Sigma Theta Psi
American multicultural sorority
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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 | |
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| ΣΘΨ | |
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| Founded | November 13, 1991 San Jose State University |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Multicultural |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | "Only the Strong Survive" |
| Pillars | Honesty, Loyalty, Respect, Open-Mindedness, Leadership, and Academic Excellence |
| Colors | Purple, Black, and Gold |
| Flower | Orchid |
| Mascot | Black panther |
| Philanthropy | Breast cancer awareness |
| Chapters | 8 active |
| Headquarters | 1509 E Campus Drive Fullerton, California 95834 United States |
| Website | www |
History
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
Activities
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
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]