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GAMMA SIGMA SIGMA
A Legacy of Service
Gamma Sigma Sigma is a national service sorority that was founded in 1952 as a way to gather in the spirit of service and equality, earning us our motto, "Unity in Service." Since then, Gamma Sig has grown immensely with chapters all over the nation, and its members have been awarded millions of service hours in the more than seventy years it has been in existence.
Our History
In October 1952, representatives from seven colleges and universities gathered at Beekman Towers in New York City for the first Constitutional Convention. It was here that Gamma Sigma Sigma received its name, chose its colors, and awarded the first charters. While many sororities choose to celebrate their founding individuals, Gamma Sig chooses to celebrate its seven founding schools:
University of Houston (Alpha Chapter),
Brooklyn College (Beta Chapter),
Los Angeles City College (Gamma Chapter),
New York University (Delta Chapter),
Boston University (Epsilon Chapter),
Drexel Institute of Technology (Zeta Chapter),
and Queens College (Theta Chapter).
The Eta Chapter was reserved for the organization at the University of Miami that did not attend the last day of convention. They later joined as the Upsilon Chapter in 1958.
Ideals & Symbols
Founded: October 12, 1952
Motto: "Unity in Service"
Ideals: Service, Friendship, Equality
Colors: Maroon & White
Flower: White Rose
Gems: Garnets & Pearls
Mascot: Penguin
