Beta Sigma Zeta
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Beta Sigma Zeta is a non-profit Multi-Cultural Greek-lettered sorority, founded on November 4, 1999 at State University of New York at Cobleskill
by two women, Vida T. Byrd- Davis and Charlene D. Powell.
Multiculturalism is something both women held near to their hearts since they were both women with diverse family backgrounds. The idea of having a Sorority that would accentuate the diversity of its members with the focus of community service was their main goal.
With their determination to improve their communities as well as further spread their message they were able to expand their sisterhood beyond just one chapter, on August 30, 2008 the sisters of Beta Sigma Zeta Sorority, Inc. welcomed the Beta Chapter at Borough of Manhattan Community College and the Gamma Chapter the Katherine Gibbs School. Then, on June 26, 2009 they welcomed the Delta Chapter at SUNY Westchester Community College and the Epsilon Chapter at Monroe College. With the inception of these new chapters the women of Beta Sigma Zeta Sorority, Inc. believe there are no limits to what they can or will accomplish.
State University of New York at Cobleskill
The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskillis an accredited polytechnic college that is primarily baccalaureate and residential. SUNY Cobleskill is one of few institutions in the United States where an undergraduate student may also choose to earn an...
by two women, Vida T. Byrd- Davis and Charlene D. Powell.
History
Beta Sigma Zeta Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 4, 1999 at the State University of New York at Cobleskill (SUNY Cobleskill) by two extraordinary women, Vida T. Byrd- Davis and Charlene D. Powell. Originally these woman wanted to join other Greek Lettered Organizations but they were unable to find one that would allow them to express themselves freely without having to fit any stereotypes, so they decided to start their own. They researched letters, colors, jewels, flowers and mascots hoping to find a glimpse of themselves in each.Multiculturalism is something both women held near to their hearts since they were both women with diverse family backgrounds. The idea of having a Sorority that would accentuate the diversity of its members with the focus of community service was their main goal.
With their determination to improve their communities as well as further spread their message they were able to expand their sisterhood beyond just one chapter, on August 30, 2008 the sisters of Beta Sigma Zeta Sorority, Inc. welcomed the Beta Chapter at Borough of Manhattan Community College and the Gamma Chapter the Katherine Gibbs School. Then, on June 26, 2009 they welcomed the Delta Chapter at SUNY Westchester Community College and the Epsilon Chapter at Monroe College. With the inception of these new chapters the women of Beta Sigma Zeta Sorority, Inc. believe there are no limits to what they can or will accomplish.