Delta Nu Zeta
| Delta Nu Zeta | |
|---|---|
| ΔΝΖ | |
 | |
| Founded | November 11, 2003 Florida State University |
| Type | Service |
| Scope | Local |
| Pillars | Passion, Sisterhood, Charity |
| Colors | Millennium Blue and Cotton Candy Pink |
| Symbol | Silver shooting star |
| Flower | White gladiolus |
| Mascot | Red fox |
| Philanthropy | Companion Animal Rescue Endeavor |
| Chapters | 2 |
| Nickname | Delta Nu, DNZ |
| Headquarters | Tallahassee, Florida United States |
| Website | www |
Delta Nu Zeta (ΔΝΖ) is an American social and service sorority founded in 2003 at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Delta Nu Zeta has two chapters, with its Beta chapter placed at the University of Florida.
History
Delta Nu Zeta was founded on November 11, 2003 at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.[1] Delta Nu Zeta is a social and service-oriented sorority that promotes the welfare of the community, academic excellence, and life-long bonds among its sisters.[2][3] It considers itself an alternative to traditional Panhellenic sororities.[4]
A second chapter, Beta, was established at the University of Florida in 2012.[5][6][4]
Symbols
Delta Nu Zeta has three pillars: Passion, Sisterhood, and Charity.[7][3] The sorority's colors are millennium blue and cotton candy pink.[1] Its symbol is a silver shooting star, and its mascot is the red fox.[1] Delta Nu Zeta is often referred to as Delta Nu or DNZ.[8]
The sorority's official crest is still being determined, with several variations in current, unofficial use. As shown in the infobox, this version has been offered by the Beta chapter, while a more streamlined, modernized logo is found on Alpha chapter's website. [9][10]
Activities
The sorority hosts a variety of social events for its members, including fall rush, homecoming, semi-formal and formal events, and sisterhood retreats.[11]
Philanthropy
Delta Nu Zeta's main philanthropy is Companion Animal Rescue Endeavor (CARE).[1][12] Events for CARE include Puppies and Pumpkins and Pups and Kisses.[12][13]
The sorority's members also participate in various service and philanthropic projects. The sorority has organized or participated in events such as fundraising for Cauz for Paws animal rescue[14], Oktoberfest for the Ronald McDonald House[15], Pink Pumpkin Patch for breast cancer awareness,[4] the Haiti Grass Project[16], Reindeer Run 5K[12], and the Miracle Network Dance Marathon.[17][18][19] In 2025, one of its sisters was recognized by Florida State University as the Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year nominee for her efforts as the sorority's fundraising chair.[20]
Chapters
Following is a list of Delta Nu Zeta chapters.
| Chapter | Charter date | Institution | Location | Status | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | November 11, 2003 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, Florida | Active | [11] |
| Beta | 2012 | University of Florida | Gainesville, Florida | Active | [6] |
Controversies
In 2013, Delta Zeta filed a lawsuit in federal court in Des Moines, Iowa, against Frederick and Oksana Shaddock, the owners of a rental property near Maharishi University of Management as well as their business, CI Corporation.[21] The lawsuit alleged that the defendants had used the Delta Zeta name, symbols, colors, and crest on websites, leading tenants to believe the property was affiliated with the sorority.[22][23] After receiving a warning letter, the property name was changed from Delta Zeta House to Delta Nu Zeta House, but online references to Delta Zeta's symbols and Delta Nu Zeta's name allegedly remained on DeltaNuZeta.org.[24] Shaddock stated that he had attended graduate school at the university and that naming the house Delta Zeta was a "nod to the sorority's history in Fairfield."[21] The website used by the Iowa property, DeltaNuZeta.org remains active, presented as a local sorority at the for-profit Maharishi school, but has no affiliation with either Delta Zeta nor Delta Nu Zeta, the Florida regional sorority and the subject of this article.[24] The lawsuit sought $200,000 for alleged cyber piracy violations and unspecified damages for trademark infringement, false designation, and unfair competition.[23] Delta Zeta dropped the lawsuit in 2018.[25]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "About Delta Nu Zeta". Alpha Chapter Delta Nu Zeta. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ "Delta Nu Zeta Constitution". Nole Central.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Scheifele, Hannah (2022-09-20). "Everything Delta Nu Zeta: Chatting With DNZ President Hannah Linenkugel". Her Campus. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Noble, Lillian Skye. "To Greek or not to Greek: Weighing the choice to join fraternities, sororities". Tampa Bay Times. p. T5, T6. Retrieved 2025-09-08 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Home". Delta Nu Zeta: University of Florida. Retrieved 19 October 2016. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Delta Nu Zeta -Beta Chapter | GatorConnect". University of Florida. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ "Delta Nu Zeta". Nole Central. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ "Delta Nu Zeta Original Constitution". Nole Central.
- ↑ "Tumblr page, Delta Nu Zeta at the University of Florida". Beta chapter's Tumblr site. Delta Nu Zeta, Beta chapter. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "Alpha chapter website". Delta Nu Zeta, Alpha chapter. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Delta Nu Zeta at FSU". Delta Nu Zeta at FSU. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Vandegrift, Tamiera (2017-02-13). "Pups and Kisses Helps Give Animals in Need a Second Chance". Tallahassee Democrat. pp. U9. Retrieved 2025-09-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Morris, Mia (2017-10-26). "Puppies and Pumpkins: Delta Nu Zeta's Adorable Charity Event on Landis Green". Her Campus. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ↑ Something Good - Delta Nu Zeta at FSU helps nonprofit animal rescue!. 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2025-09-17 – via WCTV.
- ↑ Eakins, Shelbie (September 30, 2018). "Oktoberfest". The Independent Florida Alligator. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ↑ "Delta Nu Zeta Sorority Raises Funds for Haiti Grass Project at Beef 'O' Brady's Event". Better Universe and Citizens. 2024-04-18. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ↑ "Delta Nu Zeta". Miracle Network Dance Marathon. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ↑ "Behind the scenes of Dance Marathon at UF". Behind the scenes of Dance Marathon at UF. 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ↑ Vandegrift, Tamiera (2018-03-05). "A Chance to Dance: My DM Experience". Tallahassee Democrat. pp. U9. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ Fites, Katherine (2025-04-09). "Paige Elkin Named CCI's 2025 Humanitarian of the Year Honoree". News & Events. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Foley, Ryan J. (2013-09-25). "Delta Zeta lawsuit claims Iowa house is an impostor". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ↑ "Lawsuit says home incorrectly calls itself a sorority". The Des Moines Register. September 24, 2013. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Foley, Ryan J. (September 24, 2013). "Delta Zeta lawsuit claims Iowa house is impostor". www.ksl.com. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Delta Nu Zeta Sorority House". Delta Nu Zeta. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ↑ Hallman, Andy (September 30, 2018). "Delta Zeta sorority drops lawsuit against Fairfield property owners". Southeast Iowa Union. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
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