Gamma Sigma Zeta
Encyclopedia
Gamma Sigma Zeta is a multi-cultural-based fraternity
which was founded at State University of New York at Cobleskill
on February 2, 2000. The fraternity was incorporated on May 15, 2005. Gamma Sigma Zeta Fraternity is a member Of The National American Greek Council
of the fraternity
is the Ouroboros
. The Ouroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail. symbolizing unity and growth. The colors of the fraternity are Navy Blue, Baby Blue and Old Gold.
Fraternity
A fraternity is a brotherhood, though the term usually connotes a distinct or formal organization. An organization referred to as a fraternity may be a:*Secret society*Chivalric order*Benefit society*Friendly society*Social club*Trade union...
which was founded at State University of New York at Cobleskill
State University of New York at Cobleskill
The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskillis an accredited polytechnic college that is primarily baccalaureate and residential. SUNY Cobleskill is one of few institutions in the United States where an undergraduate student may also choose to earn an...
on February 2, 2000. The fraternity was incorporated on May 15, 2005. Gamma Sigma Zeta Fraternity is a member Of The National American Greek Council
National American Greek Council
-History:The National American Greek Council was founded on January 30, 2004 by four fraternities and eight sororities that were not affiliated to any national Greek umbrella organization...
Symbols
The official symbolSymbol
A symbol is something which represents an idea, a physical entity or a process but is distinct from it. The purpose of a symbol is to communicate meaning. For example, a red octagon may be a symbol for "STOP". On a map, a picture of a tent might represent a campsite. Numerals are symbols for...
of the fraternity
Fraternity
A fraternity is a brotherhood, though the term usually connotes a distinct or formal organization. An organization referred to as a fraternity may be a:*Secret society*Chivalric order*Benefit society*Friendly society*Social club*Trade union...
is the Ouroboros
Ouroboros
The Ouroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail. The name originates from within Greek language; οὐρά meaning "tail" and βόρος meaning "eating", thus "he who eats the tail"....
. The Ouroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail. symbolizing unity and growth. The colors of the fraternity are Navy Blue, Baby Blue and Old Gold.
National philanthropy
Gamma Sigma Zeta aims their focuses on issues that greatly impact communities and the youth of the nation.Comfort Zone Camp
A nonprofit bereavement camp that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. The free camps include confidence building programs and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings. Comfort Zone Camps are offered to children 7–17, and are held year-round in.Purpose
The purpose of this fraternity is to break down the barriers between races in society, to bring young men together under one umbrella and execute any endeavor at hand. The fraternity believes no man should be judged upon race, color, religion nor creed.But to be judged on what he has done for the world and the decisions he make which may change the world as we know it today.Young Aspiring Men Society
The Young Aspiring Men Society (also known as Y.A.M.S) is a male youth development program operated by the fraternity. In this program they educate young men about real-life situations they may encounter before and after high school. The focus is to target young men ages fourteen through eighteen with a series of several after school seminars. Through these structured seminars the group is prepared to face challenges both in and out of high school in a mature manner. the young men are to be active leaders, not only in their school, but in their community as well. The program seeks to build a better man. The fraternity believes that many young men grow up in today's society without a positive male role model at home, and with high schools having predominantly female teachers, there's little room for young men to find encouragement. It is during these crucial ages that young men begin to search for their identity according to Erik Erickson's stages of development ("Adolescent (Fidelity) - Identity vs. Identity Diffusion"). Many of these young men become involved in gangs, addicted to drugs, and participating in unprotected sex. No one is to or should go through this life without help.Goals
- Academics
- Brotherhood
- Unity
- Community Service
- Denouncing Negative Views
- Diversity
- Growth