Gamma Phi Omega
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| Gamma Phi Omega | |
|---|---|
| ΓΦΏ | |
 | |
| Founded | April 17, 1991 Indiana University Bloomington |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NALFO |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Latina |
| Scope | Regional |
| Motto | "Unity and Sisterhood, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable" |
| Pillars | Academic Excellence, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Sisterhood |
| Colors | Maroon and Navy |
| Flower | Fire and Ice roses |
| Jewel | Star sapphire |
| Mascot | Swan |
| Philanthropy | American Diabetes Association |
| Chapters | 27 |
| Nickname | GPhiO |
| Headquarters | 1945 South Halsted Chicago, Illinois 60608 United States |
| Website | gammaphiomega |
Gamma Phi Omega (ΓΦΏ)is an American collegiate sorority for Latina students. It was established at Indiana University Bloomington in 1991. It is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations.
Gamma Phi Omega was established at Indiana University Bloomington on April 17, 1991.[1][2] It was created as a sorority where Latina women could connect through their shared experiences and cultural values.[3] It was founded by Veronica Montemayor who recruit founding members Margaret Escabalzeta, Laura Garcia, Barbara Graves, Monica Guzman, and Cristina Rodela.[3]
Its second chapter, Beta, was chartered at the University of Illinois Chicago in 1993.[1] This was followed by Gamma at DePauw University and Delta at Ball State University in 1994.[1] Other chapters followed, primarily in the Midwestern United States.[1]
Gamma Phi Omega's headquarters is at 1945 South Halsted in Chicago, Illinois.[4] It is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations.[5]
Symbols
Gamma Phi Omega's mottos is "Unity and Sisterhood, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable".[6][7] Its goals or pillars are Academic Excellence, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, and Sisterhood.[6][8]
Gamma Phi Omega's colors are maroon and navy.[6][7] Its mascot is the swan.[7][9] Its flowers are the Fire and Ice roses.[7][6] Its jewel is the star sapphire.[6][8] The sorority's nickname is GPhiO.[7]
Activities
The sorority participates in events that celebrate Latino heritage.[10] Members also volunteer, mentor, and raise funds to help their community and the sororities national philanthropy.[10] Its national philanthropy is the American Diabetes Association.[6][8]
Membership
Gamma Phi Omega accepts members of all ethnicities.[10]