Alpha Phi is filled with energetic, elegant, and exceptional women. Our chapter is the largest on campus and has a great reputation of down to earth girls who know how to have a lot of fun. Our girls are involved in activities all over campus including many student leadership positions, service organizations, as well as honors societies and associations. Having girls involved and doing well all over campus gives a great network to all of our sisters, a unique opportunity that Alpha Phi has to offer. 

 

At the core of Alpha Phi is our philanthropy. Our philanthropy is the Alpha Phi Foundation, which donates funds to cardiac care. In order to raise money for this cause, we hold three philanthropy events a year. One of our most important events that is near and dear to all of our hearts is our annual Red Dress Gala, which is held at the Hyatt at the Bellevue, nestled right in the City of Brotherly Love. This Gala is an incredible event involving our sisters, past and present, and also our friends and family, who help raise money for our foundation with a dinner-dance benefit. In the fall is our annual flag football tournament. This event is held all day and features teams made up of students facing off all day in a tradititional tournament style. There is always good music, food, and good friends. In the spring we hold "Cardiac Arrest,” where we handcuff SJU celebs who have to "make their bail" to get out of their cuffs! In order to raise money for their bail there are carnival-like booths featuring food and games which students participate in for a small fee. Both events are a lot of fun and end up allowing us to make generous donations to our foundation.  

 

Our sisters are also actively involved in community service activities throughout the year. We provide help to many local organizations and events including the Philadelphia Heart Walk, Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania, and the Kidney Walk. Alpha Phi opens so many doors for service work and philanthropy, making it an amazing opportunity that is difficult to pass up.
Another reason Alpha Phi is such an amazing organization is the lifelong friends you will make. Going to mixers, date parties, and formals is just the start of the crazy and amazing fun we have as sisters. Alpha Phi consists of a captivating group of women who together form an environment that celebrates the ideals of friendship, caring and respect. Our strong bond of sisterhood thrives on developing leadership skills, excelling academically, having fun and forming relationships that last for a lifetime. We are proud to be Alpha Phi!

 

National Founding Date: October 10, 1872 at Syracuse University

 

Local Founding Date: Februrary 2, 1991

 

Colors: Silver and Bordeaux

 

Flowers: Lilly of the Valley, Forget-me-not, and the Ivy Leaf

 

Symbol: Bear and Ivy Leaf

 

Nickname: A-Phi, Phi Bears

 

Motto: Union Hand in Hand

 

Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation

 

Signature SJU Program: Cardiac Arrest, Red Dress Gala, Flag Football

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