Alpha Sigma Alpha
Alpha Sigma Alpha (ΑΣΑ) is a United States National Panhellenic sorority founded on November 15, 1901, at the Virginia State Female Normal School (later known as Longwood College and now known as Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia.
| Alpha Sigma Alpha | |
|---|---|
| ΑΣΑ | |
| Founded | November 15, 1901 The Virginia State Female Normal School (Longwood University), Farmville, Virginia |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NPC and PFA (former) |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Aspire, Seek, Attain |
| Colors | Crimson and Pearl White, Palm Green and Gold |
| Symbol | phoenix, crown, palm tree, star |
| Flower | Narcissus, aster |
| Jewel | Pearl, ruby |
| Publication | Aegis of ΑΣΑ (1906-1914) The Phoenix |
| Philanthropy | Special Olympics, Girls On the Run International, The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation |
| Chapters | 170 collegiate & alumnae chapters |
| Members | 120,000+ lifetime |
| Mascot | "DOT" Ladybug |
| Headquarters | 9002 Vincennes Circle Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA |
| Website | www |
Once a sorority exclusively for teacher's/educational colleges, Alpha Sigma Alpha became a full member of the National Panhellenic Conference in 1951, and, as a social sorority, now admits members without limits based on major. There are currently over 175 chapters of Alpha Sigma Alpha nationwide with more than 120,000 members. It is currently partnered with philanthropic organizations Special Olympics and Girls on the Run.
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