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Who We are and What We Stand For

Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority, Incorporated is a historically South Asian based sorority. Founded on December 10, 1998 by ten Distinguished Ladies at St. John’s University in New York, Sigma Sigma Rho was the first sorority of its kind to be established on the East Coast. The name Sigma Sigma Rho was chosen for this organization because it substantially upholds our motives and goals, which are expressed in Sisterhood, Society, and Remembrance. Sigma Sigma Rho embodies unity amongst women of South Asian descent, strives to serve society on a small and large scale, and holds fast in instilling a sense of pride in the background of each individual sister.

 

Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc. provides service within the South Asian community on campus, while promoting and enriching the appreciation of the morals and pillars that the organization is founded on. We develop women of strength and leadership through active participation within our respective communities, and through it, strengthen those traits of conduct, thought, and idealism which characterize the responsible members of this organization. Our goal is to provide a meaningful and worthwhile academic and social experience for all engaged in collegiate work, and to cooperate with other organizations and societies in every manner consistent with our mutual purposes and those of the institutions at which chapters are located.

 

The sisters of Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority Inc. are a group of strong, motivated, diverse woman united to work together for educational, charitable, cultural, and social purposes. Sisterhood is what we work for, Society is to whom we give, and Remembrance is what lies in our hearts. 

Quick Facts

Founding University: St. John’s UniversityFounding Date: December 10, 1998

Colors: Blue, Black and Silver

Principles: Sisterhood, Society, Remembrance

Mascot: Black Mare

Flower: White Rose

Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention

Motto: “Mann, Atman, Dharam, together they are one, we will not fall, forever we are one… Qayamat Tak!”.

The embodiment of the organization that remains intact comes from the legacy of our founding mothers. The ten founding mothers of Sigma Sigma Rho sought the existence of an organization that defined unity amongst South Asian women. They came together with the belief that there was a greater chance achieving their goals while standing as one, which instilled in the organization a sense of strength and purity. The vision of the founders remains in effect as sisters build on their dreams and principles to create a perpetual organization that will stand the test of time.

The 10 Distinguished women that paved the way for all of our Sisters:

Dr. Tejal (Kundaiker) Kulkarni

Mrs. Payal (Suchdev) Walsh
Mrs. Rinku (Suchdeva) Thomas
Mrs. Priya Sahani Sood
Mrs. Vandana Kakwani-Pathak
Mrs. Sonia (Sharma) Wadhwa
Dr. Nisha (Rana) Diler
Mrs. Minna (John) Lam
Dr. Lovleen (Kandhari) Sharma

Mrs. Eshna (Firoz) Kalam

Our Founding Mothers

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