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'''Sigma Beta Rho''' Fraternity, Inc. (the "Brotherhood Beyond All Barriers") was established on [[August 16]], [[1996]] at the [[University of Pennsylvania]] in [[Philadelphia]]. A historically [[South Asian]], multicultural service and social [[fraternities and sororities|fraternity]], Sigma Beta Rho now stands as the largest and fastest growing [[fraternities and sororities|fraternity]] of its kind, with 29 chapters and colonies across the country. 

==The History of Sigma Beta Rho==⏎
<br>''Before Great Honor Comes Great Humility''
<br>(reprinted with permission from the Sigma Beta Rho National Web site)

The Alpha Chapter of Sigma Beta Rho was founded on [[August 16]], [[1996]] at the [[University of Pennsylvania]] in [[Philadelphia]]. The founders came together with a vision of an organization for the betterment and preservation of South Asians in the United States. They envisioned a Greek-lettered organization to this extent in which membership would remain constant and growing and would facilitate involvement from its alumni members. They realized that in order for their vision to truly become a reality they needed to spread their principles and ideals to other college campuses and establish a nationwide network.

''NATIONAL FOUNDERS''

Mr. Saiful Khandker  | Mr. Shoor Kalam | Mr. Russell Abdullah | Mr. Bonit Sharma | Mr. Rajan Dogra | Mr. Neil Datta | Mr. Suman Ghosh |  Mr. Anuj Datta  

These eight men established this fraternity to foster the ideals of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance amongst its members. They believed that through their bonds of brotherhood they would be able to establish an organization that would instill unity amongst its members, promote South Asian culture, and aid the greater community at large. They felt that the principles of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance would develop leaders from young men both as undergraduate students on their college campuses and as professionals in their lives upon graduation. 

These young men would serve as role models and mentors in their respective communities, break down barriers between different ethnic groups, and through their leadership would aid their communities in this country in attaining a better and brighter future than it would have had. 

It is to this end that the brothers of Sigma Beta Rho work so diligently towards to this day. All the brothers strive to uphold the ideals of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance so that one day, our future may be a brighter one.

==The Pillars of Sigma Beta Rho==

'''Sigma symbolizes Society.''' The ideal Society refers to the community in which one lives. Sigma Beta Rho fosters the belief that individuals have a responsibility to the society to which they belong. It is one's duty as a brother to give back to one's family, community, and fraternity that which an individual has to offer to the ideal of service. 

'''Beta symbolizes Brotherhood''', the invincible bond that is shared between the members of this fraternity. This bond is symbolized by the word "Qurbani" which is the Hindi translation of the word "Sacrifice". Qurbani represent the strength of our brotherhood and our unity as a Fraternity. 

'''Rho symbolizes Remembrance.''' At a time when many individuals share a birthplace different from that of their ancestors. It is necessary for an individual to recognize and appreciate his culture. Sigma Beta Rho not only encourages its members to appreciate their own culture, but also to gain an awareness of other cultures of the members of the fraternity. 

==Chapters and Colonies==
===Lettered Chapters===

*Alpha Chapter - [[University of Pennsylvania]]
*Beta Chapter - [[State University of New York at Binghamton]]
*Gamma Chapter - [[St. John's University]] 
*Epsilon Chapter - [[Pace University]]
*Zeta Chapter - [[State University of New York at Stony Brook]]
*Eta Chapter - [[Boston College]]
*Theta Chapter - [[Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey]]
*Iota Chapter - [[University of Washington]]
*Kappa Chapter - [[University of Rochester]]
*Lambda Chapter - [[Virginia Commonwealth University]]

===Associate Chapters===

*[[University of Maryland, College Park]]
*[[University of Maryland Baltimore County]]
*[[University of Georgia]]

===Colonies===

*[[State University of New York at Albany]]
*[[University of South Florida]]
*[[State University of New York at Buffalo]]
*[[Drexel University]]
*[[University of Florida]]
*[[University of the Sciences in Philadelphia]] (USP or USIP) 
*[[University of Houston]]
*[[Stevens Institute of Technology]]
*[[The College of William and Mary]]⏎
*[[Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University]] (Virginia Tech)
*[[Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University]]
*[[Temple University]]
*[[Georgia Institute of Technology]] (Georgia Tech)
*[[Boston University]]
*[[Oregon State University]]

==For More Information==

To learn more about the principles, ideals and future of Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc., or to inquire about potential membership, please visit the fraternity's national Web site at [http://www.sigmabetarho.com Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc.].