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Gamma Phi Beta

2732 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

Year Founded: Berkeley, 1894 | National, 1874

CHAPTER SUMMARY:

Gamma Phi Beta prides itself on the strength of its sisterhood as well as the individual accomplishments of its sisters. Through our various house activities we strive to create stronger bonds of sisterhood and learn about each other, ourselves, and the world around us. The chapter holds a house retreat every semester, during which the sisters escape from Berkeley for the day to have fun and learn about Gamma Phi traditions and their sisters. At the annual Alumnae Brunch new members and old are introduced to Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae from the Bay Area and reconnected with recent graduates. Our annual philanthropy event, Mr. Gamma Phi, raises funds for Campfire USA whose goal is connecting youth with camping as a means of teaching kids how to work within a group, make friends, build self-esteem and make good decisions. This past years Mr. Gamma Phi raised over $8,000! Invitationals and other social events are a chance for Gamma Phis and their friends to have fun and network, meeting others in the Cal Greek and University communities. In addition, Eta Chapter strives to promote academic excellence with our scholarship plan and “smart cookie” programs, rewarding sisters who achieve academically. From dancers to actresses, volunteers at the suitcase clinic and pre-law fraternity members, Gamma Phis are involved in many outside activities as well. If you are looking for new friends, a place to give your time and effort and a warm and welcoming home, Eta Chapter should be the place you look!

Statistics
Active Members	78
Members Living in House	50
Number of Rooms	25
Parking	yes
Meal Service	yes
Cleaning Service	yes
Cable/Satelite TV	yes
High Speed Internet	yes

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Hello and welcome to Cal! One of the best ways to make your college career memorable is to become a part of the Greek community. Gamma Phi Beta has been an amazing experience for me and I'm so excited to give you a glimpse of what our sorority is all about. Our chapter has members from all over the world who are motivated, passionate, sincere and outgoing.

Gamma Phis are involved in numerous clubs and organization here at Cal and are dedicated to all the pillars of Greek life: Friendship, Scholarship, Leadership and Service. From tutors at the Student Learning Center to dancers in The Movement to the second “mic-woman” in all of Cal’s history, Gamma Phis are active in every part of college life.

But more significant than our involvement in outside activities are the bonds of sisterhood each and every woman has formed here at Gamma Phi. The relationships we have all made over the years are ones that will last a lifetime. I fell in love with Gamma Phi because the women I met were incredibly warm and welcoming. Cal is a big and scary place but being a part of this organization has helped me to find my family on this impersonal campus.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments! Thank you and GO BEARS!

ANNUAL EVENTS: Mr. Gamma Phi, House Retreat, Alumnae Events, Mystery Week and Big Sis Revealing, Presents, Senior Week and Senior Brunch

PHILANTHROPY: Campfire USA

FAMOUS ALUMNI: Michelle Kwan, the Doublemint twins, Reese Witherspoon

CHAPTER HISTORY: Eta Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta was established at Cal in 1894, just 20 years after it was originally founded in Syracuse, New York. We were the first Gamma Phi Beta Chapter west of the Mississippi. Our house, built on Channing Way in the 1930s, was built especially for us, in the shape of a Gamma by William Wurster, a prominent Bay Area architect and namesake of the architecture building on campus. It was the first house built on what is now “Frat Row” and we’re really happy to be an active part of this dynamic atmosphere.

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