Alpha Sigma Rho at UGA

In the fall semester of 1997, six young ladies at the University of Georgia at Athens: Irene Chien, Young Jeon, Juliette Taylor, Jessica Yoo, Suzanne Yoo, and Jasmine Yu, realized the need for Asian unity and a stronger voice in the campus community. They decided to start an Asian-interest sorority, which would become the first in the state of Georgia. With the help of six other friends: Sandra Chu, Debbie Kwon, Angela Lu, Lynn Nguyen, Anne See, and Anna Suh, the founding mothers of Alpha Sigma Rho were assembled.

Having researched on several sororities across the nation, they felt that their unique goals and ideals were not well-represented within the existing sororities. These ladies believed that a sorority should exist primarily to breach the barriers between separate cultural backgrounds, thereby promoting a sisterhood based on mutual respect and appreciation.

At the first attempt of establishing an Asian-interest sorority in Georgia, the founding class faced challenging obstacles due to the skeptical attitude of their mission from the UGA community. However, through continued perseverance and determination, this group of extraordinary women were able to overcome the difficulties in providing a means for addressing the concerns of the Asian student body. The Asian population at the University of Georgia remains underrepresented; however, it is continuing to grow.

Alpha Sigma Rho hopes to act as a unified voice for the expanding Asian population and instill a deeper awareness of the beauty of these cultures within the campus community at large.

Alpha Sigma Rho has grown around the country. We have girls at the University of Texas at Austin and at San Antonio, Temple University, and Georgia Tech. We are continuing to grow every year and to spread our message around the country.

We, the Alpha Sigma Rho sorority, recognize the necessity of promoting sisterhood and Asian awareness within the campus of the University of Georgia and the community while in the process of pursuing academic excellence as well as interpersonal growth, moral development, and strength in unity.

To advance involvement in intercultural relationships and its associated interests and to foster and promote diversity.

Achievement of academic excellence as well as interpersonal growth, moral development, and strength in unity.

Colors: Red, White, and Silver
Flower: Calla Lily
Mascot: Swan
Symbol: Nu, Chinese symbol for "Women"
Motto: Strength in Unity
Gem: Opal