Kappa Zeta Phi (ΚΖΦ) (also known as Kappas) is an Asian-American interest sorority based in Southern California. It was founded at California State University, Los Angeles in December 1960 and has expanded to two other universities within Southern California.
| Kappa Zeta Phi | |
|---|---|
| ΚΖΦ | |
| Founded | December 1960 California State University, Los Angeles |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Asian Interest |
| Scope | Local (Southern California) |
| Motto | "Happiness, Trusting Friendship, Lasting Memories" |
| Colors | Alpha Aqua Blue and White Beta Magenta and White Gamma Aqua Blue and White |
| Symbol | Infinity symbol |
| Flower | White rose |
| Chapters | 3 |
| Headquarters | , California United States |
| Website | www |
History
editEight students at California State University, Los Angeles established Kappa Zeta Phi as an Asian American sorority in December 1960. The sorority received its charter in May 1962[1] and was recognized on campus as a service and social sorority by the Inter-Organizational Council. It is a member of the Southern California Asian Greek Council.[2]
Its member volunteered on campus, providing tours for potential students.[3][4] It also collaborated with the Japanese American Society of Southern California to host cultural events, such as Japanese tea ceremonies.[5][6][7]
The Beta chapter was colonized by five founding members at the University of California, Irvine, on November 1, 1989.[8] It was chartered on January 13, 1990.[8] Beta is a member of the Multicultural Greek Council and the Asian Greek Council (AGC) of Southern California.[9][10]
Gamma chapter was founded at the University of California, San Diego on April 25, 1994.[1] It is a member of the Multicultural Greek Council.[11]
Symbols
editThe sorority's flower is the white rose. Its symbol is the infinity symbol. Its motto is "Happiness, Trusting Friendship, Lasting Memories". Each chapter has its own colors. Alpha's colors are aqua blue and white, Beta's are magenta and white, and Gamma's are aqua blue and white.
Activities
editKappa Zeta Phi prioritizes community service above many other activities. Its philanthropy is the A3M Bone Marrow Drive.[12]
Chapters
editKappa Zeta Phi has three chapters.[1]
| Chapter | Charter date | Institution | Location | Status | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | December 1960 | California State University, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | Active | |
| Beta | January 13, 1990 | University of California, Irvine | Irvine, California | Active | [10][8] |
| Gamma | April 25, 1994 | University of California, San Diego | San Diego, California | Active |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Chapters". Irvine Kappa Zeta Phi. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "About Kappas". LA Kappa Zeta Phi. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Sororities Serve as Tour Guides". Evening Vanguard. Venice, California. 1966-04-14. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-07-20 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Cal State to Lay Carpet for Visitors". The Los Angeles Times. 1966-04-14. p. 162. Retrieved 2024-07-20 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Huntington Schedules Tea Ceremony". Independent Star-News. Pasadena, California. 1963-08-18. p. 44. Retrieved 2024-07-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Japanese Tea Senke Ritual Program Set". The Los Angeles Times. 1963-08-19. p. 58. Retrieved 2024-07-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Japanese American Society: Culture Series to End With Language Lecture". Gardena Valley News and Gardena Tribune. Gardena, California. 1965-04-22. p. 34. Retrieved 2024-07-20 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "History". Irvine Kappa Zeta Phi. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "SFL Councils & Chapters". sororityfraternity.uci.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ a b "UCI Kappa Zeta Phi". la.unibreeze.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Multicultural Greek Council". getinvolved.ucsd.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Philanthropy". Irvine Kappa Zeta Phi. Retrieved 2024-06-24.