On November 11th, 1874 in Syracuse, New York four women came together and started the first all-women sorority that would come to be known as Gamma Phi Beta. These women, Francis E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis, Mary A. Bingham and Helen M. Dodge, became the pillars of our organization and the values we hold so dear to us today. They knew that if love, labor, learning and loyalty was at the core of every action there would be nothing but success.
Thirty-six years later, Gamma Phi Beta would charter a new chapter, Xi Chapter and the University of Idaho... US! Along with the four founders vision and value of love, labor, learning and loyalty. Xi would also adopt laughter as their fifth value. Since the day we were founded Gamma Phi Beta has been a home to many and a long living sisterhood to all. We are located on the University of Idaho campus, nestled right in the heart of Moscow, Idaho.
709 Elm has become home away from home for so many of us! Thanks to our founders, we are able to live through our values each and everyday. Inspiring the highest type of womanhood is something we love to do, whether it be in Xi Chapter, or anywhere else our days as a collegiate member or alumni may take us.
fall recruitment 2020
Fall recruitment is an amazing way to learn what Greek life and the Panhellenic community means to so many women. Each year, we look forward to welcoming new women into our Xi chapter, and we are just as excited to share what this chapter and sisterhood means to us! On this page, you will meet our recruitment team and learn why they went gamma phi, past recruitment videos, and general information about 2020 Fall recruitment! We cannot wait to meet you future vandals!
MEMBERSHIP VP
Addison Golightly
Year: Junior (PC '18)
Major: Accounting and English with an emphasis in professional writing
Favorite gphi memory: Bid day! There is truly not a better feeling than running home with brand new sisters.
Why I chose gphi: I went Gamma Phi because of every single aspect of the organization. I fell in love with the values- love, labor, learning, loyalty and laughter. I fell in love with the philanthropy and our overall mission to build strong girls. Most importantly, I fell in love with the sisterhood!
ASSISTANT MEMBERSHIP
Izabela Castro
Year: Sophomore (PC '18)
Major: Interior Design
Favorite gphi memory: Inspiration week! It's a great time to reflect Gamma Phi's values and to recognize how amazing this sisterhood is.
Why I chose gphi: When I entered Gamma Phi through recruitment, I instantly fell all the love and positivity from everyone in the house. I felt like I could be myself! Everyday I am inspired and motivated by everyone to be a better version of myself. I am so grateful for everything it has brought me!
"Hi! I am SO excited for Fall 2020 recruitment and the opportunity to share about our lifelong sisterhood of women who I know will go on to change the world!"
"Hello! We are so excited to meet you all during Fall recruitment! Gamma Phi has brought me so many incredible, kind and strong women. I have made lifelong friendships and we can't wait to show you our amazing sisterhood and philanthropy!"
For more information on Fall 2020 recruitment click the button below!