We also have worked with Free Wheelchair mission, cheering on their racers who raised money at a marathon to provide wheelchairs to those in need...
Making Strides
We also participated in the first annual Making Strides against Breast Cancer in 2010....
Relay For Life
The Pi Chapter of Phi Sigma Rho dedicates itself to giving back to the community. Our main philanthropy is cancer and helping to find a cure. We participate in UC Irvine campus’s Relay for Life every year.
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National Philanthropy
To us, philanthropy is more than volunteer work and fundraising for a cause. It's a lifelong commitment, and we are better women because of it.
Phi Sigma Rho national philanthropies include:
Phi Sigma Rho Foundation
Leukemia and Lymphoma Education and Awareness
Girl Scouts of Amer...
Fall 2011 Recruitment
Fall Quarter 2011 Recruitment is here! Come and join the Sisters of Phi Sigma Rho at these recruitment events:
Wednesday, September 28A Whole New WorldCome to our info session to learn more about what it's like to be a sister of Phi Sigma Rho.
Thursday, September 29Be Our GuestPut on your favorite summer dress and join the Sisters for a tea party fit for a princess.
Friday, September 30Colors of the WindPaint with all the colors of the wind at our first ever tie-dye event. All supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, October 4Just One Bite...Come and join the Sisters for a night of caramel apple dessert making. DElicious apples for all!
Wednesday,...
Athletics
We as a sorority participate in intramural sports throughout the academic year. We practice together, play together, and celebrate together. The Sisters take pride in keeping active and helping each other keep in shape. Participating in athletics is another way of bettering ourselves.
Some of the sports we have competed in are flag football, volleyball, dodgeball, softball, basketball, and even bowling. We were recipients of the Panhellenic Sportsmanship Award at the 2011 Greek Awards.
All smiles after our first win :)
"Phi Rho is the way to go!"
Bowling IM Champs
Supporting our Sister Lauren at her track and field competition
Stretching out...
Eligible Majors
Phi Sigma Rho at UC Irvine accepts all female students under these majors:
School of Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences, B.S.
Developmental and Cell Biology, B.S.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, B.S.
Genetics, B.S.
Microbiology and Immunology, B.S.
Neurobiology, B.S.
Plant Biology, B.S.
The Henry Samueli School of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering, B.S.
Biomedical Engineering, B.S.
Biomedical Engineering - Premedical, B.S.
Chemical Engineering, B.S.
Civil Engineering, B.S.
Computer Engineering, B.S.
Computer Science and Engineering, B.S.
Electrical Engineering, B.S.
Environmental Engineering, B.S.
Materials Science Engineering, B.S.
Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
College of Health Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S.
Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Biomedical...
Social
Every quarter, Phi Sigma Rho hosts an event for Sisters, Alumnae, and guests (with the exception of Fall Quarter).
Fall Quarter Professor Dessert Social
Each year, Phi Sigma Rho teams up with Engineering Student Council to put on an event where students can meet with UCI's engineering professors. The students are able to speak with the professors in a relaxed and fun environment. The professors who attend come from a variety of engineering classes. The Professor Dessert Social is a great opportunity to get to know your favorite professor, meet the professor of a future class, or familiarize yourself with the professor's research at UCI.
Winter...
Academics
As hardworking women in the fields of engineering and engineering technologies, we in Phi Sigma Rho take pride in our academics. We foster in each Sister the importance of value in her education.
To help each other keep up with studies, the Sisters of Phi Sigma Rho study together each week at different locations on campus.
Here is our Spring Quarter 2011 Study Schedule. Please feel free to come by and study with us!
Monday
Location: Courtyard Study Lounge
Hours: 3pm-7pm
Tuesday
Location: Engineering Hall Computer Labs
Hours: 9am-12pm
Wednesday
Location: Courtyard Study Lounge
Hours: 5pm-9pm
Thursday
Location: Francisco J. Ayala Science...
Trivia
Motto: "Together We Build The Future"Colors: Wine Red & SilverMascot: Sigmand PenguinFlower: OrchidJewel: PearlFounded: 1984, Purdue University
Chapter Motto: "Forever Dreaming, Forever Achieving, Forever Sisters"Chapter Colors: Baby Blue & SilverPi Chapter Founded: 2004, University of California, Irv...
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of organization is Phi Sigma Rho?
Phi Sigma Rho is a national social sorority for women majoring in engineering and engineering technologies. Phi Sigma Rho is not a professional engineering organization that focuses on only networking and professional development. We believe in forging strong bonds of sisterhood that support our sisters through college, in their chosen careers, and throughout their lives.
Who is eligible to become a member of Phi Sigma Rho?
A potential candidate for Phi Sigma Rho must:
Be a female, full-time undergraduate student enrolled at UC Irvine.
Have declared a major in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering, the School of Biological Sciences, the School of Physical Sciences, or the Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences. (For a detailed...
Active Sisters
Alexandra Meiser
Class: Sigma
Major: Biological Sciences
Hometown: Carlsbad, CA
Fun Fact: "I've slept for 24 hours straight before. Yay hibernation!"
Amanda Jimenez
Class: Sigma
Major: Environmental Engineering
Hometown:
Fun Fact:
Catherine NguyenVice President of Membership EducationClass: SigmaMajor: Biomedical EngineeringHometown:Fun Fact:
Christina AmatoClass: SigmaMajor: Biomedical EngineeringHometown:Fun Fact:
Christina FaraciVice President of CommunicationsClass: TauMajor: Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringHometown:Fun Fact:
Emily ShibataClass: UpsilonMajor: Biological SciencesHometown:Fun Fact:
Emma GallarzaClass: PhiMajor: Biomedical EngineeringHometown:Fun Fact:
Gyssela Jahzarine "Jazzy" QuinaboVice President of Public RelationsClass: TauMajor: Civil EngineeringHometown:Fun...
