Delta Omega Epsilon
| Delta Omega Epsilon | |
|---|---|
| ΔΩΕ | |
| File:DeltaOmegaEpsilonFraternityIncorporated.png | |
| Founded | April 15, 1985 College of Staten Island |
| Type | Social |
| Emphasis | Civics |
| Scope | Regional |
| Motto | "Discipline, Dedication, Determination!" |
| Colors | Black and Silver |
| Flower | Black Petunia |
| Tree | California redwood |
| Jewel | Diamond |
| Mascot | Bottlenose dolphin |
| Patron Greek divinity | Ares |
| Patron Roman divinity | Mars |
| Publication | The Civic Quarterly |
| Philanthropy | Aiding and Lifting Misinformed Youth |
| Chapters | 8 active |
| Members | 369 lifetime |
| Nicknames | Civic Souls |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York United States |
The Delta Omega Epsilon Organization (ΔΩΕ) is an American collegiate fraternity. Its was founded in 1985 at The College of Staten Island in New York City as a coed local Greek letter organization that supported the study of civics. After going inactive in 1991, it was re-established in 1995 as a traditional fraternity and established fourteen chapters in the United States.
History
Richard Pelestri and Sal Leone founded Delta Omega Epsilon at the College of Staten Island on April 15, 1985.[1][2][3] It was established as a co-ed "farority".[3] Its purpose was to spread knowledge of civics and its various professions to enhance its local communities. The inaugural class of the Alpha chapter consisted of 25 members.[2] However, the fraternity went defunct in 1991.[3]
Delta Omega Epsilon was reestablished in 1994 as a fraternity.[3] A second chapter, Beta, was established at State University of New York at Delhi on September 7, 1995. This was followed by Gamma at the State University of New York at Oneonta on September 8, 1996.
As of 2024[update], Delta Omega Epsilon has more than 369 members. Its national headquarters is in New York City, New York.
Symbols
Delta Omega Epsilon's motto is "Discipline, Dedication, Determination!".[3] Its founding coordinates of 40° 36′ 0″ N, 74° 9′ 0″ W is of great importance to the organization and is a core component of essential organization activities.[1]
The fraternity's colors are black and silver, representing mystery and the "ever burning fraternal flame".[3] Its mascot is the bottlenose dolphin, also its mascot of The College of Staten Island where the fraternity was formed.[3] Additional symbols include a treasure chest and key.[3]
Its flower is the black petunia. Its tree is the California redwood. Its jewel is the Diamond. Its Greek patron divinity is Ares and his Roman counterpart Mars. Its nickname is "Civic Scouts". The fraternity's publication is The Civic Quarterly.
Philanthropy
Delta Omega Epsilon's philanthropies are Alzheimer's research and disadvantaged youth.[4]
Officers
The executive board consists of the president, vice president, sergeant at arms, secretary, treasurer, chapter coordinator, alumni coordinator, and event coordinator.[5]
Chapters
These are the chapters of Delta Omega Epsilon, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Delta Omega Epsilon Constitution Page 1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 History of Delta Omega Epsilon Pages 1 - 6
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 "About Us". Delta Omega Epsilon Fraternity Inc. Theta Chapter at SUNY Canton. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Delta Omega Epsilon Fraternity, Inc". SUNY Canton. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ↑ Delta Omega Epsilon Records Year 35 Page 16
- ↑ "Chapters". Delta Omega Epsilon Fraternity Inc. Archived from the original on 2013-04-22. Retrieved 2025-03-28 – via web.archive.org. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Delta Omega Epsilon". State University of New York at Oneonta. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ↑ "About the Theta Chapter". Delta Omega Epsilon Fraternity Theta Chatper at SUNY Canton. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
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