Alpha Phi Gamma (sorority)
Alpha Phi Gamma | |
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ΑΦΓ | |
Founded | February 1, 1994 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NAPA |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Asian-American |
Scope | National |
Colors | Burgundy and Crème[1] |
Flower | Tulip |
Jewel | Ruby and diamond |
Mascot | Baby panda bear |
Philanthropy | Fight Against Violence Towards Women |
Chapters | 15 active charters, 1 charter, 2 associate charters |
Nickname | APhiG |
Website | www |
Alpha Phi Gamma National Sorority, Inc. (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][3]
History and purpose[edit]
Alpha Phi Gamma was founded on February 1, 1994, and is the first Asian-American interest sorority established at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The sorority strives to promote sisterhood, service, academic excellence, personal development, and Asian awareness.[citation needed] Although Alpha Phi Gamma is an Asian-interest sorority, its sisters believe strongly in the importance of diversity and accept women of all nationalities.[citation needed]
Alpha Phi Gamma is a member of the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA).[4]
Philanthropy[edit]
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[edit]
Alpha Phi Gamma names its campus groups "charters". The sorority currently has fifteen active charters, a provisional active charter, and has closed two associate charters, never installed, now inactive.[5][3]
Active groups in bold, inactive groups in italics.
National Board members[edit]
2020-2021 National Executive Board[6]
Board Members | |
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President | Melody Chiu |
Chief of Staff | Mikkayla Walker |
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 | Micah Burog |
Vice President of Judicial Affairs | Jennifer Ware |
Executive Secretary | April Protzman |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Expansion General Info
- ^ About Alpha Phi Gamma Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), section showing Alpha Phi Gamma chapters". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 31 December 2021. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
- ^ "About - Organizations". National APIDA Panhellenic Association. Retrieved 2017-10-13.
- ^ Schools
- ^ "Alpha Phi Gamma National Board Officers".
External links[edit]
- Asian-American culture in California
- Student organizations established in 1994
- Fraternities and sororities in the United States
- Student societies in the United States
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- Asian-American fraternities and sororities
- 1994 establishments in California
- National APIDA Panhellenic Association