols for the sorority.[3] Its flower is the calla lily and its mascot is the swan.[3] The sorority's colors are red, silver, and white.[3] Its gemstone is the opal.[3] Its symbol is Nu, the Chinese symbol for woman.[3]
The sorority's motto is "Strength in Unity".[3] It is based on the principles of academic excellence, interpersonal growth, moral development, and strength in unity.[3]
Activities
editOn a national level, the sorority is pledged to support the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.[1] The sorority's various chapters work with their local Asian-interest philanthropic organizations to help them with fundraising and publicity. These include China Care,[4] Austin Children's Services,[5] and Circle of Sisterhood.[6]
Membership
editApplicants may seek membership as college undergraduates or as graduate students. Membership is open to those who meet the requirements, regardless of race, nationality, religion, and several other factors.[1]
Chapters
editAlpha Sigma Rho has eleven active chapters and two associate chapters as of 2024.[7][8] Active and associate chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italics.
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | April 2, 1998 | University of Georgia | Athens, Georgia | Active | |
| Beta | 2000 | University of Texas at Austin | Austin, Texas | Active | |
| Gamma | 2002–20xx ? | Georgia Tech | Atlanta, Georgia | Inactive | |
| Delta | 2007 | University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas | Active | |
| Epsilon | 2007 | Temple University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Active | |
| Zeta | 2015 | Towson University | Towson, Maryland | Active | |
| Eta | 2016–20xx ? | Denison University | Granville, Ohio | Inactive | [9] |
| Theta | 2018 | University of South Carolina | Columbia, South Carolina | Active | |
| Iota | 2019 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock, Texas | Associate | |
| Kappa | 2019 | Montclair State University | Montclair, New Jersey | Associate | |
| Lambda | 2020 | University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Associate | |
| Mu | 2020 | Texas State University | San Marcos, Texas | Associate | |
| Nu | 2022 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, Georgia | Associate |
Notable members
edit- Tipa "Mol" Nawawattanasub, CEO, YLG Bullion & Futures, Thailand's biggest gold trader[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "History & Establishment". Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "History". Alpha Sigma Rho. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Our Values". Alpha Sigma Rho. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ Torres, Maria (April 5, 2012). "Alpha Sigma Rho raises money for Chinese orphans". The Red & Black. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "Austin Children's Shelter Annual Report 2009" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04.
- ^ "Circle of Sisterhood Gala". Archived from the original on 2015-04-14.
- ^ "Chapters". Alpha Sigma Rho. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), section showing Alpha Sigma Rho chapters". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 31 December 2021. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
- ^ Kubbins, Hannah (2016-04-05). "Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc. arrives on Denison's campus". The Denisonian. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Asia's Power Businesswomen, 2014: 12 to Watch". Forbes.com.