Sigma Theta Psi () is a multicultural, academic, and social sorority. The sorority was founded at San Jose State University (SJSU) in 1991.
History The founding mothers of Sigma Theta Psi created the sorority on November 13, 1991, at San Jose State University. It is a multicultural, academic, and social sorority.
The founding mothers were:
Over time, the sorority expanded and has chartered fourteen chapters. Its headquarter are at 1509 E Campus Drive in Fullerton, California.
Symbols Sigma Theta Psi's motto is "Only the Strong Survive". Its pillars are Honesty, Loyalty, Respect, Open-Mindedness, Leadership, and Academic Excellence.
The colors of Sigma Theta Psi are purple, black, and gold. Its flower is the orchid. Its mascot is the black panther.
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.
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.
ChapterCharter date and rangeInstitutionLocationStatusFoundingSan Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CaliforniaActiveAlphaSan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CaliforniaActiveBetaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CaliforniaInactiveGammaCalifornia State University, Long BeachLong Beach, CaliforniaInactiveDeltaStanford UniversityStanford, CaliforniaInactiveEpsilonMount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CaliforniaInactiveZetaCalifornia State University, Monterey BayMonterey Bay, CaliforniaActiveEtaUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasLas Vegas, NevadaInactiveThetaCalifornia State University, SacramentoSacramento, CaliforniaActiveIotaUniversity of San DiegoSan Diego, CaliforniaInactiveKappaUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CaliforniaInactiveLambdaCalifornia State University, FresnoFresno, CaliforniaInactiveMuMerced, CaliforniaInactiveNuUniversity of California, MercedMerced, CaliforniaActiveXiCalifornia State University, FullertonFullerton, CaliforniaActiveOmegaMemorial
See also
Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
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