Kappa Zeta Phi

Kappa Zeta Phi
ΚΖΦ
FoundedDecember 1960; 64 years ago (December 1960)
California State University, Los Angeles
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisAsian Interest
ScopeLocal (Southern California)
Motto"Happiness, Trusting Friendship, Lasting Memories"
ColorsAlpha   Aqua Blue and   White
Beta   Magenta and   White
Gamma   Aqua Blue and   White
SymbolInfinity symbol
FlowerWhite rose
Chapters3
Headquarters, California
United States
Websitewww.kappazetaphi.com

Kappa Zeta Phi (ΚΖΦ) (also known as Kappas) is an Asian-American interest sorority based in Southern California. It was founded at California State University, Los Angeles in December 1960 and has expanded to two other universities within Southern California.

History

Eight students at California State University, Los Angeles established Kappa Zeta Phi as an Asian American sorority in December 1960. The sorority received its charter in May 1962[1] and was recognized on campus as a service and social sorority by the Inter-Organizational Council. It is a member of the Southern California Asian Greek Council.[2]

Its member volunteered on campus, providing tours for potential students.[3][4] It also collaborated with the Japanese American Society of Southern California to host cultural events, such as Japanese tea ceremonies.[5][6][7]

The Beta chapter was colonized by five founding members at the University of California, Irvine, on November 1, 1989.[8] It was chartered on January 13, 1990.[8] Beta is a member of the Multicultural Greek Council and the Asian Greek Council (AGC) of Southern California.[9][10]

Gamma chapter was founded at the University of California, San Diego on April 25, 1994.[1] It is a member of the Multicultural Greek Council.[11]

Symbols

The sorority's flower is the white rose. Its symbol is the infinity symbol. Its motto is "Happiness, Trusting Friendship, Lasting Memories". Each chapter has its own colors. Alpha's colors are aqua blue and white, Beta's are magenta and white, and Gamma's are aqua blue and white.

Activities

Kappa Zeta Phi prioritizes community service above many other activities. Its philanthropy is the A3M Bone Marrow Drive.[12]

Chapters

Kappa Zeta Phi has three chapters.[1]

Chapter Charter date Institution Location Status References
Alpha December 1960 California State University, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California Active
Beta January 13, 1990 University of California, Irvine Irvine, California Active [10][8]
Gamma April 25, 1994 University of California, San Diego San Diego, California Active

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Chapters". Irvine Kappa Zeta Phi. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  2. ^ "About Kappas". LA Kappa Zeta Phi. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  3. ^ "Sororities Serve as Tour Guides". Evening Vanguard. Venice, California. 1966-04-14. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-07-20 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Cal State to Lay Carpet for Visitors". The Los Angeles Times. 1966-04-14. p. 162. Retrieved 2024-07-20 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Huntington Schedules Tea Ceremony". Independent Star-News. Pasadena, California. 1963-08-18. p. 44. Retrieved 2024-07-19 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Japanese Tea Senke Ritual Program Set". The Los Angeles Times. 1963-08-19. p. 58. Retrieved 2024-07-19 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Japanese American Society: Culture Series to End With Language Lecture". Gardena Valley News and Gardena Tribune. Gardena, California. 1965-04-22. p. 34. Retrieved 2024-07-20 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ a b c "History". Irvine Kappa Zeta Phi. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  9. ^ "SFL Councils & Chapters". sororityfraternity.uci.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  10. ^ a b "UCI Kappa Zeta Phi". la.unibreeze.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  11. ^ "Multicultural Greek Council". getinvolved.ucsd.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  12. ^ "Philanthropy". Irvine Kappa Zeta Phi. Retrieved 2024-06-24.