Here at UCSC, Gamma Phi Beta is one of two international and multicultural sororities on campus. We have so much history and tradition embedded in Epsilon Omicron, which strengthens our sisterhood both within our own chapter and with Gamma Phi's all over!
International History:
Helen M. Dodge, Frances E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis and Mary A. Bingham founded Gamma Phi Beta on November 11, 1874 at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. They were imaginative, courageous risk takers who cooperated unselfishly as they worked to achieve the same ideals Gamma Phi Beta emphasizes today. Today, Gamma Phi Beta is made up of over 130,000 beautiful and dynamic women and has 114 collegiate chapters and 156 alumnae groups.
Fast Facts
* Gamma Phi Beta is the 8th oldest sorority in the country and one of the largest sororities with chapters in both US and Canada
*Worldwide members: 150,000 and growing
*Official Philanthropy: Camp Fire USA
*Official Colors: Brown and Mode
*Local Colors: Pink and White
*Official Flower: Pink Carnation
*Official Symbol: Crescent Moon
*Official Jewel: Pearl
* Gamma Phi Beta's open motto is "Founded Upon a Rock"
* Gamma Phi Beta is one of the seven founding members of the National Panhellenic Council
* The word "sorority" was specifically coined for Gamma Phi Beta by Dr. Frank Smalley in 1892
*The first bride to be married at the White House was a G Phi - President Woodrow Wilson's oldest daughter, Margaret Wilson
*Famous Gamma Phi's include: Gwyneth Paltrow, Michelle Kwan, Kelli McCarty (Miss USA 1991), and Jayne and Joan Knoerzer (the original Doublemint Gum twins)
*The Gamma Phi Beta badge was designed by Tiffany & Co. and voted the most beautiful badge by Panhellenic sororities