During a time when when women were discouraged from attending college, four courageous friends came together in the face of adversity with a vision in mind. Helen M. Dodge, Frances E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis, and Mary A. Bingham (pictured above) were inspired to organize a women's society dedicated to promoting lifelong commitment, intellectual and personal growth, and service to humanity. As a result, the Gamma Phi Beta sorority was born on November 11, 1874, at Syracuse University, New York.
The official Gamma Phi Beta crest
Our Four Core Values
Love, Labor, Learning, & Loyalty
Mission Statement
To inspire the highest type of womanhood.
Open Motto
Founded Upon a Rock.
"Since the rock is the firmest and most enduring substance, able to withstand the ravages of time, and offer the strongest protection." -Founder E. Adeline Curtis (Syracuse, 1874)
Love, Labor, Learning, & Loyalty
Mission Statement
To inspire the highest type of womanhood.
Open Motto
Founded Upon a Rock.
"Since the rock is the firmest and most enduring substance, able to withstand the ravages of time, and offer the strongest protection." -Founder E. Adeline Curtis (Syracuse, 1874)
Symbol Colors Flower Badge
The waxing crescent moon stands for our ever-growing sorority, as well as the personal growth and enrichment of each its individual members.
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Our official colors are brown and mode, chosen in honor of Dr. JJ Brown, who allowed our founders to hold meetings in his office at Syracuse University.
Adopted color: Pink |
The pink carnation is considered one of the most long-lasting flowers, a symbol of our unwavering sisterhood.
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Our Gamma Phi Beta badge was designed by Tiffany & Co. and was voted “Most Beautiful Badge” by the National Panhellenic Council.
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