Delta Sigma Iota
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| Delta Sigma Iota | |
|---|---|
| ΔΣΙ | |
 | |
| Founded | August 15, 2000 Pennsylvania State University |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NAPA |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | South Asian |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Donec Excessus Adeo |
| Pillars | Service, Education, Unity |
| Slogan | Building Leaders, One Brother at a Time |
| Colors | Navy Blue, White, and Maroon |
| Mascot | King Cobra |
| Chapters | 2 |
| Colonies | 3 |
| Nickname | DSI |
| Headquarters | New Brunswick, New Jersey United States |
| Website | www |
Delta Sigma Iota (ΔΣΙ) is a collegiate, South Asian interest, multicultural, social fraternity located in the United States. It was established at Pennsylvania State University in 2000 and has chartered nine chapters in the United States.
History
[edit]Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc., was founded on August 15, 2000, at the University Park campus of Pennsylvania State University as a South Asian interest, multicultural, social, Greek letter fraternity.[1][2][3] Its founding fathers were:[4][5]
- Tarak Bhavsa
- Vishal Desai
- Roby Palakudy
- Rupesh Patel
- Vipul Patel
It became a member of the National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association (NAPA) on February 8, 2016.[3][1] Its headquarters are in New Brunswick, New Jersey.[citation needed]
Symbols
[edit]Delta Sigma Iota's motto is Donec Excessus Adeo.[citation needed] Its slogan is "Building Leaders, One Brother at a Time".[citation needed] Its pillars are Service, Education, and Unity.[6][3][5]
The fraternity's colors are navy blue, white, and maroon.[citation needed] Its mascot is the king cobra, chosen because it embodies the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi, powerful but attacking only in defense.[6]
Philanthropy
[edit]Delta Sigma Iota's national philanthropies are the South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters (SAMAR), a community-based network member of the National Marrow Donor Program, and Only With Consent, dedicated to stopping sexual violence.[7][5]
Chapters
[edit]In the following list, active chapters and colonies are listed in bold and inactive chapters are in italics.[2][8]
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | August 15, 2000 – 2024 | Pennsylvania State University | University Park, Pennsylvana | Inactive | [9][10][a] |
| Beta | 2004 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Inactive | [11] |
| Gamma | April 8, 2006 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, North Carolina | Active | [12][5] |
| Delta | 2006 | Rutgers University–New Brunswick | New Brunswick, New Jersey | Active | [13][14] |
| Epsilon Colony | Inactive | ||||
| Zeta | 2014 | Montclair State University | Montclair, New Jersey | Colony | [15] |
| Eta | 2011–2014 | Duke University | Durham, North Carolina | Inactive | |
| Theta | 2014–202x ? | Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio | Inactive | |
| Iota | 2019 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, North Carolina | Colony | [16] |
| Kappa | 2023 | Bentley University | Waltham, Massachusetts | Colony | [17] |
- ^ The university suspended the chapter through May 2026 for hazing, alcohol, and/or drug violations and other university policies.
See also
[edit]- List of social fraternities and sororities
- List of Asian American fraternities and sororities
- Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc.
- ^ a b William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), section showing Delta Sigma Iota chapters". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 31 December 2021. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
- ^ a b c "NAPA Welcomes Three New Member Organizations". February 11, 2016.
- ^ "Our Founding Fathers". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ a b c d "Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc". North Carolina State University Multicultural Greek Council. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ a b "Pillars & Mascot". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "National Philanthropies". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Chapters & Colonies". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Pennsylvania State University". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ Kines, Halie (2024-06-10). "Penn State Suspends Theta Delta Chi over 'high risk' Event". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. pp. A3. Retrieved 2024-09-12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "History". Delta Sigma IotaThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "North Carolina State University". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Recognized Chapters | Fraternity and Sorority Affairs - Division of Student Affairs". Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ "Rutgers University". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Montclair State University". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "University of North Carolina at Charlotte". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Bentley University". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-12.