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Sigma Theta Psi

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Sigma Theta Psi
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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.

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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]

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Sigma Theta Psi's motto is "Only the Strong Survive".[7][5] Its pillars are Honesty, Loyalty, Respect, Open-Mindedness, Leadership, and Academic Excellence.[4][7]

The colors of Sigma Theta Psi are purple, black, and gold.[7][5] Its flower is the orchid.[7][5] Its mascot is the black panther.[7][5]

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

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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]

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