Week 3 aKDPhi

Compassion

We strive to lead with compassion. We understand empathy, service, and appreciation of others begins with loving ourselves

Authenticity:

We strive to be courageous in our vulnerability and to encourage and support our sisters in their journey of self-discovery. We believe true belonging happens when we express our authentic and imperfect selves to the world.

History

established at the University of California at Berkeley in the fall of 1989 and recognized by the College Panhellenic Association on February 7, 1990.

The Fourteen Founding Sisters

Betty Chu, Karin Co, Susan Kim, Nancy Lee, Sherri Leung, Annie Loo, Belinda Ma, Anita Ng, Serene Ngin, Fannie Pon, Josie Sun, Daisy Wu, Jill Yoshimura, and Reina Yuan

When was the National Board of alpha Kappa Delta Phi was established?

May of 1993 at the National Convention in Santa Barbara, California.

When was the National Alumnae Board established?

It was established in the Fall of 2002 under the initiation of the National Board Alumnae Chair, Sophia Yen.

Mission

Provides women with a sense of belonging that nurtures life-long friendships, develops self-empowered leaders, and strengthens communities through service, scholarship, and Asian-Awareness.

Purpose

promote sisterhood, scholarship, leadership, and Asian awareness in the University and community, while encouraging the expression of the individual.

Motto

"Timeless Friendship Through Sisterhood"

Traditions

Creed

Love and Friendship

Colors

Purple and White

Motto

"Timeless Friendship Through Sisterhood"

Crest Elements

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Iris: Sorority Flower

Diamond: Sorority Stone

Hourglass: Sorority Symbol representing "Timeless

Friendship Through Sisterhood"

Phoenix: A female Asian bird which lives for 500 years and then sets itself on fire, rising renewed from the ashes. The phoenix is a symbol of the ever-changing and everlasting life of our sorority.

Candle: A symbol of scholarship

1990: Our founding year

"Timeless Friendship Through Sisterhood":

A translation of words within the Ribbon.

Fourteen Diamonds surrounding the crest:

Symbols of the fourteen founding sisters of UC Berkeley.

Vision

envisions a worldwide network of respected, confident women who elevate each other and their communities through compassionate, purpose-driven leadership that ensures diversity, encourages innovation, and promotes collaboration.