OUR FOUNDATION
Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority, Incorporated is a historically South Asian based sorority. The name Sigma Sigma Rho was chosen for this organization because it substantially upholds our motives and goals, which are expressed in Sisterhood, Society, and Remembrance. Sigma Sigma Rho embodies unity amongst women of South Asian descent, strives to serve society on a small and large scale, and holds fast in instilling a sense of pride in the background of each individual sister. On December 10, 1998 at St. John's University in New York ten astounding women came together to form Sigma Sigma Rho, making it the first South Asian interest sorority of its kind on the East Coast.
Our Founding Mothers:
Tejal Kundaiker
Payal (Suchdev) Walsh
Rinku (Sachdeva) Thomas
Priya Sahani Sood
Vandana Kakwani-Pathak
Sonia (Sharma) Wadhwa
Nisha (Rana) Diler
Minna (John) Lam
Lovleen (Kandhari) Sharma
Eshna (Firoz) Kalam
On April 17, 2017, nine women established Sigma Sigma Rho at Mercer University. They made it their mission to uphold the dreams of the sorority's founders and create an enduring sisterhood in the heart of Georgia.
Founding University: St. John’s University
Founding Date: December 10, 1998
Chi Chapter Charter Date: May 17, 2019
Colors: Royal Blue, Black, Silver
Principles: Sisterhood, Society, Remembrance
Mascot: Black Mare
Flower: White Rose
Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
Motto: “Mann, Atman, Dharam, together they are one, we will not fall, forever we are one… Qayamat Tak!”
Nicknames: Distinguished Ladies, Sig Sig, Sig Sig Rho
Chi Chapter Accomplishments:
SIGMA SIGMA RHO NATIONAL CONVENTION 2019
Establishment of the Year - Chi Chapter
Chapter That Exemplifies Sisterhood - Chi Chapter
President of the Year - Arlette Hernandez, Sister Incandescent
Undergraduate Sister of the Year - Ariel Daniels, Sister Zaidáh
MERCER UNIVERSITY GREEK LIFE AWARDS 2019
Sorority Woman of the Year - Tamara Andrews, Sister Kachiana
SIGMA SIGMA RHO SOUTHEAST REGIONAL AWARDS 2019
Establishment that Most Exemplifies Sisterhood - Mercer University Colony
Sister of the Year - Tamara Andrews, Sister Kachiana
SIGMA SIGMA RHO NATIONAL CONVENTION 2018
Colony that Most Exemplifies Sisterhood - Mercer University Colony
Establishment of the Year - Mercer University Colony
SIGMA SIGMA RHO SOUTHEAST REGIONAL AWARDS 2018
Most Growth Award - Mercer University Colony
Sister of the Year - Kanishka Patel, Sister InterΣect
MERCER UNIVERSITY GREEK LIFE AWARDS 2018
President of the Year - Kanishka Patel, Sister InterΣect
SIGMA SIGMA RHO NATIONAL CONVENTION 2017
New Member of the Year - Kanishka Patel, Sister InterΣect