Penn State’s Sigma Kappa’s Theta Psi Chapter was founded at the University in 1991. Here, at Penn State, we can proudly say that we have a very reputable GPA compared to many other organizations and women here at the University. Our Vice President of Scholarship continually encourages members to strive for academic excellence. We don’t worry about our grades dropping because of our premiere study buddy hours and system! The progress of our newest members is monitored closely to insure that all are adjusting well to the college0level work and atmosphere. All members who strive for and acheive excellence are recognized at numerous chapter events.

The sisters of Sigma Kappa also love to have fun and get active with the Penn State community! Sigma Kappa participates in Greek Sing, Homecoming, the Holiday Lighting, THON, Greek Week, the Spring Carnival, our own Parents weekend, our hayride dated function, and our formal! On top of all this, our sisters love to volunteer and particpate in numerous philanthropies and attend events hosted at the Penn State campus.

Our sisters also enjoy our numerous sisterhood retreats, living on the floor together, attending sporting events like football, and much more! Service to the Penn State community is a Sigma Kappa tradition. Whether we are volunteering in the community or canning for THON, Sigma Kappa’s are always there in full force with happy smiles!

Symbols and Insignia:
The symbols and insignia of Sigma Kappa are outward signs of the unique feelings we have for each other that comes from within ourselves. As a member of Sigma Kappa you are obligated to uphold her high standards and ideals, remembering that Sigma Kappa’s all over the country are bound by the same tenets.

Colors:
Louise Helen Coburn;s early reminiscences gives us her memory as white as the color favored in the early days of Sigma Kappa. She said that lavender and maroon, as our colors, occur in the minutes of June 1891. They were being used then and apparently had been approved earlier. A note in the minutes of 1904 speaks of a committee appointed to "write down the true significance" of our colors which is revealed in the ceremony of initiation.

Flower:
Violets were loved by all Sigma Kappa’s from the beginning. The delicate flowers grew along the banks of the Messalonskee River where the founders sat and dreamed of Sigma Kappa. The violet was then after adopted as our national flower. The flower was thought to belong to the days of promise, as is Sigma Kappa. Just last year in 2008 Sigma Kappa also adopted the wild purple violet!

Official Jewel:
The pearl is the official Jewel of Sigma Kappa and was adopted at the Sigma Kappa convention in 1915. The pearl is recognized as a symbol of purity and gracious character.

Symbols:
The dove was accepted as an official Symbol of Sigma Kappa at the 1984 convention and the heart was adopted at the 1988 convention. Both symbols signify the love felt by members across the country.

Badge:
The earliest badge design was what is now used as our new member pin. On March 7, 1894, the triangle badge was chosen with "unjeweled maroon enamel, if possible." Jeweled badges were approved at the 1915 convention when the pearl was adopted as our national jewel. Unjeweled badges have a scroll edge. The badge is worn over the heart proudly by members of Sigma Kappa to indicate membership.

Seal:
The seal of Sigma Kappa is used on all official papers, membership certified and chapter charters.

Coat-of-Arms:
The official coat-of-arms was adopted by Sigma Kappa in 1911. It reflects the familiar symbols of the sorority- the dove, the violet, the Greek letters and maroon and lavendar.