Sigma Theta Psi () is a multicultural, academic, and social sorority. The sorority was founded at

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(SJSU) in 1991. Sigma Theta Psi is known for their significant contribution to

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throughout sisters' local campuses and communities and even nationwide.

History

The Founding Mothers of Sigma Theta Psi created the sorority on November 13, 1991 at

. Over time, the sorority expanded and now has 13 chapters.

Chapters

Sigma Theta Psi has placed 14 chapters at universities and colleges in California and Nevada, six of which are inactive. Active chapters are noted in bold, inactive chapters by ''italics''. The main archive URL i
The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage

Sorority information

Sigma Theta Psi's colors are purple, black, and gold. Its mascot is a

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and its flower is an

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. Each year, chapters organize multicultural, social, and academic events ranging from step shows to guest speakers to professional development events. Since Sigma Theta Psi is also an academic sorority, members are required to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA). Thus, each member's primary focus should be on their academic studies. The sorority's national

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awareness. Their current beneficiary is the

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. Sigma Theta Psi's annual event to raise money for this organization and local organizations is their Double D Brunch. This event is a national luncheon hosted in both California and Nevada.

References

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External links

National Website
Student societies in the United States Student organizations established in 1991 1991 establishments in California