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
ΖΧΦ
FoundedJanuary 31, 2003; 21 years ago (2003-01-31)
University of Texas at San Antonio
TypeMulticultural
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
ScopeLocal
Motto"Nothing, absolutely nothing, can stop a truly committed person"
PillarsMulticulturalism, Education, Democracy, Integrity, Loveliness, and Community Service
Colors  Baby Blue and   Black
FlowerPlumeria
JewelDiamond
MascotBlack jaguar
Chapters1
NicknameZetas
HeadquartersSt. Peter, Minnesota
United States
Websitewww.zetachiphi.com

History

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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

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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

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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

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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
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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Zeta Chi Phi | Greek Life at Gustavus". Gustavus Adolphus College. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  2. ^ a b c d e Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (December 3, 2022) Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed December 23, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "History | Zeta Chi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc". www.oocities.org. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  4. ^ a b "About Us | Zeta Chi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc". www.oocities.org. Retrieved 2023-01-03.