
ABOUT US
Founded In 1998
History
On November 8, 1998, Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. became America's first women's Greek-letter organization to promote a South Asian interest. Her roots date back to the University of Texas at Austin where 27 collegiate women from a myriad of backgrounds collaborated to form what would be the more diverse and strongest Sorority of its kind. Despite its South Asian roots, the Sisterhood hosts women of many different cultures and nationalities.
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On April 23, 2001, three women Chartered the Gamma Chapter at Baylor University. They aspired to continue the vision of the National Founders, as well as embark on new friendships and contribute to their community during that process.
Gamma Chapter
Current Status
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On November 9th, 2019, four ladies helped revive Gamma Chapter at Baylor University. These women promised to continue and uphold the vision of the founders of Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Incorporated. The sisters can not wait to take on this new adventure and help grow this chapter of Kappa Phi Gamma, here at Baylor University.
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Our PurposeWe, the sisters of Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc., shall create a sisterhood directed towards the advancement of women. Kappa Phi Gamma aims to instill integrity of character and trust as components of personality. The sorority shall encourage bonding of women in order to strengthen sisterhood. We shall render service to the community and the university, thus supporting the betterment and unification of society. The sisterhood shall develop leadership skills and high academic standards that follow into the professional world. Kappa Phi Gamma shall promote pride of culture, womanhood, and self.
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Our ProfileName: Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. Nickname: KPhiG Founding Date & Place: November 8, 1998, at the University of Texas at Austin Colors: Green, Black, White ​Flower: Fire and Ice Rose ​Animal: Royal Bengal Tiger Stone: Emerald Philanthropy: Cancer Awareness
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Our PhilanthropyThe sisterhood has dedicated itself to its national philanthropy, cancer awareness. The founders discovered, that in one way or another, almost all of them had been affected by cancer. They realized that cancer does not discriminate by race, sex, or class; it can affect anyone. ​ Every Spring, Kappa Phi Gamma Sororities around the nation plans "Cancer Awareness: a Real Effort!" (C.A.R.E.) Week - a week long series of events dedicated to raising funds for a cancer organization and to bring awareness to the community about the truths of cancer. To date, Kappa Phi Gamma has raised over $98,000+ and has donated their services to over 40 different charities. C.A.R.E. Week has been recognized by the Asian Cup Award for being the only organization 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. All proceeds raised during C.A.R.E. Week are donated to an array of organizations that are committed to cancer awareness, including, but not limited to, the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation, Bite Me Cancer, the Scott and White Center for Cancer Prevention and Care-Hope Fund, Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
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National Chapters & ChartersFounding at University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas | November 8, 1998 ​ Beta at University of Texas at Dallas Dallas, Texas | September 22, 2000 ​ Our Chapter, Gamma at Baylor University Waco, Texas | April 1, 2001 ​ Delta at University of Houston Houston, Texas | October 13, 2001 ​ Epsilon at Boston University Boston, Massachusetts | August 23, 2002 ​ Zeta at University of Maryland, College Park College Park, Maryland | August 15, 2003 ​ Eta* at St. John’s University New York, New York | November 8, 2003 ​ Theta at Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia | March 6, 2005 ​ Iota at Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | February 24, 2007 ​ Lambda at George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia | January 27, 2008 Mu at University of the Sciences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | August 31, 2008 ​ Nu at Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | October 10, 2009 ​ Xi* at University of South Florida Tampa, Florida | August 6, 2010 ​ Omicron at Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, New Jersey | September 4, 2010 ​ Pi at New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, New York | March 17, 2012 ​ Rho at Rutgers University-Newark Newark, New Jersey | December 12, 2015 Sigma at New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey | May 18, 2016 ​ Tau at University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | December 3, 2016 ​ Upsilon at University of Connecticut-Storrs Storrs, Connecticut | April 4th, 2018 Phi at Adelphi University Garden City, New York | November 16th, 2019 ​ * inactive
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Involvement​Each Kappa Phi Gamma chapter and charter is engaged in programs generally selected in accordance with the following areas: professional development, philanthropic aid, Greek solidarity, education, health, the arts, and cultural awareness. ​ Such involvement includes but is not limited to the following: Leadership retreats, South Asian Student Alliance, Relay for Life, National Conference, NAPA Conference, chapter/colony and regional formals, Be the Change, and Meet the Greeks. The topics of the workshops and forums that have been lead by Kappa Phi Gamma include but are not limited to: leadership skills, finance, cultural awareness, rape culture, women's empowerment, business etiquette, GRE/MCAT/OAT/DAT preparation, resume building/interview preparation, risk management, hazing prevention, stress relief, healthy lifestyles, cancer awareness, social media etiquette, crafts, and self cultivation.