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Zeta Sigma Chi

Zeta Sigma Chi
ΖΣΧ
FoundedMarch 3, 1991; 34 years ago (1991-03-03)
Northern Illinois University
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisMulticultural
ScopeNational
Motto"Keeping the Dream Alive"
PillarsEducation, Success, Culture, Service, and Sisterhood
Colors  Peach and   Black
SymbolUnicorn
FlowerPeach Rose
PhilanthropyRonald McDonald House Charities, National Association of Multicultural Education
Chapters23
Colonies3
NicknameZ-Chis
Headquarters3198 S. Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri 63118
United States
Websitezetasigmachi.com

Zeta Sigma Chi (ΖΣΧ) (also known as Z-Chis, pronounced "Zeek eyes") is a multicultural American sorority founded in 1991 at the Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.[1][2] It was the third national multicultural organization founded in the United States.[2]

History

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On March 3, 1991, Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Sorority Inc. was established at Northern Illinois University by eight founding members known as the Mommy Chis.[2] The Mommy Chis are Maribel Campa, Zandra Cortes, Sandra de la Roca, Veronica Escobar, Sandra Gomez, Jacqueline Herrera, Laura Murillo, and Julie Sanders.[3]

Zeta Sigma Chi is based upon five principles. The organization's principles are education, success, culture, service, and sisterhood, with an emphasis on social justice.[3]

The Oakland University Office for Student Involvement selected its Zeta Sigma Chi chapter as the Fraternity & Sorority Life Organization of the Year for the 2019–2020 academic year.[4]

Symbols

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Zeta Sigma Chi's colors are peach and black.[2] Its flower is the peach rose and its symbol is the unicorn.[3] Its motto is "Keeping the Dream Alive."[3] Its principles or pillars are Education, Success, Culture, Service, and Sisterhood.

Activities

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The sorority's philanthropies are the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME).[3] The Eastern Michigan University chapter hosts an annual SexapalooZa to encourage positive discussion and education about healthy and safe sex.[5] The University of Michigan chapter held a workshop to discuss homophobia in the Greek system.[6]

Chapters

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Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location Status Reference
Alpha March 3, 1991 Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL Inactive [7]
Beta June 4, 1994 University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Whitewater, WI Active [1][8]
Gamma November 19, 1995 Purdue University Northwest Calumet, IN Inactive [9]
Delta March 31, 1996 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Inactive [10]
Epsilon November 14, 1999 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Inactive [11]
Zeta June 30, 2001 Towson University Towson, MD Inactive [12]
Eta March 29, 2003 University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Inactive [13]
Theta May 2, 2004 University of Maryland, Baltimore County Baltimore County, MD Inactive [14]
Iota April 24, 2005 Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA Inactive [15]
Kappa July 30, 2005 Wayne State University Detroit, MI Inactive [16]
Lambda September 10, 2005 Oakland University Oakland County, MI Active [1][8]
Mu June 25, 2006 University of Wisconsin–Parkside Kenosha, WI inactive [17]
Nu April 15, 2007 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Inactive [18]
Xi February 24, 2008 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Inactive [19]
Omicron March 29, 2008 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Inactive [20]
Pi May 1, 2011 California State University, Sacramento Sacramento, CA Inactive [1][8]
Rho August 21, 2010 University of South Carolina Columbia, SC Inactive [21]
Sigma May 19, 2013 University of California, Davis Davis, CA Inactive [22]
Tau April 13, 2014 University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Active [1][8]
Upsilon April 16, 2017 California State University, East Bay Hayward, CA Inactive [23]
Omega June 26, 2021 Reserved for deceased sisters Memorial [24]
CSU Chico April 26, 2015 California State University, Chico Chico, CA Active [1][8]
Winthrop University Associate April 1, 2017 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Inactive [25][8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (December 3, 2022) Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed December 23, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Zukas, Keith; Hallock, Leena (February 28, 2021). "Sorority sister spotlight". Royal Purple. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e "About". Zeta Sigma Chi. Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Celebrating Excellence, Celebrating Success: the OSI awards | Oakland University News". Oakland University. May 18, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Grills, Olivia (November 29, 2017). "Zeta Sigma Chi sorority holds SexapalooZa". The Eastern Echo. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  6. ^ Kwon, Andres (April 12, 2005). "Greeks Homphobic, LGBT Say". The Michigan Daily. Vol. CXV, no. 117. p. 1. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  7. ^ "Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) Chapters - Sororities | Fraternity and Sorority Life". Northern Illinois University. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d e f "Chapters". Zeta Sigma Chi. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "Student Clubs and Organizations - Student Life - Purdue University Northwest". Student Life. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  10. ^ "Sororities | Fraternity & Sorority Life | Michigan State University". fsl.msu.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  11. ^ "Fraternity/Sorority Contact List | Fraternity and Sorority Life". fsl.umich.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  12. ^ "Recognized Fraternities & Sororities". Towson University. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "Office of the Dean of Students - Sorority and Fraternity Life - Sorority and Fraternity Chapters". deanofstudents.utexas.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  14. ^ "Chapter Directory". campuslife.umbc.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  15. ^ "Shippensburg University - Fraternity and Sorority Life". Shippensburg University. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  16. ^ "Organizations". Dean of Students Office. June 7, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  17. ^ "Student Organizations List". www.uwp.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  18. ^ "Chapters - Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life - Purdue University". www.purdue.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  19. ^ "Chapter Directory | Division of Student Affairs". www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  20. ^ "Multicultural Greek Council - Campus Life".
  21. ^ "Chapters - Fraternity and Sorority Life | University of South Carolina". sc.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  22. ^ "Chapters | CSI". Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  23. ^ "Fraternity & Sorority Organizations". www.csueastbay.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  24. ^ "The Omega Chapter". Zeta Sigma Chi. Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  25. ^ "Home". Winthrop University Associate Chapter of Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. Retrieved February 12, 2019.