Delta Psi Sigma
| Delta Psi Sigma | |
|---|---|
| ΔΨΣ | |
| File:Delta Psi Sigma crest.png | |
| Founded | January 14, 2001 New York City, New York, US |
| Type | Social |
| Emphasis | Multicultural |
| Scope | Regional |
| Motto | Perpetual Sisterhood Through Unity and Strength |
| Pillars | Academics, Social Relations, Service, and Sisterhood |
| Colors | Imperial Sky Blue and White |
| Flower | Gladiolus |
| Jewel | Aquamarine |
| Mascot | Unicorn |
| Philanthropy | March of Dimes |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Colonies | 1 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Website | deltapsisigmainc |
Delta Psi Sigma (ΔΨΣ), is an American multicultural, inter-collegiate sorority founded on January 14, 2001. Commonly known as DYS or Deltas, the sorority has expanded to four chapters in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
History[edit]
Delta Psi Sigma was established in New York City, New York on January 14, 2001.[1][2] Its five founding sisters were Danna Chang, Kate Chen, Melissa D’Souza, Annie Park, and Michelle Tang.[1][2] These five founding sisters originated from Buffalo University, Hofstra University, Manhattan College, and New York University.[2] They wanted to establish a multicultural sorority that would bring together women of different cultural backgrounds.[2]
Delta Psi Sigma's purpose to "unite college women from various campuses to encourage, motivate academic achievement, cultural diversity, promote sisterhood, guidance, love and friendship amongst our sisters to provide service to our community."[3]
Symbols[edit]
Delta Psi Sigma's motto is "Perpetual Sisterhood Through Unity and Strength".[4] Its colors are imperial sky blue and white.[4][2] Its flower is the gladiolus.[4][2] The sorority's jewel is aquamarine and its mascot is the unicorn.[4][2] Its goals or pillars are Academics, Social Relations, Service, and Sisterhood.[4][5]
Philanthropy[edit]
Since the sorority's founding, Delta Psi Sigma Sorority’s national philanthropy has been March of Dimes.[6]
Chapters[edit]
Delta Psi Sigma has two active chapters and one active colony.[7] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Location | Status | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | January 14, 2001 | New York, New York | Active | |
| Beta | December 7, 2002 | Boston, Massachusetts | Active | |
| Gamma | 20xx ?–202x ? | New Jersey | Inactive | |
| Delta | Inactive | |||
| Epsilon | March 12, 2022 | Lowell, Massachusetts | Active |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Our History". Delta Psi Sigma Sorority Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "About Us". Delta Psi Sigma Inc. New York City Chapter. Archived from the original on 2016-02-09. Retrieved 2024-09-11 – via web.archive.org. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Delta Psi Sigma Sorority Inc". Delta Psi Sigma Sorority Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "General Information". Delta Psi Sigma Sorority Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ↑ "Home". Boston Deltas. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2024-09-11 – via web.archive.org. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Philanthropy". Delta Psi Sigma Inc. New York City Chapter. Archived from the original on 2016-02-08. Retrieved 2024-09-11 – via web.archive.org|. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Our Sisterhood". Delta Psi Sigma Sorority Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
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