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Theta Sigma Upsilon

Theta Sigma Upsilon () was an American sorority founded on March 25, 1921, at Emporia State University. It chartered 23 chapters in the United States. The sorority merged with Alpha Gamma Delta on June 29, 1959.

History

Theta Sigma Upsilon was founded on March 25, 1921, at Emporia State University. In 1925, the sorority became part of the Association of Education Sororities which it remained a member until the association dissolved when its members became part of the National Panhellenic Conference.

Alpha Gamma Delta absorbed Theta Sigma Upsilon at the 22nd international convention of Alpha Gamma Delta at French Lick, Indiana on June 29, 1959. Thirteen chapters were added to Alpha Gamma Delta from this merger, with these names as their new chapter designations:

  • Alpha Rho-Temple University
  • Alpha Tau-Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
  • Alpha Sigma-Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Alpha Upsilon-Central Michigan University
  • Beta Theta-University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
  • Gamma Kappa-Northwestern State University
  • Gamma Lambda-Longwood University
  • Gamma Mu-James Madison University
  • Delta Iota-California State University, Chico
  • Epsilon Kappa-Pittsburg State University
  • Epsilon Iota-University of Northern Colorado
  • Epsilon Lambda-University of Central Missouri
  • Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University

Symbols

Theta Sigma Upsilon's motto was "The Higher Good". Its colors were rose and silver. Its flower was the pink rose. Its trees were the dogwood and the pine. Its jewels were the pearl and turquoise. Its patron goddess was Minerva. Its publication was The Torch.

Chapters

This is a list of Theta Sigma Upsilon chapters.

See also

References