Gamma Phi Omega
Gamma Phi Omega | |
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ΓΦΏ | |
File:Gamma Phi Omega coat of arms.png | |
Founded | April 17, 1991 Indiana University Bloomington |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NALFO |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Latina |
Scope | Regional |
Motto | "Unity and Sisterhood, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable" |
Pillars | Academic Excellence, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Sisterhood |
Colors | Maroon and Navy |
Flower | Fire and Ice roses |
Jewel | Star sapphire |
Mascot | Swan |
Philanthropy | American Diabetes Association |
Chapters | 27 |
Nickname | GPhiO |
Headquarters | 1945 South Halsted Chicago, Illinois 60608 United States |
Website | gammaphiomega |
Gamma Phi Omega (ΓΦΏ)is an American collegiate sorority for Latina students. It was established at Indiana University Bloomington in 1991. It is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations.
History
Gamma Phi Omega was established at Indiana University Bloomington on April 17, 1991.[1][2] It was created as a sorority where Latina women could connect through their shared experiences and cultural values.[3] It was founded by Veronica Montemayor who recruit founding members Margaret Escabalzeta, Laura Garcia, Barbara Graves, Monica Guzman, and Cristina Rodela.[3] Its second chapter, Beta, was chartered at the University of Illinois Chicago in 1993.[1] This was followed by Gamma at DePauw University and Delta at Ball State University in 1994.[1] Other chapters followed, primariy in the Midwestern United States.[1] Gamma Phi Omega's headquarters is at 1945 South Halsted in Chicago, Illinois.[4] It is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations.[5]
Symbols
Gamma Phi Omega's mottos is "Unity and Sisterhood, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable".[6][7] Its goals or pillars are Academic Excellence, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, and Sisterhood.[6][8] Gamma Phi Omega's colors are maroon and navy.[6][7] Its mascot is the swan.[7][9] Its flowers are the Fire and Ice roses.[7][6] Its jewel is the star sapphire.[6][8] The sorority's nickname is GPhiO.[7]
Activities
The sorority participates in events that celebrate Latino heritage.[10] Members also volunteer, mentor, and raise funds to help their community and the sororities national philanthropy.[10] Its national philanthropy is the American Diabetes Association.[6][8]
Membership
Gamma Phi Omega accepts members of all ethinicities.[10]
Chapters
Following is a list of Gamma Phi Omega collegiate chapters, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.[1][2]
See also
- Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
- List of Latino fraternities and sororities
- List of social sororiies and women's fraternities
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (October 20, 2024) "Gamma Phi Omega". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed November 4, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Undergraduate". Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Our History". Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ↑ "Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. Announces Its Official Headquarters". Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. 2017-04-10. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ↑ "Member Organizations". National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 "Sorority Facts". Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 "Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. | Fraternity & Sorority Affairs". University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "GPhiO Facts - Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority Inc". DePaul University. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ↑ Sobota, Lenore (2015-03-26). "Solidarity". Newspapers.com. Bloomington, Illinois: The Pantagraph. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc". Indiana University Bloomington. Retrieved 2024-11-05.