A new multicultural sorority plans to found an ASU chapter after recruitment this semester.
Its founders say members will volunteer their time to spread multiculturalism throughout ASU.
ASU would become the 15th undergraduate chapter of Theta Nu Xi across the United States, which already includes a chapter at UA.
The future founders said they wanted a sorority that brings together the diverse population on campus and celebrates that diversity.
"Just like the chapter at UA, we plan to have cultural shows, parties, dances, as well as awareness lectures to help promote diversity and multiculturalism," said Sharon Candappa, a marketing junior and potential founder.
She said the goal of the sorority is to bring together women with similar belief systems.
Onika Patel, a pre-med sophomore and potential founder, said this sorority chapter would be different than others at ASU because it would be extremely small.
On average, the other chapters of Theta Nu Xi accept 10 members but sometimes accept a maximum of 30.
"Having a small sorority is a major aspect," she said, "because having a small group of girls helps form close-knit bonds of sisterhood."
The sorority will be involved in events throughout the ASU campus, Patel said.
One of the volunteer events Theta Nu Xi plans to take part in is its guidance of "Anytown," a high school organization that promotes multiculturalism.
Hiral Shah, a biomedical engineering sophomore, said the sorority sounded like an interesting idea.
"Theta Nu Xi is a great way for different cultures to come together and a great way for students to enjoy a typical college sorority," she said. "It is definitely something I would like to get involved in."
Candappa said that it is not merely a racial aspect, but that diversity also incorporates religious heritage, geographic origin, socio-economic class, nationality, political ideology and choice of major and career.
Theta Nu Xi is open for membership to students regardless of their racial background. Only an interest to spread multiculturalism throughout the campus is needed, Candappa said.
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