Alpha Phi Gamma (sorority)

Alpha Phi Gamma National Sorority, Inc. (Greek: ΑΦΓ, also known as APhiG and Alpha Phi Gamma) is an Asian-interest sorority founded on February 1, 1994, at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona).[2]

Alpha Phi Gamma
ΑΦΓ
FoundedFebruary 1, 1994 (1994-02-01)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
TypeSocial
ScopeNational
Colors     Burgundy and      Crème[1]
FlowerTulip
JewelRuby and diamond
MascotBaby panda bear
PhilanthropyFight Against Violence Towards Women
Chapters14 active charters, 3 associate charters*
NicknameAPhiG
Websitewww.alphaphigamma.org

History and purpose

Alpha Phi Gamma was founded on February 1, 1994, and was the first Asian-American interest sorority to be established at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The sorority strives to promote sisterhood, service, academic excellence, personal development, and Asian awareness. Although Alpha Phi Gamma is an Asian-interest sorority, its sisters believe strongly in the importance of diversity and accept women of all nationalities.

Alpha Phi Gamma is a member of the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA).[3]

Philanthropy

Alpha Phi Gamma's official National Philanthropy is the "Fight Against Violence Towards Women".

In November 2009, Alpha Phi Gamma became a member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Chapters

Alpha Phi Gamma currently has fourteen active charters and three associate charters*.[4]

*Associate charters are currently inactive.

Chapter Status Founding institution Location Chaptered date
Alpha Chapter California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Pomona, California February 1, 1994
Beta Chapter Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois June 14, 1999
Gamma Chapter San Diego State University San Diego, California May 20, 2000
Delta Chapter University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona May 26, 2002
Epsilon Chapter DePaul University Chicago, Illinois May 28, 2006
Zeta Chapter Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan May 28, 2006
Eta Chapter University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri July 18, 2009
Theta Chapter Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado June 26, 2010
Iota Chapter University of Nevada, Las Vegas Paradise, Nevada June 16, 2012
Kappa Chapter University of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nevada May 21, 2011
Lambda Chapter University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois February 26, 2012
Mu Chapter University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota June 15, 2014
Nu Chapter North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina June 14, 2015
Xi Chapter Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona May 21, 2017
Charter University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana, Illinois April 13, 2019
Associate Charter State University of New York, Stony Brook Stony Brook, New York May 20, 2000
Associate Charter University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas June 20, 2003

National Board members

2019-2020 National Executive Board[5]

Board Members
President Kathleen Dieman
Chief of Staff Melody Chiu
Vice President of Membership Yon-Soo Lee
Vice President of Internal Affairs Naomi Choi
Vice President of External Affairs Raisa Buenaventura
Vice President of Finance Melanie Chiu
Vice President of Judicial Affairs Jennifer Ware
Executive Secretary Charisse Ongie

See also

References
  1. Expansion General Info
  2. About Alpha Phi Gamma Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "About - Organizations". National APIDA Panhellenic Association. Retrieved 2017-10-13.
  4. Schools
  5. "Alpha Phi Gamma National Board Officers".
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