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 | |
 | |
| 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 |
History
editZeta 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
editZeta 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
editThe 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
editFollowing 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Zeta Chi Phi | Greek Life at Gustavus". Gustavus Adolphus College. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "History | Zeta Chi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc". www.oocities.org. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- ^ a b "About Us | Zeta Chi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc". www.oocities.org. Retrieved 2023-01-03.