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G CSULA fraternities and sororities invite you to find your fit and get involved! Visit the fraternities & sororities during info night and recruitment week to learn more about their activities, requirements for membership, and community service initiatives. Although unique in its origin, history, members, and rituals, each fraternity and sorority on campus holds firmly the common bond of unity and excellence. We invite you to look into all of the amazing possibilities and experiences our fraternity and sorority community has to offer.
When considering an organization, it is important to meet as many of the members as possible. Be sure to ask about the founding values of the organization, what type of events the organization participates in, and what the organization is looking for in its members. Remember though, while you are looking for an organization that will fulfill your needs, the organization is also looking for members who will fit in with their values.
For more information about fraternity and sorority life at Cal State L.A., please contact the Center for Student Involvement at (323) 343-5110 2 Rights of New Members
As a potential new member and initiated new member you have the right to: • Be treated as an individual. • Be yourself. Don’t try to impress fraternities or sororities by being someone you’re not. • Be fully informed about the recruitment or intake process. • Ask lots of questions! • Make informed decisions without undue pressure from others. • Keep an open mind! • Use your own judgment. • Make your own decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision. • Have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience.
As a potential new member you have the right to ask: • What is expected of fraternity or sorority members? • How will membership affect my academics? • What leadership opportunities are available to new members and initiated members? • Does the chapter perform hands-on community service? If so, how often? • What are the expenses associated with membership? How does this vary? • What type of member is the chapter looking for? • What values does this organization promote? • What is the time commitment? • Describe the new member orientation process. • What are the expectations of new members? • Why should I join your fraternity or sorority? • What benefits can your chapter offer me now and after I graduate? • How involved are your alumni members? • How is your chapter different from the others?
3 Core Values
Academic The first priority for fraternities and sororities is academic success. Students can achieve this goal within their organization. Each fraternity and sorority provides academic assistance to its individual members including; study hours, educational programming, scholarships, and achievement awards.
Values and Standards When you join a fraternity or sorority, you become part of a brotherhood or sisterhood that is based upon standards, principles, and values that create a common bond between members. All fraternal organizations have a common set of values that include leadership, service, academics, and social interaction. Each organization has a set of standards that are individually unique to their members. During your new member period you will learn more about the fraternal values and how living these standards daily, will help you become a better citizen.
Civic Engagement One of the most gratifying aspects of fraternity and sorority life is the satisfaction and pride that comes from involvement in the greater community. Thousands of dollars are raised annually to benefit local and national charities. Individual chapters also donate countless toys, clothing, goods and hours to local communities in the Los Angeles area. These projects build moral character through the satisfaction of paying it forward.
4 Social Fraternity and sorority membership provides a number of social opportunities that help relieve the day-to-day stresses of being a college student. Aside from the social interactions, members will be able to engage in interactions with chapter members through social events. Each year the fraternities and sororities host “Greek Week”, which is a series of competitive and philanthropic events to encourage unity.
Leadership Fraternities and sororities provide opportunities for students to gain and enhance leadership skills. Members have opportunities to serve as officers or chairpersons within their chapter and are responsible for the operation of their organization. In addition to chapter leadership opportunities, members can hold positions on their council.
Friendship One of the greatest advantages of fraternity and sorority life is the brotherhood/ sisterhood that links you with the other members of your organization. Members develop unique bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood unmatched by any other organizations. These friendships last beyond the collegiate years and provide a network of opportunities with alumni and professionals.
Financial Obligations Each fraternity and sorority is self-supported through membership dues and fundraising. Fees can include chapter dues, activity fees, and live-in fees (if applicable). Financial obligations differ among organizations and are used to cover most social activities, operating cost, and council dues. Payment plans are at the discretion of the organization.
5 Hazing Information
Joining a group As a student at Cal State L.A., you have the opportunity to join a wide range of groups, cultural organizations, fraternities and sororities, religious groups, public service organizations and others. Entry into some of these groups may involve formal or informal initiation rites, long standing traditions, and celebrations. Each organization should provide all prospective members with clear membership expectations. Initiation Practices and Hazing Although initiation practices can help new members become part of a group, they can also constitute hazing. Hazing takes various forms, but typically involves endangering the physical health of an individual or causing mental distress through, for example, humiliating, intimidating, or demeaning treatment. Often hazing involves pressure to drink alcohol, sometimes in dangerous amounts. Being hazed is serious and can have a significant effect on one’s physical and emotional health. Cal State L.A.’s Full Hazing Policy: Hazing, or conspiracy to haze. “Hazing” is defined as any method of initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization or student body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community college, college, university or other educational institution in this state (Penal Code 245.6), and in addition, any act likely to cause physical harm, personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm, to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community college, college, university or other educational institution. The term “hazing” does not include customary athletic events or school sanctioned events. Recognition of Hazing Policy All prospective members are required to acknowledge and sign that they understand the university hazing policy at the start of their education process. It is important to know neither the express or implied consent of a victim of hazing, nor the lack of active participation in a particular hazing event is a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing is not a neutral act, and is also a violation of this section. Should any violation of the hazing policy occur, students are encouraged to contact the Center for Student Involvement at (323) 343-5110.
6 Greek Terminology
Active Crossing New Member An initiated fraternity or sorority A term used by multicultural groups to A potential member who has accepted member who is affiliated with a indicate that a new member has been an invitation or bid from a fraternity or campus chapter. fully initiated into a group. sorority. May also be referred to as an associate or aspirant member. Alumni/Alumna Dues Initiated members who have Monthly or quarterly costs of being in Philanthropy graduated. a fraternity or sorority. Charitable project that raises money and awareness for a particular Bid Initiation cause sponsored by each chapter on A formal invitation to join a Greek- Ritual or ceremony in which a new campus. lettered organization. member begins full membership in that specific organization. Potential New Member Big Brother/Sister (PNM) An initiated member of a fraternity Legacy An individual interested in becoming a or sorority who serves as a sponsor, Someone whose mother, father, member of a fraternity or sorority. advisor or special friend to a new sister or brother are members of a member, guiding them through their particular group. Sister new member program or initiation. A term used by sorority members to Line refer to one another. Brother The members of a cultural Greek A term used by fraternity members organization new member class. Stroll to refer to one another. A line dance done by members of a National Pan-Hellenic cultural Greek organization Call/Chant Council (NPHC) (usually at a party or step show). A vocal sound, sometimes high- The governing body for national pitched, used by members of historically black Greek organizations. cultural-based Greek organizations to acknowledge one another. Neophyte A new member of a cultural Greek Chapter organization. A term used to describe the collegiate group of a fraternity or sorority.
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Congratulations to the YELLOW Team! 2013 Greek Week Champions:
Alpha Phi Omega Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc. Phi Iota Alpha Phi Sigma Kappa
9 Alpha Epsilon Omega Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Theta Pi Delta Sigma Chi Gamma Zeta Alpha Kappa Zeta Phi Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. Sigma Lambda Beta Sigma Lambda Gamma Phi Iota Alpha Chi Sigma Phi
10 To unite Multicultural Greek lettered organizations on the CSULA campus for the advancement of academics, the promotion of culture, and the betterment of the community.
How to Join: Meet the organizations at Fraternity and Sorority Information Night or contact individual chapter directly regarding informational session. MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL GREEK MULTICULTURAL
11 ΑΕΩ Alpha Epsilon omega
www.alphaepsilonomega.com
president Heri Sarkisian VICE Aram Yegiazaryan
[email protected] PRESIDENT [email protected] (818) 726-6162 (323) 428-6858 ΓΖΑ values Academics, Philanthropy and Brotherhood
national founding date December 20, 2000
founding at csula May 23, 2003
founding location California State University, Northridge
philanthropy and community service initiative Armenian Education Relief Foundation, 1915 Never Again Campaign colors Blue and Silver
symbol The Eternity Pin
motto “Unity of Strength and Knowledge”
12 ΑΦΩ president motto “Be a Leader, Be a Friend, Be of Service.” of Be aFriend, aLeader, Be “Be (626) 632-4151 (626) [email protected] Lee Frank www.apo.org www.apo.org Alph A Phi A | alphaphiomegacsula.weebly.com Om Community ServiceCommunity Initiative ega National Founding Date vice president vice and community leaders through service. through leaders community and Jewel: Diamond, Tree: Oak, Bird: Eagle, Tree: Eagle, Bird: Oak, Diamond, Jewel: ΑΦΩ membership Leadership, Friendship and Service Founding at CSULA Founding Founding Location ’s mission is to prepare campus toprepare is mission ’s Royal Blue and Old Glory Gold Glory Old and Blue Royal Lafayette College, Easton, PA Easton, College, Lafayette 1961, Re-Chartered in 2001 in 1961, Re-Chartered Flower: Forget-Me-Not Flower: December 16, 1925 16, December Karina TrieuKarina [email protected] Nickname A Phi O or APO Oor A Phi Symbol Colors Values 13
MCGC ΑΘΠ Alpha Theta Pi
www.alphathetapi.org
president Stephanie Cruz VICE Mayra Alvarez
[email protected] PRESIDENT [email protected]
(310) 845-6990 (323) 503-3563
values Alpha Theta Pi goes by 5 S’s: Sisterhood, Scholastics, Social, Service, Sports
nickname Alphas
founding at csula November 15, 1948
founding location Los Angeles, CA
philanthropy and community service initiative AIDS Walk, MS Walk, Beach Clean Ups, Holiday Caroling, Toy, Food and Clothing drives, and many more.
colors Red, White, and Black
symbol Pegasus motto “To be the BEST, you have to rush the BEST”
14 ΔΣΧ president motto “ One Fraternity, One Family One Fraternity, One (818) 912-1385 (818) [email protected] Marcos Moreno D elta ” Sig St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ‘Up Til’ Dawn’ Cultural Cultural Dawn’ Til’ ‘Up Hospital, Research Children’s Jude St. Along with the philosophy of uniting men and women, we live live we women, and men uniting of philosophy the with Along Awareness Events, Scholarship, Events Against Drunk Driving, Driving, Drunk Against Events Scholarship, Events, Awareness ma by core values to survive, provide service to a community of of toacommunity service provide tosurvive, values by core men and women with a Multicultural background and to and background aMulticultural with women and men C Community ServiceCommunity Initiative hi assist them with obtaining higher education. National Founding Date C oed Relay for Life, Heart Cancer Toy Drive Cancer Heart Life, for Relay Founding at CSULA Founding Founding Location deltasigmachi1987.com Frater Red, Black and Gold and Black Red, August 31, August 1987 Long Beach, CA Beach, Long May 6, 2005 6, May Black Panther Black Symbol Colors Values n ity
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MCGC ΓΖΑ Gamma Zeta Alpha
www.gammas.org/xi | www.gammas.org
president Jonathan De Leon VICE Moises Olavarrieta
[email protected] PRESIDENT [email protected]
(562) 405- 4174 (323) 494- 6666
values Academic Excellence, Community Service, and the Maintenance of Latino Culture through Brotherhood
nickname Gammas
national founding date December 3, 1987
founding at csula January 22, 2005
founding location Chico, Ca
philanthropy and community service initiative Academic Decathalon colors Black, White and Silver
symbol motto Iguana “Cultivating Leaders, Strengthening Communities”
16 ΚΖΦ president motto “With Love and Sisterhood.” and Love “With (858) 603-3746 (858) [email protected] Jasmine Flores Kappa Zeta
Phi community servicecommunity initiative We provide an opportunity for lasting friendship, lasting for opportunity an We provide national founding date sisterhood, and value charitable events, and events, charitable value and sisterhood, support college-wide student programs. www.kappazetaphi.com mistress founding location founding at csula pledge Aqua Blue and White and Blue Aqua (626) 321-8702 (626) [email protected] Wong Jessica To provide service. nickname December 1960 December
symbol Cal State LA State Cal colors values White Rose White
May 1962 KZPhi KZΦ 17
MCGC ΛΘΝ Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.
www.facebook.com/csula.lambdas | lambdathetanu.org
president Monique Adame VICE PRESIDENT Liz Andramuno
[email protected] [email protected]
(323) 485-2621 (323) 514-1174
values The Pilars of our organization are Academic Excellence, Community Service, and Sisterhood. Our purpose is to open doors of opportunity to the Latinas of our community.
nickname Lambdas
national founding date March 11, 1986
founding at csula November 18, 2000
founding location California State University, Chico
philanthropy and/or community service initiative TIJERAS
colors Burgundy, Silver, and White Motto symbol “Once a Lambda, Always a Lambda!” Silver Rose
18 ΛΘΑ president Estrellas” las Nacen Donde Chapter Tau Gamma Tantalizing and Glamorous “The motto [email protected] Bailón Adriana lta-gammatau.webs.com da Lamb T heta community servicecommunity initiative A Goals: Scholarly excellence, empowerment of of empowerment excellence, Scholarly Goals: Latinas and the universal woman, cultural and and cultural woman, universal the and Latinas lpha political awareness, and community activism. community and awareness, political national founding date Principles: Unity, Love and Respect and Love Unity, Principles:
founding location founding at csula | Lati www.lambdalady.org Conchas, Palmas Conchas, and Perlas Kean University, New Jersey St. Judes Research Hospital Research Judes St. Lovely Lambda Ladies Lambda Lovely Burgundy and Grey and Burgundy n S n December 1975 December nickname April 10, 2004 10, April orority, In symbol colors values
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MCGC ΣΛΒ Sigma Lambda Beta
www.sigmalambdabeta.com
president Brandon Herrera VICE Robert Cruz
[email protected] PRESIDENT [email protected]
(626) 322-7137 (626) 622-6210
values Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Scholarship, Brotherhood nickname Lambda Betas
national founding date April 4, 1986
founding at csula May 9, 1997
founding location University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
community service initiative CPR Awareness and Day for Victor Correa
colors Royal Purple and Purest White
symbol motto White Stallion Mustang “Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture.”
20 facebook & instagram: csulagammas instagram: & facebook N PRESIDE ΣΛΓ “Culture is Pride, Pride is Success.” is Pride Pride, is “Culture motto VICE T [email protected] [email protected] Christina Garcia m Sig sigmalambdagamma10.wix.com/csulagammas a da Lamb Cultural Awareness, Morals & Ethics, and Social Interaction Social and &Ethics, Morals Awareness, Cultural sorority principles – Academics, Community Service, Service, Community –Academics, principles sorority community servicecommunity initiative G Overall value empowerment to all women through through women to all empowerment value Overall Breast Cancer Awareness and TRIO Program TRIO and Awareness Cancer Breast a amm national founding date
recruitment
philanthropy and/orphilanthropy |
www.sigmalambdagamma.com www.sigmalambdagamma.com Shocking Pink & Magestic Purple &Magestic Pink Shocking founding location founding at csula chair
Pink Rose and Purple Panther Purple and Rose Pink University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa Iowa, of University [email protected] Lopez Aida nickname June 13, 2012 June April 9, 1990 9, April symbol colors values Gamma
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MCGC ΦΙΑ Phi Iota Alpha fraternity, inc.
www.phiota.info
recruitment Jesse Hernandez SOICAL CHAIR Jimmy Gonzalez
[email protected] [email protected]
(909) 486-6420 (323) 854-5644
values Strength, Integrity, Friendship nickname Phi Iotas
national founding date December 26, 1931
founding at csula Spring 2013
founding location Troy, New York
community service initiative UNICEF Tap Project
colors Red, White, Navy Blue, Gold
symbol White Stallion Mustang motto “Always Prepared, Always Together”
22 ΧΣΦ president “Reflect. Refine. Repect.” Refine. “Reflect. motto (626) 233-7550 (626) [email protected] Christina La chi sig ma phi community servicecommunity initiative national founding date www.chisigmaphicsula.com Promote awareness for Breast Cancer Breast for awareness Promote philanthropy and/orphilanthropy pledge mom pledge California State University, Fullerton University, State California founding location Sisterhood, Leadership and Unity founding at csula Lavender and White and Lavender January 23, 2009 23, January March 27, March 2000 (626 271-0775 (626 [email protected] Lee Victoria Moon and Stars and Moon symbol colors values
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MCGC Alpha Sigma Tau Delta Zeta
24 The coordinating body of the National Panhellenic Conference supports sorority chapters represented at CSULA. Panhellenic provides support and services to the Panhellenic sorority members as well as representing sorority life to the University and the surrounding community.
How to join: Complete a Fall Formal Recruitment Application; Recruitment October 9th-11th. PANHELLENIC COUNCIL PANHELLENIC
25 ΑΣΤ Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority
astgu.webs.com | alphasigmatau.org
president Alicia Canzano, recruitment Arisdelsy Renteria
[email protected] director [email protected]
(323) 313-9730 (323) 356-4037
values Beauty of Spirit. Fulfillment of Self. Exceptional Sisterhood.
nickname AST
national founding date November 4, 1899
founding at csula November 25, 1993
founding location Ypsilanti, Michigan
community service initiative Pine Mountain Settlement School and Habitat for Humanity International
colors Emerald Green & Gold
symbol motto Anchor “Active, Self Reliant, Trustworthy”
26 ΔΖ Delta Zeta
www.csuladeltazeta.com | www.deltazeta.org president Chelsea Johnson vice president Amanda Gonzalez
[email protected] [email protected] PHC
values Sisterhood, Academics, Philanthropy, Leadership & Social
national founding date October 24, 1902
founding at csula April 30, 1967
founding location Miami University in Oxford, OH
philanthropy and community service initiative Speech and Hearing and The Painted Turtle Camp
colors Rose and Green
symbol Turtle
motto “Enriching the Lives of Others.”
27 Alpha Phi Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Sigma Gamma Rho Zeta Phi Beta
28 To develop and maintain sorority life and inter-fraternity relations at a high level of accomplishment and in doing so to promote superior scholarship, high social and moral standards. NATIONAL
How to Join: Meet the organizations at Fraternity and Sorority Information Night or contact individual chapter directly regarding informational session. PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL PAN-HELLENIC
29 ΑΦΑ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
www.alphaphialpha.net
president Ronald Williams Jr.
(562) 842-4647
values Alpha Phi Alpha develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our community.
nickname Alphas
national founding date December 4, 1906
founding at csula February 2, 1921
founding location Cornell University at Ithaca, NY
community service initiative Project Alpha, Go To High School Go To College, Brothers Keeper, A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People
colors Black and Old Gold motto symbol “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All” The Sphinx
30 ΔΣΘ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
www.deltasigmatheta.org/home.html president Tiara Daniels VICE PRESIDENT Kashmire Terry
[email protected] [email protected]
values We provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world with the organization’s Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, Political Awareness and Involvement
nickname DST
national founding date NPHC January 13, 1913
founding at csula January 26, 1962
founding location Washington DC
community service initiative A Sisterhood called to Serve
colors Crimson and Cream motto “Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom” symbol The Delta Crest
31 ΣΓΡ Sigma Gamma Rho sorority, inc.
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SGRHO1922CSULA | WWW.SGRHO1922.ORG president Myeisha Undergraduate Raquel
[email protected] Advisor [email protected]
values Our aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmarks of the organization’s programs and activities.
nickname SGRho national founding date November 12, 1922 founding at csula 2013 founding location Indianapolis, Indiana community service initiative Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service; Project Reassurance, Operation Big Book Bag, Sigma Youth Symposium, Project Wee Savers, Program for Africa, Mwanamugimu Essay Contest
colors Royal Blue and Gold motto “Greater Service, Greater Progress” symbol The Yellow Tea Rose and the Poodle
32 ΖΦΒ zeta phi beta Sorority, inc.
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SGRHO1922CSULA | WWW.SGRHO1922.ORG www.rhoetazetas.mfbiz.com | www.zphib1920.org
president Brittney Jones chapter email [email protected]
values Scholarship, Sisterly Love, Service and Finer Womanhood
nickname Zetas
national founding date January 16, 1920
founding at csula
April 20, 1976 NPHC
founding location Howard University in Washington D.C.
philanthropy and community service initiative March of Dimes, Z-Hope
colors Royal Blue and White
motto symbol “A Community Conscious, Action Oriented Organization” White Dove
33 Phi Sigma Kappa Zeta Beta Tau
34 Aims to create and maintain high standards by unifying organizations involved, in addition to upholding academic excellence, providing community service, and improving leadership.
How to join: Attend Fraternity and Sorority Information Night for a list recruitment events.
GREEK COUNCIL
35 ΦΣΚ Phi Sigma Kappa
www.phisigmakappa.org
president David Fuentes rush chair Justin Brooks
[email protected] [email protected]
(310) 908-4705 (619) 746-5181
values Brotherhood, Scholarship and Character
nickname Phi Sig
national founding date March 15, 1873
founding at csula April 1, 1962
founding location Amherst, MA
community service initiative Special Olympics
colors Silver and Red. motto Symbol The Tumbling T’s “Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture.”
36 president ΖΒΤ motto “A Powerhouse of Excellence” (734) 680-0492 [email protected] I’Jazz Brooks Zeta B eta Tau www.zbtcsula.com/ who are capable of being part of an ethnically diverse diverse ethnically an of part being of capable are who organization of men who share common interests, but but interests, common share who men of organization community servicecommunity initiative We value quality, outgoing, and social individuals individuals social and outgoing, quality, We value Recruitment national founding date CHAIR founding location who remain steadfast individuals. steadfast remain who Royal Blue, White, and Gold and White, Blue, Royal (661) 733-4351 [email protected] Medellin Josh Skull and Crossbones and Skull December 29, 1898 29, December Alleviating poverty Alleviating nickname New York City New symboL colors values
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38 Notes:
39 For more information on getting involved with student organizations or other campus activities at CSULA, please visit the Center for Student Involvement in the University-Student Union, Room 204.
www.calstatela.edu/usu/csi