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Alpha Epsilon Phi, National Sorority was founded on October 24, 1909 at Barnard College, New York, New York.

Alpha Epsilon Phi was founded by 7 Jewish Women. Ida Beck Carlin, Lee Reis Leibert, Helen Phillips Lipman, Rose Gerstein Smolin, Rose Salmowitz Marvin, Stella Strauss Sinsheimer & Augustina "Tina" Hess.

The goal of these women was to form a sorority where exceptional women of all backgrounds, religions, interests and varying beliefs would be welcomed with open arms.

It is because of these seven women AEPhi has become the flourishing National sorority it is today.

Here are six of our National Founding Sisters:

Rose Gerstein Smolin

Augustina 'Tina' Hess

Ida Beck Carlin & Lee Reis Leibert

Rose Salmowitz Marvin

Helen Phillips Lipman

Other facts about AEPhi National Sorority:

Our National Colors are Green for growth & white for fellowship

Our National Mascot is the Giraffe

Our National Jewel is the Pearl

Alpha Epsilon Phi's open motto is:

'Multa Corda, Una Causa; Many hearts, one purpose'

AEPhi's National Philanthropies are the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation & the Chaim Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer Israel.

The Elizabeth Glaser Story:

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation was founded by Elizabeth Glaser (an AEΦ at the University of Wisconsin, Sigma Chapter) and two of her close friends in 1988, shortly after Elizabeth and her husband, Paul, discovered that she, along with their two children Ariel and Jake, were infected with the AIDS virus, a result of a blood transfusion. The goal of the organization is to educate people on the special issues concerning children with the AIDS virus. The foundation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars towards AIDS research in the 15+ years since its inception at the Glaser's kitchen table. AEΦ is proud to be able to support such a worthy cause through the efforts of its members.--copyright 2006 Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority

Locally, our chapter contributes to a variety of philanthropies. We support philanthropies such as; Breast Cancer Awareness, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, The Ronald McDonald House, The Make a Wish Foundation, The St. Jude Childrens Hospital and anything that effects a sister in some way or another. Not only do we donate money to our philanthropies, but we like to have hands on experiences. We as a sorority like to get out there & do what we can ourselves like doing walks, and cooking dinner at the Ronald McDonald House for the families of sick children. We hosted two Battle of the Bands for Make a Wish Foundation & have our annual AEPhi Jailbreak to benefit one our Philanthropies.

Links to our philanthropies:

Our two National Philanthropies

Some of our Local Philanthropies

Multa Corda, Una Causa; Many hearts, one purpose


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