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Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Gamma Delta is an organization in which diverse individuals with a variety of interests and styles come together under a common purpose. As members of one of the largest Greek organizations on campus, we feel that our unity comes from out strong ties of friendship, which is a major aspect of our purpose. We focus many efforts on our philanthropy, the Alpha Gamma Delta foundation which supports Diabetes Research and Awareness. Our main event of the year is our Fall Fashion Show. We look forward to meeting you and hope that you feel welcome to ask any questions concerning campus activities, community service, sisterhood activities, scholarship, social events, etc.
Alpha Gamma Delta is more than a sorority, more than an extracurricular activity. It is a sisterhood, a way of life. AGD is a community of women with the goal of developing themselves more fully and enabling their sisters to do the same. The sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta are diverse. They come from different backgrounds, have very different personalities and interests, and are a part of many different organizations and efforts on campus. However, it is this uniqueness of each of the sisters that has made Alpha Gamma Delta the well- rounded and much respected group of women that it is.

Their efforts do not go unnoticed, as Alpha Gamma Delta has been awarded Greek chapter of the year for 2002 and 2003 and was named Saint Joseph’s best organization on campus in Spring 2003. Alpha Gamma Delta also has a strong dedication to philanthropy, as their Fall Fashion Show raises several thousands of dollars for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, which benefits juvenile diabetes research. The sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta are eager to meet you, and look forward to sharing this recruitment experience with you.

National Founding Date: May 30, 1904 at Syracuse University

Local Founding Date: Februrary 7, 1987

Colors: Red, Buff, and Green

Jewel: pearl

Flowers: Red and Buff Roses

Symbol: Squirrel

Nickname: AGD

Motto: Live with Purpose

Philanthropy: Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation

Signature SJU Programs: Fall Fashion Show, Swings For a Cure, and Mac Attack

Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Omicron Pi is not just a sorority; it is a place to call home, a place to find a friend, and a place to be you. We are inspired and committed to developing leaders, encouraging innovation and creativity, striving for academic excellence, and bettering ourselves and the community through philanthropic activities — and, of course, having the time of our lives!
From our many sisterhood activities and socials to our community service efforts and scholarship events, there is never a dull moment in AOII. We take special pride in our annual fall fundraiser, “Strike Out Arthritis,” a kickball tournament benefiting arthritis research. Great cause, great fun, and great friends! The sisters of AOII also enjoy participating in other Greek and community fundraiser events, as well as hold many leadership positions and key roles in other campus organizations. There is no question that no matter where you are at SJU, you will always see a familiar face.
Alpha Omicron Pi’s greatest strength is our sisters… unique as individuals, yet bound together by the common bond of friendship. AOII encourages each sister to recognize and exude her uniqueness and develop her individual talents and differences with the love and support of her sisters. The sisters of AOII will always remember the collegiate experience as a time of fun and excitement, best friends, and sisterhood that will last a lifetime. We are so excited to meet you and share our sisterhood with you!

National Founding Date: January 2, 1987 at Barnard College at Columbia University

Local Founding Date: 2005

Colors: Cardinal

Jewel: Ruby

Flowers: Jacqueminot Rose

Symbol: Panda

Nickname: AOII

Motto: Exceed the Expectation

Philanthropy: Juvenile Arthritis Research Foundation

Signature SJU Programs: Strike Out Arthritis, Jingle Bell Hawk, and Sisters for Soldiers

Alpha Phi

Alpha Phi is filled with energetic, elegant, and exceptional women. Our chapter is the largest on campus and has a great reputation of down to earth girls who know how to have a lot of fun. Our girls are involved in activities all over campus including many student leadership positions, service organizations, as well as honors societies and associations. Having girls involved and doing well all over campus gives a great network to all of our sisters, a unique opportunity that Alpha Phi has to offer.

At the core of Alpha Phi is our philanthropy. Our philanthropy is the Alpha Phi Foundation, which donates funds to cardiac care. In order to raise money for this cause, we hold three philanthropy events a year. One of our most important events that is near and dear to all of our hearts is our annual Red Dress Gala, which is held at the Crystal Tea Room in Center City. This Gala is an incredible event involving our sisters, past and present, and also our friends and family, who help raise money for our foundation with a dinner-dance benefit. In the fall is our annual Alpha Phi tournament. This event is held all day and features teams made up of students facing off all day in a traditional tournament style. There is always good music, food, and good friends. In the fall, we offer 'Mr. Heartthrob' which is a pageant like competition where male organizations on campus work to raise money and compete for the title of Mr Heartthrob!

Our sisters are also actively involved in community service activities throughout the year. We provide help to many local organizations and events including the. Alpha Phi opens so many doors for service work and philanthropy, making it an amazing opportunity that is difficult to pass up.
Another reason Alpha Phi is such an amazing organization is the lifelong friends you will make. Going to mixers, date parties, and formals is just the start of the crazy and amazing fun we have as sisters. Alpha Phi consists of a captivating group of women who together form an environment that celebrates the ideals of friendship, caring and respect. Our strong bond of sisterhood thrives on developing leadership skills, excelling academically, having fun and forming relationships that last for a lifetime. We are proud to be Alpha Phi!

National Founding Date: October 10, 1872 at Syracuse University

Local Founding Date: Februrary 2, 1991

Colors: Silver and Bordeaux

Flowers: Lilly of the Valley, Forget-me-not, and the Ivy Leaf

Symbol: Bear and Ivy Leaf

Nickname: A-Phi, Phi Bears

Motto: Union Hand in Hand

Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation

Signature SJU Program: Red Dress Gala, Alpha Phi and Mr. Heartthrob

Sigma Sigma Sigma

Sigma Sigma Sigma is a close-knit group of sisters where each woman finds herself an intricate part of a group, not lost in a crowd. Every woman has a special role within the chapter and is encouraged to take part in other campus activities. From our earliest days, we seek out others to accompany us on our journey. There will be many acquaintances as we travel along our path. Among them will be found some with whom we feel a special bond…a rapport to be welcomed and nurtured. There may be one or two…there may be a hundred.

Is it any wonder then, that eight young women, away from home and family, found each other and began their journey in friendship? They stepped out on a path from Farmville, Virginia in 1898, sharing a special bond as friends who regarded each other as sisters. They reached out to others who joined them on the journey. Together, they established a sisterhood called Sigma Sigma Sigma. We find friends within the bonds of Tri Sigma. We regard these friends as sisters. We enter into a state of being Sisters. We are a Sisterhood.

Tri Sigma’s calendar is always full. We sponsor campus wide events such as the Bunny Bash, an Easter party for underprivileged children, Mr.SJU, a male beauty pageant. We also support many campus-wide activities such as the Hand-In-Hand Festival, and Up ‘til Dawn. Many plans are already in the making for this semester. In Tri Sigma, you are not a sister for just a month, a semester, or a year, but for life. The bonds of friendship that you make in Sigma Sigma Sigma are forever.

National Founding Date: April 20, 1988 at Longwood College

Local Founding Date: November 18, 1983

Colors: Royal Purple and White

Jewel: Pearl

Flower: Violet

Symbol: Sailboat

Nickname: Sigma

Motto: Faithful Unto Death

Philanthropy: Robbie Page Memorial Foundation (Play Therapy)

Signature SJU Programs: Run for Robbie, Girl's Group

Phi Sigma Sigma

Phi Sigma Sigma is the youngest sorority on Saint Joseph's University Campus. Phi Sigma Sigma is a proud, strong member of the Greek community because our Founders were leaders of their time, who developed a mission to perpetuate the advancement of womanhood. They believed that women of different faiths could come together and work toward common goals. They established the ideals that endure today and are upheld by Phi Sigma Sigma collegians and alumnae bound by the strength of sisterhood. Our Founders charted the course for milestones that have enabled Phi Sigma Sigma to prosper. Membership in Phi Sigma Sigma remains a lifelong, meaningful experience for women with like values. Phi Sigma Sigma has shaped the priorities of its sisters throughout the decades. Our sisterhood and love for Phi Sigma Sigma bind us together and encourage us to always work toward our twin ideals. Today, Phi Sigma Sigma maintains 108 healthy, active collegiate chapters in the United State and Canada and has more the 70,000 members worldwide.The sorority's core values are lifelong learning, inclusiveness, and leadership through service, and Phi Sigma Sigma strives to Aim High. The sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma are eager to meet you, and look forward to sharing this recruitment experience with you!

National Founding Date: November 26, 1913 at Hunter College

Local Founding Date: February 2014

Colors: King Blue and Gold

Jewel: Sapphire

Flowers: American Beauty Rose

Symbol: Sphinx

Nickname: Phi Sig

Motto: Aim High

Philanthropy: Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation (Underprivileged women who cannot afford an education)

Signature SJU Programs: Mother Daughter Tea, Aim High for Academics

DELTA PHI EPSILON

Delta Phi Epsilon is one of the newest sororities at Saint Joseph’s University as the University of the Sciences has united with SJU. At Delta Phi Epsilon we have an amazing group of women who strive to become the best version of themselves while being part of an incredible sisterhood. Being in Dphie means that there is always someone there for you when you need it, no matter what is going on in a sisters life we can always count on one another to lift eachother up. We truly have a special place in our hearts for our philanthropies which are Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation. Every year we have an inspiring event called Deepher Dude which is a male pageant that helps raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. It is with great pride that we get to represent these astonishing philanthropies and we would do anything to support these. In Dphie, every sister is acknowledged and knows that they are welcomed and that each and every one of them matters. Each sister represents Dphie in and outside of our chapter. DPhie has created a community where people have built friendships that will go on forever and we bond together especially through our sisterhood events. Some of our events include candle painting, tote bag painting, and hair tinsel. Events like these bring everyone together and allow for a chance to get to know each sister on an individual level. We know that college can be extremely stressful and challenging for many people, and Dphie gives people the opportunity to be a part of something where they feel they belong and to be a part of something that someone can call home. Delta Phi Epsilon is welcoming to all individuals no matter where they come from or what their background may be. Having a diverse group of women allows us to showcase the amazing things that each sister can do and it creates new friendships and ideas that

makes a beautiful sisterhood which we couldn't be more thankful for. We represent scholarship, sisterhood, self, social and service which are our 5 S’s during our time at Dphie and our time beyond Dphie.

National Founding Date: March 17, 1917 at New York University

Local Founding Date: September 28th, 1978

Colors: Royal Purple and Pure Gold

Jewel: Pearl

Flower: The Lovely Purple Iris

Symbol: Crest

Nickname: Dphie

Motto: Esse Quam Videri (To be rather than seem to be)

Philanthropy: ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation (allows scholarship opportunities for initiated members of our sorority)

Signature SJU Programs: Deepher Dude, ANAD week, Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation

Alpha Sigma Tau
Alpha Sigma Tau was founded in 1899 at what is known today as Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Our eight founding members viewed the Sisterhood as an opportunity to engage like-minded women and provide them with the skills and connections needed to excel in life. Since the merging of the University of the Sciences and Saint Joseph’s University in 2022, AST has committed to engaging women across both campuses. Alpha Sigma Tau maintains community relations both inside and outside of SJU by hosting several social and philanthropic events throughout the year. Our philanthropy, the Women’s Wellness Initiative, allows us to advocate for and empower women, especially through our national and local philanthropic partners: Dress for Success, Girls Who Code, and Women in Transition. Alpha Sigma Tau is the foundation for lifelong support and success, and we are proud to exemplify our five core values: graciousness, respect, intellect, connections, and excellence. Every year, women nationwide find their homes in AST. Find out if our Sisterhood is perfect for you!

National Founding Date: November 4, 1899
Local Founding Date: April 15, 2000
Colors: Emerald & Gold
Jewel: Pearl
Flowers: Yellow Rose
Symbol: Anchor
Nickname: Alpha Tau
Motto: Active, Self-Reliant, Trustworthy
Philanthropy: Women’s Wellness Initiative
Signature SJU Programs: Pasta for a Purpose and Women’s Wellness Week