Delta Epsilon Psi
| Delta Epsilon Psi | |
|---|---|
| ΔΕΨ | |
 | |
| Founded | October 1, 1998 University of Texas |
| Type | Social |
| Emphasis | Service |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | "In Brotherhood Lies Our Strength" |
| Colors | Navy blue silver |
| Symbol | The Asiatic lion |
| Chapters | 16 chapters, 17 colonies |
| Members | 2500+ active |
| Headquarters | 909 W. 22nd St Austin, Texas United States |
| Website | deltaepsilonpsi.org |
Delta Epsilon Psi (ΔΕΨ) is a South Asian interest social and service fraternity located in the United States. Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on October 1, 1998 at the University of Texas at Austin. The 18 founders formed the fraternity to provide a unified South Asian voice at the school.[1] Since then, Delta Epsilon Psi has grown to be the largest South Asian interest fraternity in the nation.[2]
The purpose of Delta Epsilon Psi is to develop leadership qualities within its members by instilling within them the three pillars (Brotherhood, Discipline, and Commitment) upon which the fraternity was founded.
Founding fathers
Delta Epsilon Psi's founding fathers are:[1]
Philanthropy
Delta Epsilon Psi's philanthropies are research towards curing juvenile diabetes (type 1 diabetes) through the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), and supporting the National Marrow Donor Program.[3][4]
North-American Interfraternity Conference
In April 2011, Delta Epsilon Psi officially became nationally recognized by the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC).
Chapters and colonies
Delta Epsilon Psi's website lists 33 chapters and colonies.[5]
Chapters
Colonies
For several colonies, no location is given on the fraternity's website. These colonies may not be affiliated with a school, the affiliation may be in process or have been revoked, or the website may not have been updated:
- Omicron Colony
- Phi Colony
- Chi Colony
- Psi Colony
- Alpha Zeta Colony
See also
References
- ^ a b http://www.deltaepsilonpsi.org/national/about-us/history
- ^ http://www.deltaepsilonpsi.org/national/membership/milestones
- ^ http://www.deltaepsilonpsi.org/national/philanthropy/jdrf
- ^ http://www.deltaepsilonpsi.org/national/philanthropy/bone-marrow-drive
- ^ "Chapters and Colonies". Delta Epsilon Psi. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ "Delta Epsilon Psi Alpha Theta Colony". Retrieved 11 December 2014.