Kappa Phi Gamma () Sorority, Inc. (also referred to as KPhiG), is a South Asian interest sorority geared towards women of all descents. It was founded on November 8, 1998, by a group of 27 women at the University of Texas at Austin, in Austin, Texas.
History
Kappa Phi Gamma was founded on November 8, 1998 in The University of Texas at Austin as the first South Asian sorority in the United States.
Philanthropy
Kappa Phi Gamma's philanthory is Cancer Awareness. Kappa Phi Gamma Sororities render service to the community and respective campuses. Since her inception in November 1998, the Sisterhood has participated in a variety of service projects. However, the sisterhood has dedicated itself to its national philanthropy, cancer awareness.
Every Spring, Kappa Phi Gamma around the nation plans Cancer Awareness: a Real Effort! (C.A.R.E.) Week. C.A.R.E Week is a week long series of events dedicated to raising funds for a cancer organization and to bring awareness to the community about cancer. All proceeds raised during C.A.R.E. Week are donated to organizations that are committed to cancer awareness. To date, Kappa Phi Gamma has raised over $70,000 and has donated their services to over 40 different charities. C.A.R.E. Week has been recognised by the Asian Cup Award for being the only organisation of its kind to commit a week of events towards cancer awareness, while incorporating educational and entertaining activities in order to educate the public about early detection and prevention of cancer..
Kappa Phi Gamma also works with many different organizations within their universities themselves. For instance, at Omicron Chapter at Rutgers University, Kappa Phi Gamma works with Rutgers University Dance Marathon, Ronald McDonald House, and much more!
Scholarship
The Emerald Endowment is an annual scholarship awarded by the sorority to a female student not associated with the sorority who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.
Chapters and Charters
Chapters of Kappa Phi Gamma include the following. Active chapters noted in bold, inactive chapters noted in italics.
Chapters:
Alpha (Founding) chapter - University of Texas at Austin
Beta chapter - University of Texas at Dallas
Gamma chapter - Baylor University
Delta chapter - University of Houston
Epsilon chapter - Boston University
Zeta chapter - University of Maryland at College Park
Theta chapter - Virginia Commonwealth University
Iota chapter - Temple University
Lambda chapter - George Mason University
Mu chapter - St. Joseph's University
Nu chapter - Drexel University
Omicron chapter - Rutgers University at New Brunswick
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