Delta Phi Epsilon (ΔΦΕ or DPhiE) is an international sorority founded on March 17, 1917 at New York University Law School in Manhattan.[1] It is one of 26 social sororities that form the National Panhellenic Conference.[2] It has 110 active chapters, three of which are located in Canada, making the sorority an international organization.
On March 17, 1917, at the New York University School of Law, then known as Washington Square College Law, five women founded the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority: Dorothy Cohen Schwartzman, Ida Bienstock Landau,[3] Minna Goldsmith Mahler, Eva Effron Robin, and Sylvia Steierman Cohn. A factor in founding the sorority was to create one accepting of all races and religions, and they were the first non-sectarian social sorority to do so.[4] These five women, collectively called the DIMES by the Sorority as an abbreviation of their first names, wanted to "promote good fellowship among the women students among the various colleges in the country...to create a secret society composed of these women based upon their good moral character, regardless of nationality or creed...to have distinct chapters at various colleges".[1][5]
Five years later, in 1922, Delta Phi Epsilon was officially incorporated under the state laws of New York and that same year became an international sorority by placing its Epsilon chapter at McGill University in Canada. As of 2021 there are more than 67,000 members of Delta Phi Epsilon.[4][5]
The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, established in 1966 to honor Delta Phi Epsilon's Golden Anniversary, helps members and their children further their education through scholarships, grants, and loans. The foundation also supports sorority education and volunteer training initiatives.[7]
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation aids those with the genetic disease cystic fibrosis (CF) through research, grants, and awareness campaigns. Founded by Phyllis Kossoff, a member of the sorority's Delta chapter at Hunter College, and other concerned parents, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation became the leader in raising funding for research and raising awareness for the disease.[8] At the sorority's December 1957 Convention, Phyllis petitioned her sisters to have the sorority adopt CFF as its official philanthropy. Chapters across North America raise money and awareness. Many chapters host a fundraising event known as Deepher Dude which is a male dance competition. Some chapters fill tote bags, called Tate's Totes, with various items that make an extended hospital stay more comfortable for children with cystic fibrosis and their parents. These totes are then taken to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Care Centers for distribution. Tate's Totes was started by past International President Donna Von Bruening (Sigma chapter at Ohio State University) shortly after taking office, after her nephew Tate had been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Other chapters host 65 Roses Gala events. Sixty-five roses is significant to CF children since the word "cystic fibrosis" is difficult for a child to say.[9] Since 1957, Delta Phi Epsilon has raised millions of dollars for CFF. At the 2016 International Leadership Forum, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority gave their largest single donation to date of $471,060.[10]
The sorority's other philanthropic partner is the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, which provides resources and education to fight anorexia and other eating disorders. Each chapter sponsors an annual eating disorder awareness week on their campus to increase awareness of eating disorders and provide information to family and friends of sufferers.[11]
Membership
As with all National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities, women may join Delta Phi Epsilon if they attend as an undergraduate a university with an active chapter from which they receive a membership offer.[12] Before graduation, the sorority's programming focuses on five areas: sisterhood, scholarship, self, service, and social.[13] Members of the sorority must follow the three core values: Justice, sisterhood, and love.[14] After graduation, the programming for alumnae moves to five other areas: character, civic, cultural, connection, career.[15]
Symbols
Delta Phi Epsilon's flower is the Lovely Purple Iris, and its international mascot is the Unicorn. The sisterhood badge is an equilateral triangle in gold surrounded by 21 pearls, the jewel of the sorority. DPhiE's open motto is "Esse Quam Videri" (in Latin: "To be rather than to seem to be").[1] The hold great value in the foudning principles of justice, sisterhood, and love.[14]
Policy on trans and non-binary inclusion
The sorority's Committee on Trans and Gender Non-Binary Inclusion developed a policy, in 2017,[16] Inclusive of trans women and non-binary individuals for membership. This policy was subsequently adopted by the organization's International Governing Board.
"This policy reflects Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority’s commitment to anti-discrimination practices in relation to all trans women and non-binary individuals [potential new members, sisters (active and alumnae), volunteers, and staff] and ensures their rights to express themselves and live authentically are respected and protected. The purpose of this policy is to establish an environment that is safe, welcoming, and free from stigma and discrimination for all potential new members, sisters, volunteer, and staff, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression."[17]
Alongside an outline for recruitment, the policy also outlines definitions and guidelines for active chapters to uphold respect for trans and non-binary individuals.
Judith Heumann (Upsilon) – Former Assistant Secretary Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services, US Department of Education (Clinton Administration),[20] Disability Rights Activist
^ abc. Delta Phi Epsilon. Archived from the original on 26 February 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
^. National Panhellenic Conference. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
^Noted in a post showcasing notable sorority women by historian Fran Becque, on her blog, fraternity History & More, 17 Mar 2021.
^ abNoted on the Delta Phi Epsilon website, accessed 18 Mar 2021.
^ abcWilliam Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), section showing Delta Phi Epsilon chapters". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 29 December 2022. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
^. Delta Phi Epsilon. Archived from the original on 27 June 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
^"Phyllis Kossoff accepts Spirit of American Award at CFF VLC 2016". Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
^The "Sixty-five Roses" story is further explained on the CFF website, accessed 18 Mar 2021.
^"Delta Phi Epsilon CFF Donation 2016 – Philanthropy Luncheon". Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
^(PDF). The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
^. News. Delta Phi Epsilon. Archived from the original on 2 June 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
^"Delta Phi Epsilon includes transgender, non-binary students, other sororities could soon follow - The State News". statenews.com. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
^"Delta Phi Epsilon | Delta Phi Epsilon Announces Policy on Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion". Retrieved 2020-05-04.
^ abcdefghi. Delta Phi Epsilon. Archived from the original on August 18, 2007. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
^. About DPhiE. Delta Phi Epsilon. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
^"Regional Oral History Office : Judith Heumann". University of California, Berkeley. 2004. Retrieved 2013-01-05.
^Becque, Fran (6 July 2016). "Fraternity and Sorority Members Competing in the 2016 Olympics". Focus on Fraternity History & More. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
External links
Delta Phi Epsilon Website
Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation
February 18, 2023
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This article is about the social sorority For the professional fraternity and sorority see Delta Phi Epsilon professional Delta Phi Epsilon DFE or DPhiE is an international sorority founded on March 17 1917 at New York University Law School in Manhattan 1 It is one of 26 social sororities that form the National Panhellenic Conference 2 It has 110 active chapters three of which are located in Canada making the sorority an international organization Delta Phi EpsilonDFEFoundedMarch 17 1917 105 years ago 1917 03 17 New York University School of LawTypeSocialAffiliationNPCScopeInternationalMottoEsse Quam Videri To Be Rather Than To Seem To BeColors Royal Purple Pure GoldSymbolEquilateral TriangleFlowerIrisJewelPearlMascotUnicornPublicationThe TriadPhilanthropyNational Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders ANAD Cystic Fibrosis FoundationThe Delta Phi Epsilon Educational FoundationChapters110 ActiveHeadquarters251 S Camac Street Philadelphia PA 19107 USAWebsitewww wbr dphie wbr org Contents 1 History 2 Philanthropies 3 Membership 3 1 Symbols 3 2 Policy on trans and non binary inclusion 3 3 Notable alumnae 4 Active chapters 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory EditOn March 17 1917 at the New York University School of Law then known as Washington Square College Law five women founded the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Dorothy Cohen Schwartzman Ida Bienstock Landau 3 Minna Goldsmith Mahler Eva Effron Robin and Sylvia Steierman Cohn A factor in founding the sorority was to create one accepting of all races and religions and they were the first non sectarian social sorority to do so 4 These five women collectively called the DIMES by the Sorority as an abbreviation of their first names wanted to promote good fellowship among the women students among the various colleges in the country to create a secret society composed of these women based upon their good moral character regardless of nationality or creed to have distinct chapters at various colleges 1 5 Five years later in 1922 Delta Phi Epsilon was officially incorporated under the state laws of New York and that same year became an international sorority by placing its Epsilon chapter at McGill University in Canada As of 2021 there are more than 67 000 members of Delta Phi Epsilon 4 5 Philanthropies EditDelta Phi Epsilon is partnered with several international philanthropies via its Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 6 The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation established in 1966 to honor Delta Phi Epsilon s Golden Anniversary helps members and their children further their education through scholarships grants and loans The foundation also supports sorority education and volunteer training initiatives 7 The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation aids those with the genetic disease cystic fibrosis CF through research grants and awareness campaigns Founded by Phyllis Kossoff a member of the sorority s Delta chapter at Hunter College and other concerned parents the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation became the leader in raising funding for research and raising awareness for the disease 8 At the sorority s December 1957 Convention Phyllis petitioned her sisters to have the sorority adopt CFF as its official philanthropy Chapters across North America raise money and awareness Many chapters host a fundraising event known as Deepher Dude which is a male dance competition Some chapters fill tote bags called Tate s Totes with various items that make an extended hospital stay more comfortable for children with cystic fibrosis and their parents These totes are then taken to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation CFF Care Centers for distribution Tate s Totes was started by past International President Donna Von Bruening Sigma chapter at Ohio State University shortly after taking office after her nephew Tate had been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis Other chapters host 65 Roses Gala events Sixty five roses is significant to CF children since the word cystic fibrosis is difficult for a child to say 9 Since 1957 Delta Phi Epsilon has raised millions of dollars for CFF At the 2016 International Leadership Forum Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority gave their largest single donation to date of 471 060 10 The sorority s other philanthropic partner is the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders which provides resources and education to fight anorexia and other eating disorders Each chapter sponsors an annual eating disorder awareness week on their campus to increase awareness of eating disorders and provide information to family and friends of sufferers 11 Membership EditAs with all National Panhellenic Conference NPC sororities women may join Delta Phi Epsilon if they attend as an undergraduate a university with an active chapter from which they receive a membership offer 12 Before graduation the sorority s programming focuses on five areas sisterhood scholarship self service and social 13 Members of the sorority must follow the three core values Justice sisterhood and love 14 After graduation the programming for alumnae moves to five other areas character civic cultural connection career 15 Symbols Edit Delta Phi Epsilon s flower is the Lovely Purple Iris and its international mascot is the Unicorn The sisterhood badge is an equilateral triangle in gold surrounded by 21 pearls the jewel of the sorority DPhiE s open motto is Esse Quam Videri in Latin To be rather than to seem to be 1 The hold great value in the foudning principles of justice sisterhood and love 14 Policy on trans and non binary inclusion EditThe sorority s Committee on Trans and Gender Non Binary Inclusion developed a policy in 2017 16 Inclusive of trans women and non binary individuals for membership This policy was subsequently adopted by the organization s International Governing Board This policy reflects Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority s commitment to anti discrimination practices in relation to all trans women and non binary individuals potential new members sisters active and alumnae volunteers and staff and ensures their rights to express themselves and live authentically are respected and protected The purpose of this policy is to establish an environment that is safe welcoming and free from stigma and discrimination for all potential new members sisters volunteer and staff regardless of sex sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression 17 Alongside an outline for recruitment the policy also outlines definitions and guidelines for active chapters to uphold respect for trans and non binary individuals Notable alumnae Edit Stephanie Abrams Delta Kappa Meteorologist for The Weather Channel 18 Barbara Aronstein Black Phi First woman to head an Ivy League law school 18 Barbara Boxer Phi U S Senator California 18 Susan Davis Delta Zeta U S Representative 53rd District California 18 Lee Ducat Nu Founder of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation 19 Jackie Goldberg Delta Zeta California State Assembly 45th District 18 Judith Heumann Upsilon Former Assistant Secretary Office of Special Education amp Rehabilitation Services US Department of Education Clinton Administration 20 Disability Rights Activist Ofira Navon Psi Former First Lady of Israel 18 Judith Rodin Nu First female president of an Ivy League university 18 Jan Schakowsky Rho U S Congresswoman 9th District Illinois 18 Susan Polis Schutz Delta Sigma Poet Creator of Blue Mountain greeting cards 18 Aimee Boorman Head coach of the United States Women s Gymnastics team at the 2016 summer olympics 21 Meredith Eaton Actor who stars in multiple CBS shows including NCIS NCIS New Orleans and Macgyver Jasmine Linton Zeta Epsilon Contestant on the Great Canadian Baking Show Season 3 on CBC Phyllis Kossoff Delta Co Founder of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Peggy Bernheim Omega Judge Administrator NY Civil Court Judith Nierenberg Frank Delta Zeta California Community Planner Jane L Rosen Delta Xi Author Eliza Starts a RumorActive chapters EditThese are the current active chapters of Delta Phi Epsilon 5 Chapter College Charter DateAlpha New York University 1917 1966 1983Gamma Syracuse University 1921 1923 1949 199 2014Eta University of Pittsburgh 1925 1944 1966Lambda Adelphi University 1926 1937 1958 1971 2011Psi University of Georgia 1935 2007 12 6 15 re charterOmega University of Miami 1939 1980 1987 re charterDelta Delta Indiana University Bloomington 1946 1952 2014 re charterDelta Epsilon Drexel University 1947 1951 2004 re charterDelta Eta University of Michigan 1954 1971 1985Delta Iota Queens College City University of New York 1955 1973 1990 re charterDelta Kappa University of Florida 1955Delta Nu Temple University 1959 19 1984 1992 2009Delta Xi University of Maryland at College Park 1960Delta Pi Pennsylvania State University 1960 1966 2016 re charterDelta Sigma Rider University 1962Delta Upsilon University of Tampa 1965 1976 2019 re charterDelta Omega Monmouth University 1967 19 1985Phi Gamma Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1969 1974 1989Phi Eta Northeastern University 1969Phi Lambda Emory University 1977Phi Pi Widener University 1980Phi Tau Rutgers University Camden 1984 2004 2009 re charterPhi Upsilon Robert Morris University 1982 original charter 2012 re charterPhi Phi Towson University 1984 2004 2016 re charterPhi Chi University of Maryland Baltimore County 1983Phi Psi Keene State College 1984Epsilon Gamma Stevens Institute of Technology 1985Epsilon Delta Binghamton University 1985Epsilon Epsilon State University of New York at Albany 1985Epsilon Zeta La Salle University 1986Epsilon Eta State University of New York at Fredonia 1986Epsilon Iota State University of New York at Geneseo 1986Epsilon Kappa State University of New York at Cortland 1987Epsilon Lambda Michigan Technological University 1987Epsilon Mu State University of New York at Brockport 1987Epsilon Xi State University of New York at Oswego 1987Epsilon Omicron Clarion University of Pennsylvania 1987Epsilon Pi State University of New York at Plattsburgh 1988Epsilon Rho Hofstra University 1987Epsilon Upsilon Humboldt State University 1988Epsilon Phi Philadelphia University 1989Epsilon Chi William Paterson University 1989Alpha Alpha West Chester University 1989Alpha Delta Seton Hall University 1989Alpha Epsilon Kennesaw State University 1989Alpha Eta Montclair State University 1989Alpha Theta Stockton University 1989 1991 2015 re charterAlpha Kappa Fairleigh Dickinson University 1990Alpha Lambda York College of Pennsylvania 1989Alpha Gamma Florida International University 1989Alpha Mu University of Michigan Dearborn 1990Alpha Pi Southern Connecticut State University 1990Alpha Psi Lawrence Technological University 1991Alpha Chi Bloomsburg University 1991Alpha Phi Ramapo College of New Jersey 1991Alpha Rho Pace University 1991Alpha Sigma St Francis University 1991Alpha Tau Winona State University 1991Alpha Upsilon Johnson amp Wales University main campus 1991 2006 2012 re charterBeta Alpha Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 1991 2002 2018 re charterBeta Beta University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 1992Beta Eta New Jersey Institute of Technology 1992Beta Theta Kean University 1992Beta Iota St Cloud State University 1992Beta Lambda University of Wisconsin Stevens Point 1993Beta Mu Rowan University 1993Beta Xi The College of New Jersey 1993Beta Pi Concordia University 1994Beta Rho University of Illinois at Chicago 1994Beta Tau Nova Southeastern University 1994Beta Upsilon Rochester Institute of Technology 1995Beta Phi Central Michigan University 1996Beta Chi St Norbert College 1997Beta Psi Brandeis University 1997Beta Omega St John s University 1998Gamma Alpha Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1998Gamma Beta Florida Atlantic University 2002Gamma Gamma Schreiner University 2003Gamma Delta Texas A amp M University Kingsville 2004Gamma Epsilon University of New Haven 2007Gamma Zeta Webster University 2009Gamma Eta University at Buffalo 2010Gamma Iota Bridgewater State University 2010Gamma Kappa Capital University 2011Gamma Lambda Caldwell College 2011Gamma Mu Ferrum College 2011Gamma Nu Shawnee State University 2012Gamma Xi Rhode Island College 2012Gamma Omicron Georgia Southern University 2012Gamma Rho University of Maine 2012Gamma Sigma Tarleton State University 2013Gamma Upsilon Campbell University 2014Gamma Phi St Joseph s College 2014Gamma Chi Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2014Gamma Psi Johnson amp Wales University Charlotte Campus 2014Gamma Omega University of North Georgia 2015Zeta Alpha Tennessee Tech University 2015Zeta Beta Truman State University 2015Zeta Gamma Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 2015Zeta Delta Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2016Zeta Epsilon Carleton University 2016Zeta Zeta Young Harris College 2016Zeta Eta California State University Los Angeles 2016Zeta Theta University of Rhode Island 2017Zeta Iota Northern Arizona University 2017Zeta Kappa Union College 2018Zeta Lambda Farmingdale State University 2019Zeta Mu Ontario Tech University 2022See also EditPi Sigma Psi former chapter at Dartmouth College List of social fraternities and sororities List of Jewish fraternities and sororitiesReferences Edit a b c The Founding of DPhiE Delta Phi Epsilon Archived from the original on 26 February 2013 Retrieved 10 January 2013 Member Organizations National Panhellenic Conference Archived from the original on 28 June 2013 Retrieved 10 January 2013 Noted in a post showcasing notable sorority women by historian Fran Becque on her blog fraternity History amp More 17 Mar 2021 a b Noted on the Delta Phi Epsilon website accessed 18 Mar 2021 a b c William Raimond Baird Carroll Lurding eds Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities Baird s Manual Online Archive section showing Delta Phi Epsilon chapters Student Life and Culture Archives University of Illinois University of Illinois Archives Retrieved 29 December 2022 The main archive URL is The Baird s Manual Online Archive homepage About ANAD Delta Phi Epsilon Archived from the original on 27 June 2011 Retrieved 10 January 2013 History amp Leadership Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation Retrieved 8 August 2016 Phyllis Kossoff accepts Spirit of American Award at CFF VLC 2016 Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority Archived from the original on 2021 12 14 Retrieved 8 August 2016 The Sixty five Roses story is further explained on the CFF website accessed 18 Mar 2021 Delta Phi Epsilon CFF Donation 2016 Philanthropy Luncheon Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority Retrieved 8 August 2016 Delta Phi Epsilon Candlelight Vigil Packet PDF The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Archived from the original PDF on 27 April 2015 Retrieved 10 January 2013 How Sororities Work HowStuffWorks 2007 08 06 Retrieved 2018 06 27 The PEARL Program About DPhiE Delta Phi Epsilon Archived from the original on 27 February 2013 Retrieved 11 January 2013 a b DPhiE Epsilon Phi www memberplanet com Retrieved 2022 12 07 Alumnae Membership 101 News Delta Phi Epsilon Archived from the original on 2 June 2013 Retrieved 15 February 2013 Delta Phi Epsilon includes transgender non binary students other sororities could soon follow The State News statenews com Retrieved 2022 12 07 Delta Phi Epsilon Delta Phi Epsilon Announces Policy on Trans and Non Binary Inclusion Retrieved 2020 05 04 a b c d e f g h i Distinguished DPhiEs Delta Phi Epsilon Archived from the original on August 18 2007 Retrieved 10 January 2013 Distinguished DPhiE Members About DPhiE Delta Phi Epsilon Archived from the original on 27 February 2013 Retrieved 13 January 2013 Regional Oral History Office Judith Heumann University of California Berkeley 2004 Retrieved 2013 01 05 Becque Fran 6 July 2016 Fraternity and Sorority Members Competing in the 2016 Olympics Focus on Fraternity History amp More Retrieved 23 September 2016 External links EditDelta Phi Epsilon Website Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Delta Phi Epsilon social amp oldid 1135695845, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
