Delta Phi Epsilon (social)

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Delta Phi Epsilon
ΔΦΕ
Delta Phi Epsilon official crest.png
FoundedMarch 17, 1917; 104 years ago (1917-03-17)
New York University School of Law
TypeSocial
AffiliationNPC
ScopeInternational
MottoEsse Quam Videri
To Be Rather Than To Seem To Be
Colors  Royal Purple   Pure Gold
SymbolEquilateral Triangle
FlowerIris
JewelPearl
MascotUnicorn
PublicationThe Triad
Philanthropy
  • National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation
Chapters109 Active
Headquarters251 S. Camac Street
Philadelphia,, PA 19107
USA
Websitewww.dphie.org

Delta Phi Epsilon (ΔΦΕ or DPhiE) is an international sorority founded on March 17, 1917 at New York University Law School in Manhattan.[1] It is one of 26 social sororities that form the National Panhellenic Conference.[2] It has 109 active chapters, two of which are located in Canada, making the sorority an international organization.

History[]

On March 17, 1917, at the New York University School of Law, then known as Washington Square College Law, five women founded the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority: Dorothy Cohen Schwartzman, Ida Bienstock Landaum,[3] Minna Goldsmith Mahler, Eve Effron Robin, and Sylvia Steierman Cohn. A factor in founding the sorority was to create one accepting of all races and religions, and they were the first non-sectarian social sorority to do so.[4] These five women, collectively called the DIMES by the Sorority as an abbreviation of their first names, wanted to "promote good fellowship among the women students among the various colleges in the country...to create a secret society composed of these women based upon their good moral character, regardless of nationality or creed...to have distinct chapters at various colleges".[1]

Five years later, in 1922, Delta Phi Epsilon was officially incorporated under the state laws of New York and that same year became an international sorority by placing its Epsilon chapter at McGill University in Canada. As of 2021 there are more than 67,000 members of Delta Phi Epsilon.[4]

Philanthropies[]

Delta Phi Epsilon is partnered with several international philanthropies via its Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation: the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders.[5]

The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, established in 1966 to honor Delta Phi Epsilon's Golden Anniversary, helps members and their children further their education through scholarships, grants, and loans. The foundation also supports sorority education and volunteer training initiatives.[6]

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation aids those with the genetic disease cystic fibrosis (CF) through research, grants, and awareness campaigns. Founded by Phyllis Kossoff, a member of the sorority's Delta chapter at Hunter College, and other concerned parents, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation became the leader in raising funding for research and raising awareness for the disease.[7] At the sorority's December 1957 Convention, Phyllis petitioned her sisters to have the sorority adopt CFF as its official philanthropy. Chapters across North America raise money and awareness. Many chapters host a fundraising event known as Deepher Dude which is a male dance competition. Some chapters fill tote bags, called Tate's Totes, with various items that make an extended hospital stay more comfortable for children with cystic fibrosis and their parents. These totes are then taken to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Care Centers for distribution. Tate's Totes was started by past International President Donna Von Bruening (Sigma chapter at Ohio State University) shortly after taking office, after her nephew Tate had been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Other chapters host 65 Roses Gala events. Sixty-five roses is significant to CF children since the word "cystic fibrosis" is difficult for a child to say.[8] Since 1957, Delta Phi Epsilon has raised millions of dollars for CFF. At the 2016 International Leadership Forum, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority gave their largest single donation to date of $471,060.[9]

The sorority's other philanthropic partner is the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, which provides resources and education to fight anorexia and other eating disorders. Each chapter sponsors an annual candlelight vigil and an eating disorder awareness week on their campus to increase awareness of eating disorders and provide information to family and friends of sufferers.[10]

Membership[]

As with all National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities, women may join Delta Phi Epsilon if they attend as an undergraduate a university with an active chapter from which they receive a membership offer.[11] Before graduation, the sorority's programming focuses on five areas: sisterhood, scholarship, self, service, and social.[12] After graduation, the programming for alumnae moves to five other areas: character, civic, cultural, connection, career.[13]

Symbols[]

Delta Phi Epsilon's flower is the Lovely Purple Iris, and its international mascot is the Unicorn. The sisterhood badge is an equilateral triangle in gold surrounded by 21 pearls, the jewel of the sorority. DPhiE's open motto is "Esse Quam Videri" (in Latin: "To be rather than to seem to be").[1]

Policy on trans and non-binary inclusion[]

The sorority's Committee on Trans and Gender Non-Binary Inclusion developed a policy inclusive of trans women and non-binary individuals for membership. This policy was subsequently adopted by the organization's International Governing Board.

"This policy reflects Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority’s commitment to anti-discrimination practices in relation to all trans women and non-binary individuals [potential new members, sisters (active and alumnae), volunteers, and staff] and ensures their rights to express themselves and live authentically are respected and protected. The purpose of this policy is to establish an environment that is safe, welcoming, and free from stigma and discrimination for all potential new members, sisters, volunteer, and staff, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression."[14]

Alongside an outline for recruitment, the policy also outlines definitions and guidelines for active chapters to uphold respect for trans and non-binary individuals.

Notable alumnae[]

  • Stephanie Abrams (Delta Kappa) – Meteorologist for The Weather Channel[15]
  • Barbara Aronstein Black (Phi) – First woman to head an Ivy League law school[15]
  • Barbara Boxer (Phi) – U.S. Senator, California[15]
  • Susan Davis (Delta Zeta) – U.S. Representative, 53rd District, California[15]
  • Lee Ducat (Nu) – Founder of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation[16]
  • Jackie Goldberg (Delta Zeta) – California State Assembly, 45th District[15]
  • Judith Heumann (Upsilon) – Former Assistant Secretary Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services, US Department of Education (Clinton Administration)[17]
  • Ofira Navon (Psi) – Former First Lady of Israel[15]
  • Judith Rodin (Nu) – First female president of an Ivy League university[15]
  • Jan Schakowsky (Rho) – U.S. Congresswoman, 9th District, Illinois[15]
  • Susan Polis Schutz (Delta Sigma) – Poet, Creator of Blue Mountain greeting cards[15]
  • Aimee Boorman, Head coach of the United States Women's Gymnastics team at the 2016 summer olympics[18]
  • Meredith Eaton – Actor who stars in multiple CBS shows including NCIS, NCIS New Orleans and Macgyver
  • Jasmine Linton (Zeta Epsilon) - Contestant on the Great Canadian Baking Show Season 3 on CBC

Active chapters[]

hideChapter College Charter Date
Alpha New York University 1917
Eta University of Pittsburgh 1925
Lambda Adelphi University 1926
Psi University of Georgia 1935–2007; 12/6/15 re-charter
Omega University of Miami 1939 original charter; 1987 re-charter
Delta Delta Indiana University Bloomington 1946 original charter; 2014 re-charter
Delta Epsilon Drexel University 1947 original charter; 2004 re-charter
Delta Eta University of Michigan 1954
Delta Iota Queens College, City University of New York 1955 original charter; 1990 re-charter
Delta Kappa University of Florida 1955
Delta Nu Temple University 1959
Delta Pi The Pennsylvania State University 1960 original charter; 2016 re-charter
Delta Xi University of Maryland at College Park 1960
Delta Sigma Rider University 1962
Delta Omega Monmouth University 1967
Delta Upsilon University of Tampa Re-charter 2019
Phi Gamma Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1968
Phi Eta Northeastern University 1969
Phi Lambda Emory University 1977
Phi Pi Widener University 1980
Phi Upsilon Robert Morris University 1982 original charter; 2012 re-charter
Phi Chi University of Maryland, Baltimore County 1983
Phi Tau Rutgers University-Camden 1984
Phi Phi Towson University 1984 original charter; 2016 re-charter
Phi Psi Keene State College 1984
Epsilon Gamma Stevens Institute of Technology 1985
Epsilon Delta Binghamton University 1985
Epsilon Epsilon State University of New York at Albany 1985
Epsilon Iota State University of New York at Geneseo 1986
Epsilon Zeta La Salle University 1986
Epsilon Eta State University of New York at Fredonia 1986
Epsilon Kappa State University of New York at Cortland 1987
Epsilon Lambda Michigan Technological University 1987
Epsilon Mu State University of New York at Brockport 1987
Epsilon Xi State University of New York at Oswego 1987
Epsilon Omicron Clarion University of Pennsylvania 1987
Epsilon Pi State University of New York at Plattsburgh 1988
Epsilon Upsilon Humboldt State University 1988
Epsilon Rho Hofstra University 1987
Epsilon Phi Philadelphia University 1989
Epsilon Chi William Paterson University 1989
Alpha Epsilon Kennesaw State University 1989
Alpha Alpha West Chester University 1989
Alpha Delta Seton Hall University 1989
Alpha Theta Stockton University recharter 2015
Alpha Eta Montclair State University 1989
Alpha Kappa Fairleigh Dickinson University 1990
Alpha Lambda York College of Pennsylvania 1989
Alpha Gamma Florida International University 1989
Alpha Mu University of Michigan–Dearborn 1990
Alpha Pi Southern Connecticut State University 1990
Alpha Psi Lawrence Technological University 1991
Alpha Chi Bloomsburg University 1991
Alpha Phi Ramapo College of New Jersey 1991
Alpha Rho Pace University 1991
Alpha Sigma St. Francis University 1991
Alpha Tau Winona State University 1991
Alpha Upsilon Johnson & Wales University, main campus 1991 original charter; 2012 re-charter
Beta Alpha Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Rechartered 2018
Beta Iota St. Cloud State University 1992
Beta Theta Kean University 1992
Beta Eta New Jersey Institute of Technology 1992
Beta Beta University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 1991
Beta Xi The College of New Jersey 1993
Beta Lambda University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point 1993
Beta Nu Wesley College 1993 original charter; 2010 re-charter
Beta Mu Rowan University 1994
Beta Pi Concordia University 1994
Beta Rho University of Illinois at Chicago 1994
Beta Tau Nova Southeastern University 1994
Beta Upsilon Rochester Institute of Technology 1995
Beta Phi Central Michigan University 1996
Beta Psi Brandeis University 1997
Beta Chi St. Norbert College 1997
Beta Omega St. John's University 1998
Gamma Syracuse University 1921, 2013
Gamma Alpha Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1998
Gamma Beta Florida Atlantic University 2002
Gamma Gamma Schreiner University 2003
Gamma Delta Texas A&M University–Kingsville 2004
Gamma Epsilon University of New Haven 2007
Gamma Zeta Webster University 2009
Gamma Eta University at Buffalo 2010
Gamma Theta University of Connecticut 2010
Gamma Iota Bridgewater State University 2010
Gamma Kappa Capital University 2011
Gamma Lambda Caldwell College 2011
Gamma Mu Ferrum College 2011
Gamma Nu Shawnee State University 2012
Gamma Xi Rhode Island College 2012
Gamma Omicron Georgia Southern University 2012
Gamma Pi North Carolina Wesleyan College 2012
Gamma Rho University of Maine 2012
Gamma Sigma Tarleton State University 2013
Gamma Upsilon Campbell University 2014
Gamma Phi St. Joseph's College 2014
Gamma Chi Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2014
Gamma Psi Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte Campus 2014
Gamma Omega University of North Georgia 2015
Zeta Alpha Tennessee Tech University 2015
Zeta Beta Truman State University 2015
Zeta Gamma Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 2015
Zeta Delta Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2015
Zeta Epsilon Carleton University 2016
Zeta Zeta Young Harris College 2016
Zeta Eta California State University, Los Angeles 2016
Zeta Theta University of Rhode Island 2017
Zeta Iota Northern Arizona University 2017
Zeta Kappa Union College 2018
Zeta Lambda Farmingdale State University 2018

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "The Founding of DPhiE". Delta Phi Epsilon. Archived from the original on 26 February 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Member Organizations". National Panhellenic Conference. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  3. ^ Noted in a post showcasing notable sorority women by historian Fran Becque, on her blog, fraternity History & More, 17 Mar 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Noted on the Delta Phi Epsilon website, accessed 18 Mar 2021.
  5. ^ "About ANAD". Delta Phi Epsilon. Archived from the original on 27 June 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  6. ^ "History & Leadership". Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  7. ^ "Phyllis Kossoff accepts Spirit of American Award at CFF VLC 2016". Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  8. ^ The "Sixty-five Roses" story is further explained on the CFF website, accessed 18 Mar 2021.
  9. ^ "Delta Phi Epsilon CFF Donation 2016 – Philanthropy Luncheon". Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  10. ^ "Delta Phi Epsilon Candlelight Vigil Packet" (PDF). The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  11. ^ "How Sororities Work". HowStuffWorks. 2007-08-06. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  12. ^ "The PEARL Program". About DPhiE. Delta Phi Epsilon. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  13. ^ "Alumnae Membership 101". News. Delta Phi Epsilon. Archived from the original on 2 June 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  14. ^ "Delta Phi Epsilon | Delta Phi Epsilon Announces Policy on Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion". Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  15. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i "Distinguished DPhiEs". Delta Phi Epsilon. Archived from the original on August 18, 2007. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  16. ^ "Distinguished DPhiE Members". About DPhiE. Delta Phi Epsilon. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  17. ^ "Regional Oral History Office : Judith Heumann". University of California, Berkeley. 2004. Retrieved 2013-01-05.
  18. ^ Becque, Fran (6 July 2016). "Fraternity and Sorority Members Competing in the 2016 Olympics". Focus on Fraternity History & More. Retrieved 23 September 2016.

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