Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. (also referred to as KphiG), is a South Asian interest sorority geared towards women of all descents. It was founded on November 8, 1998, by a group of 27 women from a variety of different backgrounds at the University of Texas at Austin

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History

On November 8th, 1998, 27 women from a myriad of backgrounds came together to form the first South-interest sorority. Although, South-Asian founded, she has expanded the warmth of her Sisterhood to any and all motivated young women, willing to make a difference at her University and community.

The Founders envisioned a sorority built around 8 principles: Character, Leadership, Scholarship, Sisterhood, Service, Womanhood, Culture, 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.

The Founders:

1. Sarah Nalini Mammen

2. Aisha Waliany

3. Mita Haldar

4. Reema Anouska Biswas

5. Jalpa Sheth

6. Samina Chowdhury

7. Sumita Sheth

8. Anshu Sawhney

9. Meena Arora Gandhi

10. Sindhu Mariam Thomas

11. Bincy Jacob Puthenmadathil

12. Smitha Dawson

13. Leena Vasant Chaphekar

14. Anshu Agrawal Motwani

15. Hirva Doshi

16. Mitzi Chamakala

17. Gopi Patel

18. Jamie Sunny

19. Miloni Kothari

20. Teena Mathew

21. Yogita Mathur

22. Bella Desai

23. Rekha Reddy

24. Jaya K. George

25. Priscilla James

26. Roseleen Malhi

27. Divya Agrawal
The infant years of The Sisterhood were dedicated to developing lifelong traditions and rituals, service to the community, writing and ratifying the national constitution, and a commitment to excellence.

The Purpose

We, 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 the 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.
This purpose is achieved through diverse programs in which each Chapter and Colony is engaged at the local and/or national level. The programs are generally selected in accordance with the following areas: professional development, philanthropic aid, Greek solidarity, education, health, the arts and cultural awareness.

Today

Each chapter and colony 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

Festival of India

Greek Awareness Workshop

India Day

Etiquette Workshop

Resume/Interview Workshop

Money Management Workshop

Women’s Empowerment

Relay for Life

Philanthropy

Kappa Phi Gamma Sororities render service to the community and respective campuses. Since her inception in November 1998, the Sisterhood has participated in a variety of service projects. However, the sisterhood has dedicated itself to its national philanthropy, cancer awareness. During the month of April, the sorority hosts its annual C.A.R.E. Week (Cancer Awareness: A Real Effort), in hopes of spreading awareness among campuses and communities around the nation and raising money to donate to a cancer foundation. 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 CARE Week are donated to an array of organizations that are committed to cancer awareness, including, but not limited to, 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. The sorority has raised over $46,000 to date in donations to aid these cancer charities in their continuous efforts.

Scholarship

The Emerald Endowment is an annual scholarship awarded by the sorority to women who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

List of Chapters and Colonies

Chapters:

Founding Chapter- University of Texas at Austin

Beta Chapter- University of Texas at Dallas

Gamma Chapter- Baylor University

Delta Chapter- University of Houston

Zeta Chapter- University of Maryland at College Park
Colonies:

Epsilon Colony- Boston University

Eta Colony- New York, New York

Theta Colony- Virginia Commonwealth University

Iota Colony- Temple University

Lambda Colony- George Mason University

Mu Colony- Philadelphia, PA

Nu Colony - Drexel University

Omicron Colony- Rutgers University- New Brunswick