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.
Founder's Day
The Sisters of Phi Sigma Rho celebrate their 7th Annual Founder's Day with the Alumnae Sisters.
UCI Triangle Fraternity
Phi Sigma Rho maintains a close bond with the brothers of Triangle Fraternity.
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.
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 national philanthropies include:
Fall 2011 Recruitment
Fall Quarter 2011 Recruitment is here! Come and join the Sisters of Phi Sigma Rho at these recruitment events:
Wednesday, September 28
A Whole New World
Come to our info session to learn more about what it's like to be a sister of Phi Sigma Rho.
Thursday, September 29
Be Our Guest
Put on your favorite summer dress and join the Sisters for a tea party fit for a princess.
Friday, September 30
Colors of the Wind
Paint with all the colors of the wind at our first ever tie-dye event. All supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, October 4
Just One Bite...
Come and join the Sisters for a night of caramel apple dessert making. DElicious apples for all!
Wednesday, October 5
Be a Warrior
Show us your war face! Join us for a night of games, fun, and laughter - princess style!
Thursday, October 6
A Royal Affair
Dress to impress at our end-of-recruitment gala. It will be a night to remember. By invitation only...
For all events: Please meet in front of Langson Library at 6:30pm.
**If you cannot make it at that time, email Stephanie at stephaag@uci.edu for event locations.**
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.
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 before a volleyball game
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 Computing, B.S.
Computer Game Science, B.S.
Information and Computer Science, B.S.
School of Physical Sciences
Chemistry, B.S.
Earth and Environmental Sciences, B.S.
Mathematics, B.S.
Physics, B.S.
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 Computing, B.S.
Computer Game Science, B.S.
Information and Computer Science, B.S.
School of Physical Sciences
Chemistry, B.S.
Earth and Environmental Sciences, B.S.
Mathematics, B.S.
Physics, B.S.
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 Quarter
Phi Sigma Rho Mocktail
Phi Sigma Rho is a dry sorority. The term "mocktail" originates from the traditional "cocktail" party, however, without alcohol. Our winter Mocktail is our semi-formal event and it is put on for the active Sisters and Alumnae. Traditionally, guests are welcome to attend Mocktail.
Spring Quarter
Orchid Ball
To bring in the end of the year, Phi Sigma Rho holds the Annual Orchid Ball formal event. Similar to that of Mocktail, the events of Orchid Ball include a three-course banquet dinner, end of the year awards, and celebration.
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 Library
Hours: 2pm-6pm
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 LoungeHours: 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 Library
Hours: 2pm-6pm
Trivia
Motto: "Together We Build The Future"Colors: Wine Red & Silver
Mascot: Sigmand Penguin
Flower: Orchid
Jewel: Pearl
Founded: 1984, Purdue University
Chapter Motto: "Forever Dreaming, Forever Achieving, Forever Sisters"
Chapter Colors: Baby Blue & Silver
Pi Chapter Founded: 2004, University of California, Irvine
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:
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 list of majors, please click here.)
- Have at least a 2.0/4.0 grade point average for the previous semester/quarter and have a minimum overall 2.0/4.0 grade point average.
A potential candidate cannot already be a member of a Panhellenic or other recognized social sorority.
What is the process for joining Phi Sigma Rho?
The process for joining Phi Sigma Rho is very similar to that of other social sororities.
First, a candidate indicates their interest in joining the sorority by attending recruitment events. These events are designed to give the candidate a chance to find out more about Phi Sigma Rho, as well as to let the candidate meet the current sisters of the sorority. Common recruitment events include information night, social events, and interviews.
At the end of recruitment, the active sisters will meet and determine which candidates will receive invitations to continue with the process of becoming a full member. These invitations are called bids. A candidate who receives a bid must then decide whether to accept the bid and become an associate member.
After a candidate accepts the bid, she must complete a set of associate requirements. Typically, this process takes one quarter. Only after completing her associate requirements is an associate member initiated as a full sister of the sorority.
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:
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Catherine Nguyen
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:
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Catherine Nguyen
Vice President of Membership Education
Class: Sigma
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown:
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Christina Amato
Class: Sigma
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown:
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Christina Faraci
Vice President of Communications
Class: Tau
Major: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Emily Shibata
Class: Upsilon
Major: Biological Sciences
Hometown:
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Emma Gallarza
Class: Phi
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown:
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Gyssela Jahzarine "Jazzy" Quinabo
Vice President of Public Relations
Class: Tau
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown:
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Haly Herrera
Class: Sigma
Major: Environmental Engineering
Hometown: Twentynine Palms, CA
Fun Fact: "I am part Mexican, but I have freckles... weird!"
Janet Kuo
Class: Rho
Major: Civil Engineering
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Jennifer Florez
Class: Rho
Major: Biomedical Engineering
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Jessica Domingo
President
Class: Sigma
Major: Biological Sciences
Hometown:
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Jessica "Jenko" Szeto
Vice President of Finance
Class: Tau
Major: Computer Engineering
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Fun Fact: "I am a makeup artist."
Laura Rojas
Class: Phi
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Lauren Freschauf
Class: Nu
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown:
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Lynn Tran
Executive Vice President
Class: Sigma
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Fountain Valley, CA
Fun Fact: "I love baking cupcakes, but not so much eating them."
Melissa Lutt
Class: Phi
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Olivia Domenici
Class: Phi
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Rebecca Panahi
Class: Upsilon
Major: Biological Sciences
Hometown: Beverly Hills, CA
Fun Fact: "I have been to seven foreign countries."
Sarah Black
Class: Phi
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Sonam Patel
Class: Upsilon
Major: Public Health Sciences
Hometown:
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Stephanie Gonzales
Vice President of Recruitment
Class: Sigma
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Camarillo, CA
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Trisha Das
Class: Phi
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Zulima Pelayo
Class: Sigma
Major: Biological Sciences
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