Chi Delta Theta (ΧΔΘ) (also Chi Delt) is an Asian-American Interest sorority based in California. The organization strives to promote sisterhood, community service, academics, cultural awareness and social activity in the lives of its members.
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| Founded | October 13, 1989 University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Type | Cultural |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Asian-American interest |
| Scope | Regional |
| Colors | Pink and Silver |
| Symbol | Fan |
| Flower | Orchid |
| Chapters | 8 |
| Headquarters | Santa Barbara, California United States |
| Website | www |
History
editEstablishment
editChi Delta Theta was established at the University of California, Santa Barbara on October 13, 1989 by Alison Suto and Joanne Yamaoka. With nineteen founding members, Chi Delta Theta became the first Asian-American interest sorority to be recognized by the university.[1][2]
Founding Mothers
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Alison Suto and Joanne Yamaoka along with seventeen founding sisters formed the Alpha chapter of Chi Delta Theta, the first Asian-American interest sorority on the University of California, Santa Barbara campus.
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Expansion
editAdditional chapters were soon established, and growth has continued over the following 30 years.[2]
Chi Delta Theta's regional expansion began with a colony at Cal Poly, SLO which chartered as the Beta chapter in 1993. It reached Northern California with establishment of Epsilon chapter in 2000 at UC Davis. The sorority now has seven chapters and one colony, all in California. The organization is open to national expansion.[2]
The sisterhood has exhibited steady growth and continued participation of alumnae members, with over 500 sisters across California. The organization prides itself continuing bonds among all members including alumnae and members of its chapters.
Symbols and traditions
editThe colors of the sorority are Pink and Silver.
The official flower is the Orchid.
In certain printed and electronic media, including the official website, the sorority refers to members as "sxsters", perhaps in a nod to diversity.
Chapters
editThese are the chapters of Chi Delta Theta. Active chapters and colonies are noted in bold, inactive chapters are noted in italics. [2]
| Chapter | Installed Date and Range | University | City | State | Status | Reference |
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| Alpha (Α) | October 13, 1989 | University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | CA | Active | [3][4] |
| Beta (Β) | April 24, 1993 | California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | CA | Active | [5][6] |
| Gamma (Γ) | April 30, 1999 | Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | CA | Active | [7] |
| Delta (Δ) | May 22, 1999 | California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | Active | [8] |
| Epsilon (Ε) | April 30, 2000 | University of California, Davis | Davis | CA | Active | [9] |
| Zeta (Ζ) | August 20, 2010 | University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | Active | [10] |
| Eta (Η) | August 18, 2018 | California State University, Northridge | Northridge | CA | Active | [11] |
| Theta (Θ) | April 24, 2022 | University of California, San Diego | San Diego | CA | Active | [12] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Chi Delta Theta Sorority". Chi Delta Theta Sorority. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ^ a b c d William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive)". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 21 Aug 2021. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
- ^ Alpha chapter was the first recognized Asian-interest sorority on the Santa Barbara campus.
- ^ Alpha chapter's campus portal at UCSB, accessed 21 Aug 2021.
- ^ Beta chapter originated as a colony on February 3, 1992 by ten chapter founders. This was also the pioneering Asian-interest sorority on its campus.
- ^ Beta chapter's campus portal at CP-SLO, accessed 21 Aug 2021.
- ^ Gamma chapter originated as a colony on February 1, 1997 by three chapter founders.
- ^ Delta chapter originated as a colony on February 28, 1998 by thirteen chapter founders.
- ^ Epsilon chapter originated as a colony on February 20, 1999 by seven chapter founders. This chapter was the first to be installed in Northern California.
- ^ Zeta chapter originated as a colony on May 23, 2008 by ten chapter founders.
- ^ Eta chapter originated as a colony on June 23, 2016 by four chapter founders.
- ^ Theta chapter originated as a colony on May 28, 2021 by seven chapter founders.