Alpha Phi Gamma (sorority)
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
| Alpha Phi Gamma | |
|---|---|
| ΑΦΓ | |
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| Founded | February 1, 1994 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NAPA |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Asian-American |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | "To bring together all women of different nationalities through bonds of friendship and sisterhood" |
| Colors | Burgundy and Crème |
| Flower | Tulip |
| Jewel | Ruby and diamond |
| Mascot | Baby panda bear |
| Philanthropy | Fight Against Violence Towards Women |
| Chapters | 14 active |
| Colonies | 2 |
| Members | 2,100+ lifetime |
| Nickname | APhiG |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 1333 La Mesa, California 91944 United States |
| Website | www |
Alpha Phi Gamma National Sorority, Inc. (ΑΦΓ), also known as APhiG and Alpha Phi Gamma, is an American Asian-interest sorority. It was founded at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in 1994. The sorority is a member of the National APIDA Panhellenic Association.
Alpha Phi Gamma was founded on February 1, 1994, and is the first Asian-American interest sorority established at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.[1][2] Its founders were Allex Choi, Candy Cunanan, Grace Hsieh, Kolleen Kim, Christine Nguyen, Jennifer Oku, and Sandie Rillera.[3] The founders wanted to promote Asian awareness and service to the university.[3]
Alpha Phi Gamma became a national sorority with the establishment of Beta chapter at Northern Illinois University in 1999.[2] That was followed by Gamma at San Diego State University in 2000 and Delta at the University of Arizona in 2002.[2] As of 2025, the sorority has initiated more than 2,100 members and established twenty chapters.[4]
Alpha Phi Gamma is a member of the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA).[5] Its national headquarters is in La Mesa, California.[6]
Symbols
The motto of Alpha Phi Gamma is "To bring together all women of different nationalities through bonds of friendship and sisterhood".[7] The sorority's colors are burgundy and creme.[8][9] Its flower is the tulip.[8][7] Its jewels are ruby and diamond.[8][7] Its mascot is the baby panda bear.[7][8] Its nickname is APhiG.[7][10]
Philanthropy
Alpha Phi Gamma's official National Philanthropy is the "Fight Against Violence Towards Women".[10] In November 2009, Alpha Phi Gamma became a member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.[11]
Chapters
Following is a list of Alpha Phi Gamma's charters, with active chapters in bold and inactive chapters in italics.[2][12][3]