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Sigma Theta Psi

Sigma Theta Psi (ΣΘΨ) is a multicultural, academic, and social sorority. The sorority was founded at San Jose State University (SJSU) in 1991.

Sigma Theta Psi
ΣΘΨ
FoundedNovember 13, 1991; 32 years ago (1991-11-13)
San Jose State University
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisMulticultural
ScopeNational
Motto"Only the Strong Survive"
PillarsHonesty, Loyalty, Respect, Open-Mindedness, Leadership, and Academic Excellence
Colors  Purple,   Black, and   Gold
FlowerOrchid
MascotBlack panther
PhilanthropyBreast cancer awareness
Chapters8 active
Headquarters1509 E Campus Drive
Fullerton, California 95834
United States
Websitewww.sigmathetapsi.com

History

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The founding mothers of Sigma Theta Psi created the sorority on November 13, 1991, at San Jose State University.[1][2] It is a multicultural, academic, and social sorority.[1][3]

The founding mothers were:[4][5]

  • Lourdes Andrade
  • Isabel Arias
  • Blanca De La Torre
  • Beatrice Gomez
  • Maria Gonzalez
  • Carmen Guzman
  • Laura Cruz-Hernandez
  • Tammy Loredo
  • Laura Martinez
  • Evangelina Moran
  • Karina Murcia
  • Ruby Nieto
  • Augustina Pedroza
  • Lupe Pedroza
  • Shemar Pierce
  • Cecilia Ramos
  • Guadalupe Rojas
  • Liz Vasquez

Over time, the sorority expanded and has chartered fourteen chapters.[1][2] Its headquarter are at 1509 E Campus Drive in Fullerton, California.[6]

Symbols

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Sigma Theta Psi's motto is "Only the Strong Survive".[7][5] Its pillars are Honesty, Loyalty, Respect, Open-Mindedness, Leadership, and Academic Excellence.[4][7]

The colors of Sigma Theta Psi are purple, black, and gold.[7][5] Its flower is the orchid.[7][5] Its mascot is the black panther.[7][5]

Activities

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Each year, chapters organize multicultural, social, and academic events ranging from step shows to guest speakers to professional development events. The sorority's national philanthropy is breast cancer awareness.[8][9]

Chapters

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Sigma Theta Psi has chartered fourteen chapters at universities and colleges in California and Nevada. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters by italics.[1][2]

Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location Status References
Founding November 13, 1991 San Jose State University San Jose, California Active [7]
Alpha May 1, 1993 San Diego State University San Diego, California Active [5]
Beta April 17, 1997 University of Southern California Los Angeles, California Inactive
Gamma November 12, 2000 Calfornia State University, Long Beach Long Beach, California Inactive
Delta December 3, 2001 Stanford University Stanford, California Inactive
Epsilon December 10, 2001 Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California Inactive
Zeta June 21, 2002 California State University, Monterey Bay Monterey Bay, California Active [9]
Eta June 7, 2003 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada Active
Theta December 4, 2004 California State University, Sacramento Sacramento, California Active [10]
Iota May 8, 2011 University of San Diego San Diego, California Active [11]
Kappa May 26, 2012 University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California Inactive
Lambda March 2, 2013 California State University, Fresno Fresno, California Active
Mu May 5, 2013 Merced, California Inactive
Nu April 23, 2017 University of California, Merced Merced, California Active
Xi May 19, 2021 California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, California Active
Omega Memorial [12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 6, 2024) "Sigma Theta Psi". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed August 31 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Chapters". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  3. ^ "Why Sigma Theta Psi?". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "History". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "About". Sigma Theta Psi - SDSU. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  6. ^ "Contact Us". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "Home". Sigma Theta Psi Founding Chapter at San Jose State University. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  8. ^ "Philanthropy". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  9. ^ a b "About Sigma Theta Psi". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority CSUMB. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  10. ^ "About Us". STP Theta Chapter. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  11. ^ "Our History". Iotachapter. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  12. ^ "Omega Chapter". Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
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