The Rutgers Newark Colony of Sigma Beta Rho was established December 4th, 2006 by four outstanding individuals. It gave a opportunity to motivate young men to provide service to our society while raising cultural awareness on our campus. Sigma Beta Rho was founded to embody the ideals of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance among its members.

Rutgers Newark University

History

Four young men had a vision to bring Sigma Beta Rho to Rutgers Newark University. After a great deal of hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and strengthening of their brotherhood, they were welcomed into the family of Sigma Beta Rho. Those men were:

• Mr. Ankit Parikh | Founding Father Magnitude
• Mr.Michael Shim | Founding Father Phobos
• Mr. Kirtan Patel | Founding Father Immerse
• Mr.Stefan Perrine | Founding Father Darkside

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Sigma Beta Rho

National History

“Before Great Honor Comes Great Humility”

The Alpha Chapter of Sigma Beta Rho was founded on August 16, 1996 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. On August 22, 1998 witnessed the induction of several new members to Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity with whom brought the establishment of the Beta Chapter at the State University of New York at Binghamton. At this time eight men from three different universities would be given the status of founding fathers as they were the brothers who would establish the fraternity for years to come.

NATIONAL FOUNDERS

The 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.

Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity has over 40 chapters and colonies streching across the United States. Currently we have chapters/colonies in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Washington State, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Oregon, Illinois, and Michigan making us the largest and most expansive fraternity of our kind. With a stronghold of over eight chapters and colonies in New York State and nationally headquartered in New York City, Sigma Beta Rho has become the most sought-after fraternal organization of its kind.

Together we work to establish the nationwide network that was envisioned by our
founding fathers. As every day passes we realize that we are another day
closer to that original vision. Through the years, we have carried our
ideals of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance beyond our original objectives.
We accept brothers of all cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs and promote
diversity within our organization. It is our belief that these three pillars
help to create strong leaders for the community.

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Our Foundation

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 Rememberance

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.

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