During the summer of 1998, Six Sisters wanted to follow in their footsteps and establish this foundation at Northern Illinois University. These Sisters wanted to make a difference in the University and the surrounding community. On August 29, 1998, Alpha Phi Gamma was colonized at Northern Illinois University. The Six Sisters who started the NIU Beta Chapter are Helaine Hiso, Lani Aquino, Rowena Carmona, Roniciel Joy Molano, Michelle L. Liwanag, and Jaymee Romasanta.

These Sisters opened connections to the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Gamma in Pomona, California, and even flew to Cal Poly Pomona for the weekend of initiation. These women were determined to create a long lasting sorority for the community. They remained committed to their sisterhood and to the sorority for the entire summer, and continue to strive to achieve the goals of Alpha Phi Gamma. Our sisterhood since then as only grown as we continue their legacy of service, authenticity and sisterhood.

 

The sorority was established to promote service and Asian Awareness to the University and to the community. Alpha Phi Gamma's basis is its pride in being open to new ideas and the understanding of the lifestyle of an Asian-American Woman. 

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