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Alpha Sigma Phi was founded at Yale University on December 6, 1845. Three young men: Louis Manigault, Horace Spangler Weiser, and Stephen Ormsby Rhea, met and laid down the basic principles of a society that to
day counts its membership in the thousands. Since 1845, Alpha Sigma Phi has maintained a proud tradition of creating and perpetuating brotherhood for good men coast to coast. Dedicated alumni have long preserved and enriched the "Old Gal's" tradition with a vision for the future that exemplifies the experiences of the past. Through the years, many brothers have noted that Alpha Sigma Phi made a significant contribution early in their lives. With gratitude, these members have remained loyal and are supportive of the Fraternity's future. Alpha Sigma Phi's existence has been threatened many times over the last 150 years. The fraternity still managed to pull through these hardships. Therefore, the official symbol of the fraternity is the Phoenix, the mythological bird that rises from its ashes. Today, Alpha Sigma Phi is recognized as a fraternity of quality and stature. With over 60 chapters, colonies, and interest groups, and an active expansion effort, the Fraternity continues to offer meaningful services and opportunities to over 2,000 undergraduates and 40,000 living alumni. Now with more than 1 ½ years of presence on campus at the University of Arizona, Alpha Sigma Phi has become a well-respected fraternity within campus administration and our national fraternity headquarters. Within Alpha Sig academics, our fraternity boosts a very respectable GPA with member’s majors ranging from business finance to computer science engineering. Alpha Sigma Phi now has 65+ members apart of the Gamma Iota chapter and is growing each semester with every new pledge class. Alpha Sig is glad to be apart of the University of Arizona community and will continue to excel in its mission to grow young men into well-respected gentleman who are ready to become something bigger than themselves. Philanthropic Work -
National Charity:
At the 50th Grand Chapter in Louisville, Kentucky, delegates of the Grand Chapter voted to change our national philanthropy to LIVESTRONG the Lance Armstrong Foundation. After careful consideration of many worth charities, the Lance Armstrong Foundation seemed to compliment the Fraternity Vision and Purpose better than any other. Those in attendance at Grand Chapter recognized the opportunity to not only cooperate and serve a national philanthropy, but many chapters already had long time relationships with local charities, so the Fraternity’s new position statement calls for chapters to support the Fraternity’s National Philanthropy, but to also identify a local charity to support. Other fraternity’s have long supported the Lance Armstrong Foundation, but Alpha Sigma Phi is the first “national” fraternity to partner with LIVESTRONG. Chapter Charity:
We support LIVESTRONG through hosting a philanthropy event each fall in which our members along with other Greek chapters at the University of Arizona donate money to these important causes. Charity and philanthropic work is very important to our members of Alpha Sigma Phi. We strive to make sure that not only are we taking care of ourselves, but taking care of those who are less fortunate and need our help in anyway. Links -
If you would like to know more about Alpha Sigma Phi, University of Arizona, or Charities we support, please go to the following:
Alpha Sigma Phi:
http://www.alphasigmaphi.org/
University of Arizona:
http://www.arizona.edu
http://arizonagreek.orgsync.com
Charities:
http://www.livestrong.org/
