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Alpha Chi Omega
Founded in Indiana at DePauw University in 1885 by seven women, Alpha Chi Omega has from its beginning had a special interest in the fine arts. Today, although some members still support the arts, most members are busy pursuing their own individual interests and goals. Alpha Chi Omega was the first collegiate fraternity to require a certain scholastic performance by new members before initiation. In 1966, Alpha Chi Omega began at UCSB.
Alpha Delta Chi
Alpha Delta Chi is the only Christian sorority at UCSB. Refounded
at UCSB in 2005, our body strives to encourage one another in our social, spiritual,
and scholastic lives.
Alpha Delta Pi
www.ucsbadpi.com
The fraternity, the first secret society for college women, was established at the
oldest women's college in the world, Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia,
in 1851. Women who could "commend themselves for their intellectual and moral worth,
dignity of character, and propriety of deportment" were sought for membership. The
chapter at UCSB was one of the original seven sororities that began here in 1950.
 
Alpha Epsilon Phi
http://aephi.org/
Alpha Epsilon Phi was founded in 1909 by seven women at Barnard College. The Jewish founders created a sorority which did not exclude because of race, religion, or social standing. Members were chosen on the basis of fellowship, character, intelligence, personality, and leadership ability. The UCSB chapter of Alpha Epsilon Phi began in 1967, and went inactive soon after. In 1993, it was reestablished here with a core group of women who are active in various community service organizations.
Alpha Phi
http://www.alphaphiucsb.com
Founded at Syracuse University in 1872 when the institution first opened its doors to women, Alpha Phi owes its existence to women who questioned, "Why can't we have a society like the men?" It was the first women's fraternity to establish a chapter house for its members. At UCSB, the chapter began in 1950, and its members are dedicated to the founding principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and kindness.
Delta Delta Delta
http://web.mac.com/ucsbddd
Thanksgiving Eve 1888 saw the establishment of Delta Delta Delta at Boston University by two seniors who came up with the idea, created the ritual, designed the structure, and strategized for growth across the nation for the newly created women's fraternity. Since 1891, Tri Delta has been active in the all-sorority movement, encouraging the steady growth and development of women's fraternities. Tri Delta established a chapter at UCSB in 1987.
Delta Gamma
www.dgucsb.com
Founded in 1873 at the Lewis School for girls in Oxford, Mississippi, Delta Gamma credits its existence to happenstance. Three women formed the fraternity, established a name, wrote the ritual and constitution, and when classes began again in January, added new members. UCSB added a chapter of Delta Gamma in 1950.
Gamma Phi Beta
http://www.gammaphibetaucsb.com/
Established at Syracuse University in 1874, Gamma Phi Beta's objective is "to develop the highest type of womanhood through education, social life, and service to country and humanity." The UCSB chapter members see love, labor, learning, and loyalty as ideals. The sorority takes pride in emphasizing leadership; members are academically, athletically, and socially involved.
 
Kappa Alpha Theta
www.ucsbtheta.org
Founded at DePauw University in 1870, Kappa Alpha Theta was the first Greek-letter society for women that was organized with principles and methods like those of fraternities. The Theta women were true pioneers and champions for women and women's issues. Kappa Alpha Theta established a chapter at UCSB in 1950.
Kappa Kappa Gamma
www.ucsbkkg.com
The essence of Kappa Kappa Gamma is based on friendship, love, acceptance, and understanding. Kappa was founded in 1870 at Monmoth College, and the UCSB chapter began in 1978. The sorority has established many goals to unite its members in a close bond of friendship, seeking to instill in members a spirit of mutual love and helpfulness in obtaining philanthropic, academic, social, and moral excellence.
Pi Beta Phi
www.pibetaphiucsb.com
Founded as the I.C. Sorosis in 1867, the organization is considered to be the first national college fraternity for women. The UCSB chapter was established in 1950, and today remains the largest of the UCSB sororities. Past experience has shown that the chapter is fully spirited, excited, and committed toward the attainment of the individuals' personal best.
National Panhellenic Council (NPHC)
Delta Sigma Theta
http://orgs.sa.ucsb.edu/dst/
Twenty-two women created Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., an organization of college women committed to serious endeavors and community service, at Howard University in 1913. The basic and continuing thread of the organization's public service program is its Five-Point Project focusing on educational, economic, community, international, and housing and urban development.. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has over 175,000 members and 700 chapters worldwide.
Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded January 16, 1920 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. by five coeds. These women dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for Black women and sought to establish a new organization predicated on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood. The trail blazed by the founders has been traversed by thousands of women dedicated to the emulation of the objectives and ideals of the Sorority.
United Fraternity Sorority Council (UFSC)
Alpha Kappa Delta Phi
http://www.akdphi.org/
Chi Delta Theta
The sorority was established on October 13, 1989, as the first Asian-American interest sorority at UCSB by two Asian-American women. Today, the sisters of Chi Delta Theta work toward the fulfillment of the organizational goals established by their founders. These goals are symbolized through Chi Delta Theta's five points: community service, academics, cultural awareness, sisterhood, and social activity. Being a diverse group in a diverse society, Chi Delta Theta does not judge by race, sexual orientation, creed, or color. Chi Delta Theta promotes cultural awareness, concentrating on the various Asian cultures.
Lambda Sigma Gamma
The purposes of this association are to instill the desire for self improvement, scholastic excellence, and the cultivation of civic responsibility. By uniting women of various cultural backgrounds, Lambda Sigma Gamma, creates an atmosphere of support and growth for women in higher education. Tutoring, mentoring, and assisting with the development of youth are specific interests of the Lambda Sigma Gamma members.
Lambda Theta Nu
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. is a Latina based (but not limited to) organization that has grown to 17 chapters in the past 15 years, since its establishment. The ideals of Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. are academic excellence, community service, and sisterhood. The Nu chapter at UCSB was established on September 26, 1999. Since their inception they have striven for all members to uphold a 2.5 g.p.a. or above. They also focus on mentoring the youth of the Isla Vista community; as well as raising funds for AIDS and cancer research, just to name a few. This chapter works hard in maintaining their prestige on this campus, by fulfilling all of the ideals to the fullest.
Sigma Alpha Zeta
Sigma Alpha Zeta Sorority was established at California State University, Fresno in 1992. The Founding Mothers came from various backgrounds, interests, and ethnicities who were in search of friendship, networks, support, commitment, and security-all of which were a part of an eternal sisterhood. Each individual had her own personal goals, however together they strived for success in higher education and improvements in the community. Sigma Alpha Zeta is a multi-cultural sorority, which has no prejudices or holds any type of discrimination against other cultures, traditions, religion, race, or creed. Today these same concepts exist and the same goals are attained. The Founding Mothers of Sigma Alpha Zeta Sorority have pride and love for what they have created and have passed on this gift to other chapters and generations.
Sigma Kappa Chi
Founded in 1993, Sigma Kappa Chi was the second sorority founded as an Asian-American interest sorority at UCSB. The purpose of Sigma Kappa Chi is to promote sisterhood, cultural awareness, and academic excellence. Membership is open to any UCSB woman who is enrolled, in good academic standing and who desires to learn more about, celebrate, and appreciate the special aspects of the Asian-American community.
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