Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
A multicultural, Asian-Interest Greek Organization. We are a cutlural,
social, educational and community service oriented sorority, the first
Greek-lettered sorority of its kind to be established on the East
Coast. It stands today as one of the largest and most distinguished
Asian Interest sororities in the nation.
SYZ was founded on March 23, 1994 and incorporated on March 15, 1996.
The Beta Chapter was founded in January of 1995, under the leadership
of the charter class : Jeanne Chau, Angela Chen, Katherine Kuo,
Jennifer Lee, Judy Lee, Sophia Lee, Elaine Leung, and Elizabeth Liu.
What our sorority stands for:
The fundamental goal of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority is to promote awareness
of the myriad Asian/Asian American cultures. Our sorority addresses
this issue through leadership, outreach, individual, community
interaction, and most importantly, the bonds of sisterhood. The
sorority also promotes development among its members, the students and
the faculty at each of the campuses we represent.In order to achieve
this goal, we partake in political, social, educational, and cultural
activities. Each effort improves our environment, and instills within
our sisters experiences that will follow them long after they've
graduated. Through a network of like-minded yet highly individualistic
women, the sorority lends structure and support to sorors that share
this Sigma vision. We believe the strength of our foundation derives
from the unity of sisterhood, one that was proudly established over ten
years ago.In addition, we work in collaboration with other Greek and
non-Greek organizations to provide services for the local communities
and the community at large. It is through our various participations in
these cultural events, educational workshops, and philanthropic support
that we make a difference. Nationally, regionally and individually, we
strive to embody the ideals of Sigma Psi Zeta.
Ten Rays of sisterhood
When our sorority first began, our ten Founders came together to establish an organization that would better their university and community. These ten women united together to create a lasting entity. The Ten Rays of Sisterhood, like the ten Founders, form the basis for our sorority. They are the characteristics all sisters work to best exemplify.
As our sisterhood grows and evolves, Sigma Psi Zeta National develops initiatives that will encourage our sisters to achieve. while still remaining connected to the history and vision of the sorority. With this in mind, the Ten Rays of Sisterhood link the natural progression of the organization to the spirit with which the sorority was first envisioned in the Fall of 1993.
1. Integrity: To uphold the history, values and purposes of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority Inc.
2. Legacy: To take part in the development of active sisters, pledges and alumnae through positive means, to ensure that the Sigma spirit is passed through the educational, individual and collective experiences of those associated with the sorority.
3. Scholarship: To support and emphasize academic achievement.
4. Philanthropy: To Combat the Violence Against Women through sister education, community awareness, activism and financial support.
5. Professionalism: To best demonstrate sisterhood and allegiance through organization, conduct and action.
6. Community: To support individual sisters in their personal endeavors of leadership, sportsmanship and community involvement.
7. Sisterhood: To give social and emotional support to active and alumnae sisters, thereby providing invaluable experiences.
8. Culture: To promote an awareness of the Asian/Asian-American cultures and heritages, as well as multiculturalism and the cultures of the members represented in the sorority at large.
9. Citizenship: To serve as an example of appropriate behavior with the university, other Greeks and the community.
10. Activism: To inform and educate about the causes Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority holds dear.
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The Crest:
Colors:
Red and Gold
The Flower:
Yellow Rose with
Baby's Breath |
