Sigma Phi Omega
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- SPO
- Purpose:
- Sigma Phi Omega was originally founded in 1949 at the University of Southern California by a group of Japanese women in response to growing anti-Asian-American sentiment that followed as a result of World War II and Pearl Harbor. We are the oldest continuing Asian American sorority in the nation, as well as the third oldest Asian American sorority founded. Since 1949, Sigma Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. has expanded across the United States, holding multiple chapters in California and Texas. Our vision as a sorority is to promote sisterhood. We hold many sisterhood events throughout the year to promote such values as: unity, friendship and teamwork. Our mission is to help young women adjust to college life by creating a sisterhood that promotes Asian awareness. The sisters of Sigma Phi Omega are strongly committed to serving the community, as well. Our official National Philanthropy is domestic violence. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our organization hosts a week of anti-domestic violence activities. However, this does not limit us to just one cause, our mission is much wider with a variety of other community service projects. Sigma Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. intends to uphold it's foundation, while infusing it with the Aggie Spirit.
- Year Founded:
- Spring 2009
- Membership Dues:
- Varies by semester
- Admits Members:
- Each Semester
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Nadia Moye
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- nadiamoye123@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- 4846398390
Group Contact Information
- Organization Web Site:
- http://www.aggiesigmas.org
- Organization E-mail Address:
- sigmasiota49@gmail.com
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- General (No College)
- Non-Academic Department:
- Greek Life - Multicultural Greek Council
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 31-50
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 0-3 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Application/Interview
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Three or more times per semester
- Fundraising Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Once per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Once per year
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Hosting Conferences:
- Once per year
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Once per year
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Once per semester
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Once per semester
- Domestic US Travel:
- Once per semester
- International Travel:
- Never