How many founders did Sigma Psi Zeta have
10
What are members of a fraternity or sorority?
Greeks
What is Scholarship?
To support and emphasize academic achievement.
When did stepping begin?
1990s
What is a person who argues for of supports a cause or policy; to speak, plead, argue in favor of?
Advocate
When was Sigma Psi Zeta formally recognized and at which state college?
March 23rd,1994 at the State University of New year at Albany.
What is a sorority's official written invitation to join the organization?
Bid
What is Philanthropy?
To combat the Violence against Women through SYZter education, community awareness, activism, and financial support.
Where did stepping begin?
Africa, African American fraternity/sorority
What is an Ally?
A person who is no a member of a marginalized or mistreated group but who expresses or gives support to that group
How may Members have contributed to this organization's history?
2000
What is a Ceremony where new members become active. Also known as "crossing".
Induction
What is Integrity?
To uphold the history, values, and purposes of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
What is stepping?
an art form using body movements like footsteps, claps, and spoken word to create complex rhythms
What is Microaggression?
a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced attituded towards a member of a marginalized group,
What type of organization are we?
Multicultural organization that seeks to educate and enlighten all people regardless of race , about minorities: out achievements, our struggles. out interests, and out identities.
What is a member of the Sorority/ A member who has gone through the intake process, has been initiated, and is in good standing with their membership.
Active
What is Culture?
To promote the awareness of the Asian/Asian- American cultures and heritages, as well as multiculturalism and the cultures of the members represented in the Sorority at large.
What is the message step tries to communicate?
share messages of unity, pride, and even activisms
What is Cultural Competence?
the ability to understand and respect differing values, attitudes, beliefs, and customs across cultures and adjust their approach to respond to these differences?
What are the names of the 6 primary founders ?
Gina "K.W.A." Han
Sally "Shae" Hseih
Jean "Curly" Kim
Winne "Minnie" Liu
Yan- Chien "O'Nay" Liu
Sung- Yon "Hanna" Noh
What is a Scheduled and time-limited events usually held during the fall or spring, The purpose of such events are to give every person considering Greek life ample time to evaluate the organization.
Formal Recruitment
What is Legacy?
To take part in the development of active SYZters, new members, and alumni through positive means to ensure that the sigma spirit is passed through the educational, individual, and collective experiences of those associated with the sorority.
When was the earliest written reference to public ritual dancing by pledges?
1925
What is Racism?
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person of people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group; typically one that is a minority or marginalized