Gamma Phi Omega

Gamma Phi Omega
ΓΦΏ
FoundedApril 17, 1991; 33 years ago (1991-04-17)
Indiana University Bloomington
TypeSocial
AffiliationNALFO
StatusActive
EmphasisLatina
ScopeRegional
Motto"Unity and Sisterhood, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable"
PillarsAcademic Excellence, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Sisterhood
Colors  Maroon and   Navy
FlowerFire and Ice roses
JewelStar sapphire
MascotSwan
PhilanthropyAmerican Diabetes Association
Chapters27
NicknameGPhiO
Headquarters1945 South Halsted
Chicago, Illinois 60608
United States
Websitegammaphiomega.org

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]

Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location Status References
Alpha April 17, 1991 Indiana University Bloomington Bloomington, Indiana Active [10]
Beta April 24, 1993 University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, Illinois Active
Gamma July 29, 1994 DePauw University Greencastle, Indiana Active
Delta September 10, 1994 Ball State University Muncie, Indiana Active
Epsilon March 30, 1996 DePaul University Chicago, Illinois Active [8]
Zeta June 30, 1996 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois Active
Eta March 27, 1999 Aurora University Aurora, Illinois Active
Theta June 3, 2000 Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois Active
Iota August 23, 2003 Columbia College Chicago,
Dominican University,
Illinois Institute of Technology,
Robert Morris University Illinois,

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois Active
Kappa December 19, 2004 Lewis University Romeoville, Illinois Active
Lambda December 19, 2004 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana, Illinois Active [7]
Mu June 17, 2006 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, Illinois Active
Nu December 2, 2006 Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, Illinois Active
Xi April 11, 2008 Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana Active
Omicron March 24, 2012 Purdue University Northwest Hammond, Indiana Active
Pi March 31, 2012 University of North Texas Denton, Texas Active
Rho April 28, 2012 Lake Forest College Lake Forest, Illinois Active
Sigma June 22, 2013 Illinois State University Normal, Illinois Active
Tau June 23, 2013 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, Illinois Active
Upsilon April 26, 2014 Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Active
Phi March 21, 2015 Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois Active
Chi December 6, 2015 University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, Illinois Active
Psi April 13, 2019 University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana Active
Omega Unassigned
Alpha Alpha November 23, 2019 Washburn University Topeka, Kansas Active
Alpha Beta February 9, 2020 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan Active
Alpha Gamma March 1, 2020 Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana Active
Alpha Delta August 4, 2020 University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio Active

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e 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. ^ a b "Undergraduate". Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  3. ^ a b "Our History". Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  4. ^ "Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. Announces Its Official Headquarters". Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. 2017-04-10. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  5. ^ "Member Organizations". National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Sorority Facts". Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. | Fraternity & Sorority Affairs". University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d "GPhiO Facts - Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority Inc". DePaul University. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  9. ^ Sobota, Lenore (2015-03-26). "Solidarity". Newspapers.com. Bloomington, Illinois: The Pantagraph. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  10. ^ a b c d "Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc". Indiana University Bloomington. Retrieved 2024-11-05.