Alpha Sigma Rho

Alpha Sigma Rho was founded as an Asian interest sorority in 1998 by twelve women at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.^[1] Its founders are collectively referred to as the "founding mothers".^[2] The founding mothers are Irene Chien, Sandra Chu, Young Jeon, Debbie Kwon, Angela Lu, Lynn Nguyen, Anne See, Anna Suh, Juliette Taylor, Jessica Yoo, Suzanne Yoo, and Jasmine Yu.^[2]

Sigma Rho was the first Asian-interest sorority established in the state of Georgia.^[1] The sorority has spread to universities in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia.^[1]

Sigma Rho's motto is "Strength in Unity".^[3] It is based on the principles or pillars of academic excellence, interpersonal growth, moral development, and strength in unity.^[3]

The 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]

Its nicknames are Alpha Sigs and ASR.

Applicants 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]

On 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]

Following are the chapters of Alpha Sigma Rho, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.^[7][8]

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