Gamma Phi Beta is one of the ten oldest women's organizations in the United States. Four women, Helen M. Dodge, Frances E. Haven, Eunice Adeline Curtis, and Mary A. Bingham founded Gamma Phi Beta on November 11, 1874 at Syracuse University. These young women enlisted the help of Dr. E.O. Haven, Frances' father and Syracuse University's chancellor, as they fought to establish a group solely for women on the male dominated Syracuse campus. These four women started an organization that encourages women to seek their full potential as well as everlasting friendships. Our founders believed in hard work, dedication, and loyalty to each of our sisters.
After its installment, Dr. Frank Smalley, a professor at the university, coined the word "sorority" especially for Gamma Phi Beta. Organizations created following the footsteps of Gamma Phi Beta have been called sororities ever since. Thanks to the efforts of Helen M. Dodge, Francis E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis, and Mary A. Bingham, Gamma Phi Beta now has an international membership of over 200,000 members, with 128 collegiate chapters and 156 alumnae groups.
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Gamma Phi Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta was founded at Auburn University in 1968. Gamma Phi chapter continues to exceed the expectations of earlier sisters by excelling in academics, sports, philanthropy, and involvement on Auburn's campus. However, Gamma Phi's always remember the strongest attribute of Gamma Phi; sisterhood. Although there is nearly 200 members in the Auburn chapter each sister is dedicated to strengthening the bonds between us. Ask any sister and they will tell you they are never without a shoulder to cry on, a helping hand, an energetic spirit, an intelligent mind, and a best friend...and all we have to do when we need one of these things is look within our own sorority.
International Colors: Brown and Mode
Auburn's Chapter Colors: Pink and White
The colors of brown and mode are in honor of Dr. J.J. Brown at Syracuse University, whose study was used for the very first Gamma Phi Beta chapter meetings.
Symbol: Crescent Moon |
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Flower: Pink Carnation |
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Badge
Designed by Tiffany & Co. and voted" Most Beautiful" Badge |
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Mascot: White Harp Seal |
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Coat of Arms |
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Objective:
To promote the highest type of womanhood through education, social life, and service to community and humanity.
Creed:
Love, Labor, Learning, Loyalty
Motto:
"Founded Upon a Rock"
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