| About Sigma Kappa Sorority |
 | Purpose of Sigma Kappa Membership |
- The purpose of Sigma Kappa Sorority is to unite its members in a bond of sincere friendship for the
development of character and the promotion of social, literary, and intellectual culture to support and
further the program and objectives of the colleges where its chapters are functioning; to strive for high
standards of achievement-scholastically, socially, and spiritually; and to make a constructive contribution to
the communities in which its collegiate and alumnae clubs are located by encouraging the exercise of the
rights and obligations of good citizens and the support of worthwhile civic, social and philanthropic projects.
| Sigma Kappa Sorority Mission Statement |
- Sigma Kappa Sorority is a social organization of collegiate and alumnae women committed to promoting the
ideals of life-long friendship, intellectual and spiritual fulfillment and service for the greater good.
| Sigma Kappa Sorority Vision Statement |
- The vision of Sigma Kappa is to be a premiere Sorority, forever achieving excellence in our chapters and
among our members and influencing the lives of others.
| The official colors of the sorority are lavender and maroon. | |
| The violet is our official flower. |
| The dove and heart are our official symbols. |
| The pearl is our official jewel. | |
| The New Member Pin. |
| These are a few of the various styles of our membership badge. Members can chose to garnish their | |
| badges with amethysts, rubies, diamonds, or peals, as well as the traditional, plain scrolled edges in either silver, gold or white gold. |
| This is the Mother's Pin that members can give to their mothers. Mothers are asked to wear the pin with | |
| pride and are usually presented with it a the Founder's Day Ceremony. |
| Sigma Kappa was founded at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Our five founders were Elizabeth Gorham Hoag, Ida Fuller Pierce, Frances Mann Hall, Mary Low Carver, and Louise Helen Coburn. On November 9, 1874, the five young women received a letter from the faculty approving their petition. Thus, this date has since been considered our Founders' Day. |
| National Website: www.SigmaKappa.org |
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| Epsilon Beta Chapter became part of the University of New Orleans in 1962! Our chapter has initiated 663 women over the past 45 years! |
