The Cougar's Byte

Issue date: 9/25/06 Section: Campus Life

Sororities

 

ΑΚΑ

Alpha Kappa Alpha

NATIONAL FOUNDING: January 16, 1908

CHAPTER: Gamma Zeta

MOTTO: Service To All Mankind

COLORS: Salmon Pink and Apple Green

PHILANTHROPY: Partnership with the American Red Cross

FLOWER: Tea Rose

Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first Greek letter sorority among African - American women, was founded at Howard University, Washington, DC. The organization was founded on the premise that it would promote social and economic betterment on the local, state, national, and international levels.

 

ΔΦΕ

Delta Phi Epsilon

NATIONAL FOUNDING: March 17, 1917

CHAPTER: Beta Theta

MOTTO: Esse Quam Videri

COLORS: Royal Purple and Pure Gold

PHILANTHROPY: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

MASCOT: Unicorn

FLOWER: Lovely Purple Iris

The sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon work hard to up hold the values of our sorority; sisterhood, scholarship, service, social and self. We have received many awards for the many service projects we have done helping others. Working as a team, we try to better ourselves, our university, and everyone around us.

 

ΔΣΘ

Delta Sigma Theta

NATIONAL FOUNDING: January 13, 1913

CHAPTER: Delta Zeta

MOTTO: Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom

COLORS: Crimson and Crème

PHILANTHROPY: Project Cherish

MASCOT: African Elephant

Delta Sigma Theta is a public service sorority. It was founded at Howard University. The sorority has a long history of educational, cultural, political, and social services in the public interest. Delta Sigma Theta is one of the largest predominantly African organizations in the country.

 

ΛΧΡ

Lambda Chi Rho

FOUNDING: March 16, 1962

MOTTO: Sunshine and Sisterhood

COLORS: Brown, Beige, and Yellow

PHILANTHROPY: Laps for Louis / The Valerie Fund

FLOWER: Yellow Rose

The founding sisters of Lambda Chi Rho had enough of having to fit a “jello mold” just to belong to a social organization. They came together to create a haven for individuality and still be members of a tightly knit cohesive group. In addition to social activities we participate in, such as mixers and Greek Olympics, we are dedicated to community service.

 

ΛΤΩ

Lambda Tau Omega

FOUNDING: 1988

CHAPTER: Delta Quanyx

MOTTO: Excellence through Unity, Knowledge, and Dedication

COLORS: Royal Blue and Light Grey

PHILANTHROPY: Children’s Foundations

MASCOT: Enchanting Mermaid

Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. was granted a charter in 1988 at Montclair State College. We especially promote education and dedication, for we feel that knowledge is indispensable, and hard work always pays off. We welcome womyn from all cultures to join us, for we believe that sisterhood has no color. We search for quality and not quantity. Additionally, we strive for a sisterhood bond, one that will last for eternity.

 

ΛΘΑ

Lambda Theta Alpha

FOUNDING: 1975

CHAPTER: Alpha

Colors: Burgundy and Grey

Principles: Unity, Love and Respect

Goals: Scholarly excellence, empowerment of Latinas and the universal woman, cultural and political awareness, and community activism.

FLOWER: Palm Tree

Lambda Theta Alpha was founded at Kean University in December of 1975. It was the first sorority ever created to cater towards the needs of Latinas in the nation and the purpose of the organization is to create a support group for Latinas in higher education. It was initially established as an academic sorority and LTA is not an exclusionary organization.

 

ΜΣΥ

Mu Sigma Upsilon

FOUNDING: November 21, 1981

MOTTO: Mujeres Simpre Unidas - Women Always United

COLORS: Baby Blue and White

PHILANTHROPY: Adopt Children

MASCOT: Amazona

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. is an organization that provides a firm support and commitment based on the following objectives: promote academic excellence, enhance unity among all women, organize and support community oriented functions and organize and support college functions. Our unique sisterhood is constantly strengthened through our knowledge and understanding of diverse cultures.

 

ΝΣΤ

Nu Sigma Tau

FOUNDING: 1940

MOTTO: Sisterhood Forever

COLORS: Blue and White

MASCOT: Teddy Bear

Nu Sigma Tau Sorority is one of the oldest fraternal organizations on campus. The name was taken from the original name of Kean University, Newark State Teacher’s College. Nu Sigma Tau stands by eight bonds of sisterhood: friendship, love, trust, honesty, devotion, loyalty, respect, and sisterhood.

 

ΝΘΧ

Nu Theta Chi

FOUNDING: 1940

COLORS: Red and White

FLOWER: The Rose

MOTTO: A sister is a friend for life

Our symbols represent main characteristics found in our sisters; the rose for beauty, the diamond for strength and the candle for warmth. As on of the oldest local sororities on campus, our history and tradition carries on into our 60th year of sisterhood. Our eternal friendship is never ending.

 

ΩΣΨ

Omega Sigma Psi

FOUNDING: May 16, 1966

CHAPTER: Alpha

COLORS: Powder Blue and Brown

PHILANTHROPY: Sue Beron Scholarship Foundation

MASCOT: Cat (GIGI PSI )

FLOWER: Powder Blue Carnation

SLOGAN/MOTTO: Omega is “not the end...only the beginning”

Omega Sigma Psi Sorority is a diverse, but close-knit group of girls. We stand for friendship, sisterhood and trust. We believe in helping our community by doing various service projects during the year and giving away an annual scholarship in the name of our sister who passed away in 1986. Omega is a great way to meet people and have fun - so come and see what we’re all about.

 

ΡΘΤ

Rho Theta Tau

FOUNDING: February 11,1958

CHAPTER: Alpha

MOTTO: Remember through time, Friendships formed never end.

COLORS: Black and White

PHILANTHROPY: ARC

FLOWER: White Football Chrysanthemum

Rho Theta Tau’s primary goal and objective is for sisters to create fulfilling friendships while pursuing their education. We provide many services to the campus community by participating in Homecoming, Greek Olympics, Adopt an Area, and Freshmen Orientation throughout the year. Through the years we have helped many causes such as the Christian Children’s Fund, American Cancer Society, ARC and Special Olympics.

 

ΣΒΧ

Sigma Beta Chi

FOUNDING: 1958

CHAPTER: Beta

MOTTO: Eternal Sisterhood through awareness and understanding

COLORS: Red and Gold

MASCOT: Kangaroo

FLOWER: Red Rose

Our sorority is very diverse and believes strongly in our saying, “We can standout, but still stand together.” We believe in seeing what makes a person special in their own way, and becoming strong female leaders in society, not followers. Sigma Beta Chi provides a tightly woven web of friendships and support to its sisters, who become the most cherished part of college.

 

ΣΓΡ

Sigma Gamma Rho

NATIONAL FOUNDING: November 12, 1922

CHAPTER: Gamma Theta

MOTTO: Greater Service, Greater Progress

COLORS: Royal Blue and Pure Gold

PHILANTHROPY: Habitat for Humanity

MASCOT: Toy Poodle

FLOWER: Yellow Tea Rose

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, is a historically black and international sorority that has been devoted to motivating youth to greater achievements, wholesome living, and exploring new horizons for almost 75 years. The divine unity of sisterhood is a legacy that bonds over 75,000 members found in over 450 chapters in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.

 

ΣΛΓ

Sigma Lambda Gamma

National Founding: April 9, 1990

Chapter: Gamma Beta

Motto: Culture is Pride; Pride is Success

Colors: Shocking Pink & Majestic Purple

Philanthropy: TRIO Program (helps low income and first generation students obtain higher education) & Breast Cancer

Mascot: Purple Panther

Flower: Pink Rose

Sigma Lambda Gamma is currently the largest historically Latina-based sorority in the United States. We are an academic, cultural, service and social organization, dedicated to promoting the empowerment of women in higher education. Our primary goal is to promote our evolving and diverse cultures by sharing it with others through our five principles: Moral/Ethics, Community Service, Academics, Cultural Awareness & Social Interaction

 

ΘΠΑ

Theta Phi Alpha

NATIONAL FOUNDING: August 30, 1912

CHAPTER: Beta Omega

MOTTO: Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring

COLORS: Sapphire Blue, Gold and Silver

PHILANTHROPY: Glenmary Lay Missioners

MASCOT: Penguin

FLOWER: White Rose

The Beta Omega chapter of Theta Phi Alpha works toward a common goal of sisterhood, community relations and scholarship. Theta Phi Alpha has won many awards over the past years such as Sorority Sister of the Year, Highest GPA for a Sorority Member and “Faculty Advisor of the Year”. Theta Phi Alpha is committed to fostering good relations with the campus community and looks forward to meeting you at our future events.

 

ΖΦΒ

Zeta Phi Beta

NATIONAL FOUNDING: January 16, 1920

CHAPTER: Zeta Lambda

COLORS: Royal Blue and Pure White

PHILANTHROPY: Stork’s Nest National Project

MASCOT: Cat and Dove

FLOWER: White Rose

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. became the first official Greek - Letter sister and brother organizations to share a common constitution. The objectives of finer womanhood, sisterly love, scholarship, and service have brought women together who have similar ideals, tastes and aspirations to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

 

Fraternities

 

ΑΦΑ

Alpha Phi Alpha

NATIONAL FOUNDING: December 4, 1906

CHAPTER: Iota Rho

MOTTO: First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all

COLORS: Black and Gold

PHILANTHROPY: Project Alpha

MASCOT: Sphinx

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek - Letter organization established for black college students, was organized at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, in 1906. The fraternity was born out of a desire to promote close association and mutual support among African Americans at the turn of the century. The fraternity has a long and distinguished history of involvement, achievement, and leadership in civil and human rights efforts.

 

ΒΚΨ

Beta Kappa Psi

FOUNDING: 1992 at NJIT

CHAPTER: Gamma

MOTTO: Brotherhood of Knowledge and Pride

COLORS: Black, Silver and Gold

PHILANTHROPY: Food for the Homeless

MASCOT: Black Panther

We are Beta Kappa Psi, Black and Latino Fraternity Incorporated. Along with contributing to the community, Beta Kappa Psi was formed to promote unity and fellowship among men of all creeds and color. Most importantly, Beta Kappa Psi concerns itself and supports the uplifting of all people.

 

ΙΦΘ

Iota Phi Theta

NATIONAL FOUNDING: September 19, 1963

CHAPTER: Beta Xi

MOTTO: We’re building a tradition, not resting upon one

COLORS: Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold

PHILANTHROPY: NAACP

MASCOT: Centaur

Iota Phi Theta’s purpose is the development and perpetuation of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, fidelity, and brotherhood among men of color. While the fraternity’s membership is comprised primarily of African - Americans, membership is not restricted by race, creed, or national origin. Iota Phi Theta is the fastest growing predominantly black fraternal organization in America today, thus making it the fifth largest.

 

ΚΑΨ

Kappa Alpha Psi

NATIONAL FOUNDING: January 5, 1911

CHAPTER: Iota Epsilon

MOTTO: Training For Leadership

COLORS: Crimson and Creme

PHILANTHROPY: Guide Right Program

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. establishes a high standard of intellectual, spiritual, and moral development for more than 100,000 active members and promotes a genuine concern for human development. Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Inc. encourages personal and professional development while holding fast to a sustaining principle of achievement in every field of human endeavor.

 

ΛΣΥ

Lambda Sigma Upsilon

FOUNDING: 1979

CHAPTER: Emperadores

COLORS: Baby Blue and White

MASCOT: Tainos

Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Rutgers University - New Brunswick in the spring of 1979 by 20 unique gentlemen looking for brotherhood, academic excellence, cultural and community awareness. LSU is an organization that welcomes all from any other culture or religion. The foundation of this organization is held together by love, respect, honesty, and pride.

 

ΛΘΦ

Lambda Theta Phi

NATIONAL FOUNDING: December 1, 1975

CHAPTER: Alpha

MOTTO: Chivalry Above Self

COLORS: Brown and White

PHILANTHROPY: Lambda Tutoring / American Red Cross

MASCOT: Conquistadores

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. is a group of young aspiring Latino students of various cultural backgrounds. The concept of the fraternity was used to unify the different Latino clubs and organizations in order to have a more effective means of accomplishing goals and objectives. The goals and objectives are to promote brotherhood, maintain a standard of learning, develop character, respect culture, and practice chivalry.

 

ΝΔΠ

Nu Delta Pi

FOUNDING: November 9, 1964

MOTTO: Adelphia Apo Semera Dia Panta - Brotherhood From This Day Forward

COLORS: Green and White

PHILANTHROPY: N.O.R.D-Charity Basketball game vs. New York Giants

MASCOT: The Pi An - I - Mal

FLOWER: White Rose

Recognizing the advantages of fraternal brotherhood, the benefits of participating in common experiences, the educational training gained from group activity, the social and service contributions which are made by fraternal groups, and the general benefits to both the students and the college are a few of the reasons that Nu Delta Pi Fraternity, Inc. was established.

 

ΦΒΣ

Phi Beta Sigma

NATIONAL FOUNDING: January 9, 1914

MOTTO: Culture for service and service for humanity

COLORS: Royal Blue and Pure White

PHILANTHROPY: Bigger and Better Business, Education and Social Action

MASCOT: Dove

FLOWER: White Carnation

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Howard University at Howard University in Washington, DC. The three founders felt the need of embracing the principles of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. are the first and only official brother and sister Greek - Letter organization.

 

ΨΣΦ

Psi Sigma Phi

Founding Date: December 12th 1990

Chapter: Dynast Delta

Motto: Young, Strong, Proud Colors: Black, Silver & White

Philanthropy: The United Way

Mascot: The Almighty Knight

Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc. and its brotherhood are dedicated to the causes of education, community service and multiculturalism. We believe that the best way to face the many obstacles that society brings nowadays is through education. By donating our services to the community through public involvement and by understanding ourselves, and our backgrounds we aim to eliminate the racial and ethnic unawareness that exists today.

 

ΣΒΤ

Sigma Beta Tau

FOUNDING DATE: 1958

MOTTO: Service, Brotherhood and Trust

COLORS: Blue and White

PHILANTHROPY: Alma McCleod Foundation

The purpose of Sigma Beta Tau was to form a fraternity of men, dedicated to the principles of service to their college, their community, and their country. The goal of Sigma Beta Tau is to further the idea of top scholarship, increase the individual circle of acquaintances and his sphere of interest through extra - curricular activities, and to create an unbreakable bond of brotherhood, trust, and friendship that will last a lifetime.

 

ΣΛΒ

Sigma Lambda Beta

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1986

CHAPTER: Delta Alpha

MOTTO: "Opportunity for Wisdom and Wisdom for Culture"

COLORS: Royal Purple and White

PHILANTHROPY: Sigma Lambda Beta Education Foundation, Big Brother/Big Sister, Latino Vote USA, The Bro. Victor Correa CPR Awareness Day, Adopt a Train Station, Adopt a Highway

MASCOT: White Stallion Mustang

Principles: Brotherhood, Scholarship, Leadership, Community Service and Cultural Awareness

Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity is based on cultural understanding and wisdom. Each brother has the responsibility to develop and utilize his own skills and assets in anyway that may contribute to overall success of the Fraternity, and more importantly help improve our campus, our community, our country and the world.

 

ΣΘΧ

Sigma Theta Chi

FOUNDING: 1937

MOTTO: A winner never quits and a quitter never wins

COLORS: Black and Gold

PHILANTHROPY: Muscular Dystrophy

MASCOT: Lion

If you strive for a winning tradition, in academics and athletics, then the black and gold of Sigma Theta Chi is for you! Sigma Theta Chi has the honor of being the oldest existing fraternity at Kean University. When founded in 1937, our philosophy was to promote brotherhood, scholarship, social mindedness and honor.

 

ΤΚΕ

Tau Kappa Epsilon

FOUNDING: January 10, 1899

COLORS: Cherry Red & Battleship Gray

CHAPTER: Tau-Lambda
MOTTO: Fraternity for Life! The Choice To Belong; The Challenge To Become