Delta Phi Omega
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| Founded | December 6, 1998 University of Houston |
| Type | Social and Service |
| Motto | “We Dreamt, We Saw, We Conquered” |
| Colors |
█ Red █ Black █ Silver |
| Symbol | Bengal Tiger |
| Flower | White Orchid |
| Mascot | Bengal Tiger |
| Philanthropy | Children’s Education and Literacy |
| Chapters | 13 |
| Colonies | 27 |
| Headquarters | Norman, Oklahoma, USA |
| Homepage | [1] |
Delta Phi Omega (commonly referred to as DPO, ∆ΦΩ, and DPhiO) a nationally based South Asian-interest sorority in the United States, with over 1300 sisters in thirteen chapters and twenty-seven colonies.
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[edit] Origin
Established on December 6, 1998 at the University of Houston by seventeen South Asian women, Delta Phi Omega was envisioned as an organization that would focus on the diverse Indian culture through participation in various community and service projects, promote the advancement of South Asian women, and unite women among the South Asian community. Its pillars are Sisterhood, Honesty, Loyalty, Respect, and Friendship. Every year, Delta Phi Omega continues to expand and make its presence known throughout the college campuses and the surrounding communities.
The Honorable National Founding Mothers:
- Simran Bakshi
- Heena Bhakta-Palmer
- Leena Cherian-Joseph
- Bonna Choudhari
- Rita Dhanani
- Anita Jari
- Monica Manghanani
- Amitha Nikam
- Avni Patel
- Jesika Patel
- Jolly Patel
- Shevon Patel
- Sonal Patel
- Arati Shah
- Deepa Swamy
- Manisha Vakharia
- Sarika Wadhawan
[edit] Organization
In 2001, alumni sisters foresaw a rapid expansion of DPO and recognized the need for a central governing body. They founded the first National Council of Delta Phi Omega on February 1, 2002, which became the administrative entity of the sorority. The National Council ensures the continuity of the original purpose and mission and ideals of the National Founding Mothers. Its functions also include handling matters of controversy, coordinating national-level programs, and overseeing chapter compliance with the national policies. Each year at the National Conference, five alumni sisters, as well as area directors, are elected to the National Council.
[edit] National initiatives
- Literacy Through Unity Week, Benefiting Pratham and CARE, and Asha For Education
- Bone Marrow Drives
- "Be The Change" National Community Partner
[edit] Literacy through Unity Week
The annual Literacy through Unity Week supports children’s education and literacy by choosing a beneficiary each year for donation of its fundraising proceeds from every chapter and colony. Literacy Through Unity week is dedicated to raising awareness concerning children’s education and literacy, along with fundraising at the respective universities and cities.
Events associated with Literacy Through Unity week include:
- Community Service Projects
- Informationals by organizations, such as Asha for Education, Pratham, and CARE
- Movie nights
- Book discussions
- Panel discussions
- Fundraising percentage nights
[edit] List of Chapters and Colonies
*Chapters:
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- Alpha Chapter - University of Houston - Houston, Texas
- Beta Chapter - University of Texas at San Antonio - San Antonio, Texas
- Gamma Chapter - City Wide Chapter - Drexel University, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Delta Chapter - DePaul University - Chicago, IL
- Epsilon Chapter - University of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX
- Zeta Chapter - University of Maryland College Park- College Park, MD
- Eta Chapter - Florida International University - Miami, FL
- Theta Chapter - University of Oklahoma – Norman, OK
- Iota Chapter - Northeastern University - Boston, MA
- Kappa Chapter - Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA
- Lambda Chapter - University of South Florida - Tampa, FL
- Mu Chapter - University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL
- Nu Chapter - Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR
*Colonies:
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- University of Florida - Gainesville, FL
- Pace University - Pleasantville & NYC, NY
- University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX
- University of Washington - Seattle, WA
- Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY
- Penn State University - University Park, PA
- Texas Women's University, University of North Texas - Denton, TX
- New Jersey Institute of Technology - Newark, NJ
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Baltimore, MD
- University of California at San Diego - San Diego, CA
- Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, NC
- Purdue University - Lafayette, IN
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Knoxville, TN
- Indiana University at Bloomington - Bloomington, IN
- University of Georgia - Athens, GA
- Boston University - Boston, MA
- Baylor University - Waco, TX
- Emory University - Atlanta, GA
- University of California Davis - Davis, CA
- University of Rochester - Rochester, NY
- Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ
- University of Miami - Coral Gables, FL
- University of Alabama, Birmingham - Birmingham, AL
- Wayne State University - Detroit, MI
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Twin Cities, MN
- Atlanta City Colony - Atlanta, GA
