Sigma Psi Zeta

	Hi there! We are so glad you are interested in learning about Sigma rush! If you didn't know, we are currently the largest active Asian-interest sorority on the University of Maryland campus. Yet even with so many sisters, we are always looking for new young women to join and become part of our family! Rush is the perfect time to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can be part of it all! All events are free and transporation is provided as necessary-- it can't get any better than this! Each semester, our rush chairs arduously plan all events, making sure they are informative as well as fun! So bring your friends and partake in Sigma Psi Zeta's rush! You've got nothing to lose! We also understand there are many other sororities you may be interested in looking into. Don't worry! We encourage you to attend other organizations to see where you best fit in. If you need any help, have scheduling conflicts or just need questions answered, contact our friendly rush chairs: Sammi X Liang at sammi.x.syz@gmail.com Meredith m&m Xu at syz.mm49@gmail.com Gina cavalli Kim at cavalli.syz@gmail.com

	Fall 2009 Mu Rush Schedule
	Click the images below for our Fall 2009 ! Special thanks to Rhia Luxirie Pumhirun for designing! You can also see a detailed rush schedule to the right. There is no obligation for rushing. All events are free and rides will be provided. Rush is just an opportunity to get to know the sisters and the sorority. To be eligible for a bid for the 2009 Fall Semester, rushees must attend at least 1 General Interest Meeting, 1 Philanthropy Event, and 1 Event of Choice. Hope to see your lovely faces there!	All events start at 6pm. Please meet sisters at La Plata Hall (the curb) by 5:30pm. 9.3.09 Pina Coladas and Mango Smoothies Philanthropy Enjoy free bubble tea at Ten Ren's Tea Time and learn about ΣΨΖ's philanthropy 9.4.09 Singing with the Beach Boys Event of Choice Karaoke the night away with the brothers of ΠΔΨ 9.7.09 Get that Beach Bod General Interest Meeting Work up a sweat in this kickboxing session meet in front of Eppley Recreation Center 9.8.09 Picnic on the Beach* Philanthropy Make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with the brothers of ΦΔΣ 9.9.09 Up on the Boardwalk Event of Choice Eat free with the brothers of ΣΒΡ at the Cornerstone Loft *meet at 7. Event starts at 7:30 9.10.09 Island Hopping General Interest Meeting Relax and mingle with the sisters of ΣΨΖ in this speed dating event 9.11.09 Paradise Island Invite Only Available for a limited time by invitation only. Location TBA
	Do you have a brother fraternity? Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. does not have a brother fraternity. As a sorority that prizes strong, independent women, we have made a deliberate choice to remain unaffiliated with another Greek organization. What can I expect from the "typical" Sigma sister? There is no "typical" Sigma sister. Sisterhood is not a mold for women to fit into. Nor does it make each sister who they are. Each sister contributes her talent, idealism, devotion and energies to the greater organization, giving our sisterhood the character it has today. We hope that each sister will change our sisterhood, helping it to grow and evolve. Will contacting other sororities hurt my chances for a bid? Absolutely not. We encourage all to search carefully for a sorority that can meet their needs. The more information you gather, the better able you will be to make an informed decision. This is an Asian-interest sorority. Are non-Asians allowed to join? Absolutely. Our sisters come from all cultures, including but not limited to Haitian, Thai, Laos, Cambodian, Korean, Chinese, Italian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Japanese, African American, and Indian. Although we are culturally oriented, we are by no means exclusive to Asian/Asian Americans. Does SYZ haze? Sigma Psi Zeta National enforces a strict non-hazing policy. Our organization's national philanthropy is "to combat the violence against women." With this in mind, we are against the disrespect of women in all its myriad forms. The purpose of pledging is to help stimulate a bond between the members of a pledge class and the sisters that have already been initiated. It is a challenge and a commitment during which trust is placed in both the pledges and the sisters. Subsequently, we do not mentally, physically or emotionally degrade our pledges. To do so would work against the ties of loyalty, allegience and dedication that we aim to create.