Omega Phi Chi
Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. (ΩΦΧ) is an American multicultural sorority that was established on November 9, 1988 at Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
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| Omega Phi Chi | |
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| ΩΦΧ | |
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| Founded | November 9, 1988 Rutgers University |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NMGC |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Multicultural |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | "Destroying All Boundaries. Uniting All Races. Omega Phi Chi. We Dare To Be Different. "Preserving the Past. Cultivating the Present. Building the Future. Omega Phi Chi. We Dare to Be Different." |
| Slogan | "Diversity at its Finest" |
| Colors | Perfect Pink and Onyx Black |
| Symbol | Heart |
| Flower | Pink Lady's Slipper |
| Jewel | Black Onyx |
| Mascot | Black panther |
| Chapters | 26 |
| Headquarters | 576 Valley Road, #261 Wayne, New Jersey 07470 United States |
| Website | www.omegaphichi.org |
Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. (ΩΦΧ) is an American multicultural sorority that was established on November 9, 1988 at Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
History
[edit]Omega Phi Chi was established on November 9, 1988, at Rutgers University–New Brunswick by eight women of Asian, African American, and Latina descent. The sorority's founders felt the need to establish a multicultural organization that spoke to their needs across diverse backgrounds, distinct cultural roots, and the empowerment of the female culture. They came together to found a multicultural sorority; a different type of organization that would not be categorized by ethnicity, creed, or culture.
The founding mothers of Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority Inc. are:
- Magdaly Casillas – Puerto Rican
- Cindy Cumba – Puerto Rican and Mexican
- Annette Cuevas – Puerto Rican
- Tracie Davis – African American
- Dawn Gonzalez – Puerto Rican
- Stacy Richardson – African American
- Bernadette Santana – Filipina and Dominican
- Socorro Valle – Puerto Rican
The purpose of Omega Phi Chi is to create a unity among all women and promote ethnic diversity by integrating women of all boundaries and cultures. The main objectives of this organization are academic excellence and involvement in community affairs. In addition, Omega Phi Chi members pride themselves in promoting professionalism.
Since its inception, the sorority has grown to include over 95 different nationalities and has started 24 chapters in New Jersey, New York, Florida, Arizona, Texas, Indiana, and California.[1] Its headquarters is located in Wayne, New Jersey.[1]
Symbols
[edit]The core value of Omega Phi Chi is "Academic Excellence and Involvement in Community Affairs". The sorority's mottos are "Destroying All Boundaries. Uniting All Races. Omega Phi Chi. We Dare to Be Different" and "Preserving the Past, Cultivating the Present, Building the Future, Omega Phi Chi, We Dare To Be Different"
The sorority's colors are perfect pink and onyx black. Its mascot is the black panther, and stone is the black onyx. Its flower is the pink lady's slipper, also known as moccasin.
Chapters
[edit]Following is a list of Omega Phi Chi chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italics.[2][1]
- ^ Chapter was formed as a colony in 2015.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Carroll Lurding; Fran Becque, eds. (June 27, 2021). "Women's Organizations (O): Omega Phi Chi" (PDF). Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved December 27, 2024 – via University Library: Student Life and Culture Archives.
- ^ "Undergraduate Chapters | Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc". Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. | Diversity at its Finest. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Recognized Fraternities and Sororities". Rider University. July 22, 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Councils | Student Life". Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Chapters / Councils". Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Recognized Fraternities and Sororities | SUNY New Paltz". www.newpaltz.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Chapter Directory - Student Life - Mission and Student Engagement - Barry University, Miami, FL". www.barry.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) | Educational Outreach and Student Services". eoss.asu.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Multicultural Greek Council". dasa.fiu.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Multicultural Greek Council - Sam Houston State University". SHSU. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Culturally Based Fraternities & Sororities". 03-Tertiary. June 2, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Greek Life | Student Leadership and Engagement | SUNY Buffalo State University". sle.buffalostate.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Fraternity & Sorority Life: Councils & Chapters | Hofstra University". www.hofstra.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Chapters - Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life - Purdue University". www.purdue.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Omega Chapter | Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc". opc1988. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "Organizations | Rutgers University-Camden". camden.rutgers.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Current Chapters". Current Chapters. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Diversified Greek Council – Student Engagement". Retrieved July 19, 2024.