Get to know Alpha Phi

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The sisterhood of Alpha Phi stretches from coast to coast through more than 200,000 members. Sisters share a commitment to excellence and a strong desire to support one another and their communities. Alpha Phis are leaders, scholars, contributors, and lifetime members of a sisterhood that values these traits. Founded in 1872 at the Syracuse University, Alpha Phi has grown to 170 collegiate chapters, including our very own Delta Chi chapter.

The Delta Chi chapter of Alpha Phi was founded at William Woods on November 20, 1965. We look forward to continuing our tradition of amazing sisterhood and welcoming our next pledge class!

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F A S T F A C T S

Motto: "Union Hand in Hand"

National Founding: 1872 at Syracuse University

William Woods University Founding: November 20, 1965 as the Delta Chi chapter of Alpha Phi.

Nickname: A-Phi or "Phi's"

Flower: Lily of the Valley and Forget-me-not

Colors: Silver and Bordeaux

Official Symbol: Ivy

Mascot: Bear

Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation, an important funding source of education in women's cardiac health.

ALPHA PHI HIGH IDEALS

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SISTERHOOD

Alpha Phi's cherish life-long friendships rooted in kindness, love and respect for one another. We believe in the importance of Watchcare - a tenet of our sisterhood which encourages support of one another through the good times and the bad, whether helping one another with academics or providing much needed support during a rough time. The gift of love and support from sisters who surround you lasts through every stage of life.

GENEROSITY

Alpha Phi's are members for a lifetime, who demonstrate the spirit of love and charity. Alpha Phi empowers you to make an impact in your community and supports those in need through service and philanthropy. We are passionate about serving and supporting those in need and we share a passion for helping one another and our surrounding communities.

INNOVATION

Since the founding of Alpha Phi, innovation has been one of our cornerstones of Alpha Phi and our leaders. The innovative leadership and organizational practices of Alpha Phi's Founders in 1872 set the spirit for the Alpha Phi we are today; a sisterhood that values the past but looks forward to the progress offered by the future. Alpha Phis work hard to inspire and support each other to enact positive change in our communities.

CHARACTER

Alpha Phi fosters the qualities of strong character development that distinguish our members and our sisterhood, including compassion, integrity and sincerity. Alpha Phi encourages you to be the absolute best version of yourself and inspires you to conquer difficult challenges. We have high expectations for ourselves and each other in every area of our lives, and we push one another to learn and grow.