Alpha Sigma Rho
ΑΣΡ
ASR Crest
FoundedApril 2, 1998; 26 years ago (1998-04-02)
University of Georgia
AffiliationNAPA
EmphasisAsian-American unity
ScopeNational
Mission statementTo advance involvement in intercultural relationship and its associated interests and to foster and promote diversity.
MottoStrength in Unity
Colors  White   red   silver
Symbol女 ("Nu", the Chinese symbol for "woman")
FlowerCalla lily
JewelOpal
MascotSwan
PhilanthropyNational Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Chapters11
NicknameAlpha Sigs, ASR, Lovely Ladies in Red
HeadquartersAthens, Georgia
United States
Websitewww.alphasigmarho.org

Alpha Sigma Rho (ΑΣΡ), also known as Alpha Sigs, ASR, and Lovely Ladies in Red, is a sorority for service projects directed to the Asian-American community.

The sorority was founded in 1998 at the University of Georgia. Alpha Sigma Rho was the first Asian-interest sorority established in the state of Georgia.[1] It is based on the principles of academic excellence, interpersonal growth, moral development, and strength in unity.

History

Alpha Sigma Rho was founded as an Asian interest sorority in 1998 by twelve women at the University of Georgia: Irene Chien, Sandra Chu, Young Jeon, Debbie Kwon, Angela Lu, Lynn Nguyen, Anne See, Anna Suh, Juliette Taylor, Jessica Yoo, Suzanne Yoo, and Jasmine Yu.[1] Collectively, these women are referred to as the "founding mothers". The sorority has spread to universities in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.[1]

Symbols

The founding mothers adopted symbols for the sorority.[2] Its flower is the calla lily and its mascot is the swan.[2] The sorority's colors are red, silver, and white.[2] Its gemstone is the opal.[2] Its symbol is Nu, the Chinese symbol for woman.[2]

Activities

On a national level, the sorority is pledged to support the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.[1] The sorority's various chapters work with their local Asian-interest philanthropic organizations to help them with fundraising and publicity. These include China Care,[3] Austin Children's Services,[4] and Circle of Sisterhood.[5]

Membership

Applicants may seek membership as college undergraduates or as graduate students. Membership is open to those who meet the requirements, regardless of race, nationality, religion, and several other factors.[1]

Notable members

Chapters

Alpha Sigma Rho has eleven active chapters as of 2022. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italic.

Chapter Charter/Range Institution Location Status Reference
Alpha 1998 University of Georgia at Athens Athens, Georgia Active [7]
Beta 2000 University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas Active [7]
Gamma 2002–20xx ? Georgia Tech Atlanta, Georgia Inactive [7]
Delta 2007 University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas Active [7]
Epsilon 2007 Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Active [7]
Zeta 2015 Towson University Towson, Maryland Active [7]
Eta 2016–20xx ? Denison University Granville, Ohio Inactive [8][9]
Theta 2018 University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina Active [7]
Iota 2019 Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas Active [7]
Kappa 2019 Montclair State University Montclair, New Jersey Active [7]
Lambda 2020 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Active [7]
Mu 2020 Texas State University San Marcos, Texas Active [7]
Nu 2022 Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia Active [7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "History & Establishment". Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Alpha Sigma Rho | Our Values". alphasigmarho. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  3. ^ Torres, Maria (April 5, 2012). "Alpha Sigma Rho raises money for Chinese orphans". The Red & Black. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  4. ^ "Austin Children's Shelter Annual Report 2009" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04.
  5. ^ "Circle of Sisterhood Gala". Archived from the original on 2015-04-14.
  6. ^ "Asia's Power Businesswomen, 2014: 12 to Watch". Forbes.com.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), section showing Alpha Sigma Rho chapters". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 31 December 2021. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
  8. ^ "Alpha Sigma Rho | Chapters". alphasigmarho. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  9. ^ Kubbins, Hannah (2016-04-05). "Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc. arrives on Denison's campus". The Denisonian. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
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