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NATIONAL HISTORYNovember 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 Jester basement at the University of Texas at Austin where 27 collegiate women from a myriad of backgrounds collaborated to form what would be the most diverse and strongest Sorority of its kind.The Founders envisioned a Sorority built around 8 principles: Character, Scholarship, Sisterhood, Service, Leadership, Culture, Womanhood, and Self. Realizing the quality of The Sisterhood could never be compromised, the Founders' every endeavor thereafter was directed toward fostering these 8 principles and establishing a solid foundation for the future before embarking on plans for expansion.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.ZETA CHAPTERAugust 15, 2003, eight women Chartered the Zeta Colony at the University of Maryland, College Park. 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.On December 19, 2010, Zeta was honored to recieve recognition for their successes and achievements and was granted Chapter status.QUICK FACTSLetters: Kappa, Phi and Gamma Nickname: KPhiG Date and Place Founded: November 8, 1998 in Jester basement at the University of Texas at Austin Zeta Chapter Established: August 15, 2003 Philanthropy: Cancer AwarenessColors: Green, White and Black Flower: Fire and Ice Rose Mascot: Royal Bengal Tiger Stone: Emerald Principles: Character, Scholarship, Sisterhood, Service, Leadership, Culture, Womanhood, SelfQuote: "Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal." By Pamela Vaull StarrDiversity: While Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. is South Asian founded, we host women of many different cultures and nationalities, which includes women of Caribbean, African-American, European, Central and Latin American, Asian, and Middle Eastern decent who all want to make an impact on their community and better themselves.Governing Council: United Greek Council
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President Kiran Najeeb
Vice President Pooja Doshi
Treasurer Angela James
Secretary Rohini Choudhuri
Faculty AdvisorRamsey Jabajirjabaji_umd.eduChapter/Alumnae AdvisorAyesha Kazimayesha.kphig_gmail.com
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KappaPhiGamma C.A.R.E. WEEK
WHAT IS C.A.R.E. WEEK?C.A.R.E (Cancer Awareness: a Real Effort) is an event Kappa Phi Gama hosts nationally in April, which is national cancer awareness month. Each school where Kappa Phi Gamma is located picks a local or national organization in which they want to donate towards. Once an organization is chosen, all proceeds made during C.A.R.E. Week goes to that specific charity. C.A.R.E. Week is run entirely on sponsorship of local stores, groups, and school funding. Having this week long event funded by outside sources allows us to plan an exciting and fun week. It also ensures the community that the entire amount of money we raise throughout the week is donated straight toward the charity.WHAT WE DOEach day of the week hosts a specific event:*Kick-Off Rally*Candleligh Vigil*Service Day*Mr. C.A.R.E. Week Pageant*PartyWHY WE DO ITAt the first annual sisterhood retreat, our National Founders discovered, that in one way or another, almost all of them had been affected by cancer. They also realized that cancer does not discriminate by race, sex, or class; it can affect anyone. For those reasons, the National Founders chose to devote our philanthropy for cancer awareness.WANT TO GET INVOLVED, GIVE DONATIONS, OR WANT MORE INFORMATION? EMAIL US AT ZETA_KAPPAPHIGAMMA.ORG!
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EMERALD ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPPursuing academic excellence is an integral part of Kappa Phi Gamma. To promote the principle of academic scholarship, Kappa Phi Gamma strives to promote and recognize the academic achievement of women. The Emerald Endowment is an annual scholarship awarded by the Sorority to a woman who has demonstrated excellence in scolarship, leadership and service. SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS1. Must be accepted into the University of Maryland, College Park for the Fall Semester.2. Must have completed within the last academic year or will complete a minimum of 27 community service hours upon receiving the Emerald Endowment.3. Held a leadership position the previous academic year (for incoming Freshmen, may be a a position held during your senior year of High School).4. Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.5. No previous affiliation with Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. or intention to rush in the Fall Semester.6. Completion of the application process which includes a short essay which incorporates three (3) of the Sorority's Principles and questionnaire.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR KNOWS SOMEONE WHO QUALIFIES, PLEASE EMAIL US AT ZETA_KAPPAPHIGAMMA.ORG TO APPLY!
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WHAT IS RUSH?Rush is a time period to get to know what the Sorority is all about, our goals, and what the Sisters are like. It's a time to just relax and have fun and to get to know new people without any obligations or commitments. All events are free and optional for interested women. The Sisters of Kappa Phi Gamma at Zeta Chapter encourage any women who are interested in Greek life or our oranization to come check out our events during Rush Week this upcoming semester.WHO IS RUSH FOR?ANYONE! If you are interested in learning what Greek life is all about, we encourage you to contact us to get to know us. Although we are a South Asian-interest Sorority, we do not limit ourselves to just those of one background or heritage. We welcome anyone of all races, lifestyles, age, backgrounds, etc. who share the ideals and visions of our organization to reach out to us. Across the nation, we have a great diversity of ethnicities outside the South-Asian culture including women of South American, African-American, Caucasian, Asian, European and Middle Eastern desecent. We encourage any incoming freshmen who are adjusting to college life and just want to meet new people to come out and learn more about us and what we do as well!
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