Alpha Sigma Rho | |
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ΑΣΡ | |
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Founded | April 2, 1998 University of Georgia |
Type | Cultural interest |
Affiliation | NAPA |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Asian-American unity |
Scope | National |
Mission statement | To advance involvement in intercultural relationship and its associated interests and to foster and promote diversity. |
Motto | Strength in Unity |
Colors | White red silver |
Symbol | 女 ("Nu", the Chinese symbol for "woman") |
Flower | Calla lily |
Jewel | Opal |
Mascot | Swan |
Philanthropy | National Ovarian Cancer Coalition |
Chapters | 13 |
Nickname | Alpha Sigs, ASR, Lovely Ladies in Red |
Headquarters |
Athens,
Georgia United States |
Website |
www |
Alpha Sigma Rho (ΑΣΡ), also known as Alpha Sigs, ASR, and Lovely Ladies in Red, is a sorority for service projects directed to the Asian-American community.
The sorority was founded in 1998 at the University of Georgia. Alpha Sigma Rho was the first Asian-interest sorority established in the state of Georgia. [1] It is based on the principles of academic excellence, interpersonal growth, moral development, and strength in unity.[ citation needed]
Alpha Sigma Rho was founded as an Asian interest sorority in 1998 by twelve women at the University of Georgia. [1] Collectively, these women are referred to as the "founding mothers".
The sorority has spread to universities in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. [1]
The founding mothers adopted symbols for the sorority. [2] Its flower is the calla lily and its mascot is the swan. [2] The sorority's colors are red, silver, and white. [2] Its gemstone is the opal. [2] Its symbol is Nu, the Chinese symbol for woman. [2]
On a national level, the sorority is pledged to support the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. [1] The sorority's various chapters work with their local Asian-interest philanthropic organizations to help them with fundraising and publicity. These include China Care, [3] Austin Children's Services, [4] and Circle of Sisterhood. [5]
Applicants may seek membership as college undergraduates or as graduate students. Membership is open to those who meet the requirements, regardless of race, nationality, religion, and several other factors. [1]
Alpha Sigma Rho has eleven active chapters and two associate chapters as of 2024. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italic.
Alpha Sigma Rho | |
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ΑΣΡ | |
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Founded | April 2, 1998 University of Georgia |
Type | Cultural interest |
Affiliation | NAPA |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Asian-American unity |
Scope | National |
Mission statement | To advance involvement in intercultural relationship and its associated interests and to foster and promote diversity. |
Motto | Strength in Unity |
Colors | White red silver |
Symbol | 女 ("Nu", the Chinese symbol for "woman") |
Flower | Calla lily |
Jewel | Opal |
Mascot | Swan |
Philanthropy | National Ovarian Cancer Coalition |
Chapters | 13 |
Nickname | Alpha Sigs, ASR, Lovely Ladies in Red |
Headquarters |
Athens,
Georgia United States |
Website |
www |
Alpha Sigma Rho (ΑΣΡ), also known as Alpha Sigs, ASR, and Lovely Ladies in Red, is a sorority for service projects directed to the Asian-American community.
The sorority was founded in 1998 at the University of Georgia. Alpha Sigma Rho was the first Asian-interest sorority established in the state of Georgia. [1] It is based on the principles of academic excellence, interpersonal growth, moral development, and strength in unity.[ citation needed]
Alpha Sigma Rho was founded as an Asian interest sorority in 1998 by twelve women at the University of Georgia. [1] Collectively, these women are referred to as the "founding mothers".
The sorority has spread to universities in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. [1]
The founding mothers adopted symbols for the sorority. [2] Its flower is the calla lily and its mascot is the swan. [2] The sorority's colors are red, silver, and white. [2] Its gemstone is the opal. [2] Its symbol is Nu, the Chinese symbol for woman. [2]
On a national level, the sorority is pledged to support the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. [1] The sorority's various chapters work with their local Asian-interest philanthropic organizations to help them with fundraising and publicity. These include China Care, [3] Austin Children's Services, [4] and Circle of Sisterhood. [5]
Applicants may seek membership as college undergraduates or as graduate students. Membership is open to those who meet the requirements, regardless of race, nationality, religion, and several other factors. [1]
Alpha Sigma Rho has eleven active chapters and two associate chapters as of 2024. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italic.