Delta Sigma Iota (ΔΣΙ) is a collegiate, South Asian interest, multicultural, social, Greek Fraternity located in the United States.
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Founded | August 15, 2000 Pennsylvania State University |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NAPA |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | South Asian |
Scope | National (US) |
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 | 4 |
Colonies | 5 |
Nickname | DSI |
Headquarters | New Brunswick, New Jersey United States |
Website | Delta Sigma Iota homepage |
History
editDelta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc., was founded on August 15, 2000 at the University Park campus of Pennsylvania State University.[1][2]
Founding Fathers
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Philanthropy
editSAMAR
editEstablished in 1992, South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters (SAMAR) is a community based Network member of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).[3]
The Mission Statement for SAMAR is, "To create an informed society of individuals who would make a conscious decision to become committed volunteer marrow/blood stem cell donors and be available to donate marrow/blood stem cells if they match a patient."[4]
Only With Consent
editThe Mission Statement for Only With Consent is, "Dedicated to stopping sexual violence through consent and health education. We exist to provide resources to young people so that they can make healthy choices. By upsetting rape culture, and generating consent culture we will help create a safe space for people across the world. Our goals are to educate people of all ages about consent and encourage all people to take action. We are creating age-appropriate educational curriculum that can be used in schools across the country. This will open up dialogue around consent which is the first and most important step towards creating consent culture."[5]
Leadership
editAs of March 22, 2024, national leaders of Delta Sigma Iota include:[1]
- National President: Jiten Solanki
- Public Relations: Rohan Gandhi
- Expansion: Makarand Wadagave
- Director of Service: Snehal Parikh
NAPA Council
editDelta Sigma Iota Fraternity Inc., on February 8, 2016, became an official member of The National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association (NAPA)[6]
The Mission Statement for National APIDA Panhellenic Association is, "Serves to advocate the needs of its member organizations and provides a forum to share ideas and resources within its members. NAPA supports the development of positive relations through open communication with interfraternal partners to enrich the fraternal experience."[7]
The Vision Statement for National APIDA Panhellenic Association is, "NAPA organizations set the gold standard for APIDA fraternities and sororities.[8] In addition to meeting the association’s base standards, NAPA member organizations are exposed to resources and expertise to help them continually improve and be the best they can be. Universities, Greek Councils, and students want the best APIDA fraternities and sororities on campus and they can find them in NAPA."[7]
Chapters
editChapters of Delta Sigma Iota include the following. Chapters and colonies listed in bold are active; those in italics are dormant.[2]
Chapter | Chartered/Range | Institution | City/County | State/ Province |
Country | Status | References |
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Alpha | August 15, 2000 | Pennsylvania State University | University Park | Pennsylvania | US | Active | |
Beta | 2004 | University of North Carolina | Chapel Hill | North Carolina | US | Inactive | |
Gamma | 2006 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh | North Carolina | US | Active | [9] |
Delta | 2006 | Rutgers University | New Brunswick | New Jersey | US | Active | [10] |
Epsilon | Unassigned ? | ||||||
Zeta | 2014–202x ?; 2023 ? | Montclair State University | Montclair | New Jersey | US | Colony | |
Eta | 2011–2014 | Duke University | Durham | North Carolina | US | Inactive | |
Theta | 2014–202x ? | Ohio State University | Columbus | Ohio | US | Inactive | |
Iota | 2019 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | North Carolina | US | Colony | |
Kappa | 2023 | Bentley University | Waltham | Massachusetts | US | Colony | [11] |
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.
- ^ "About Us | SAMAR". 5 November 2016.
- ^ "Partners | SAMAR".
- ^ "Mission & Goals | Only With Consent". onlywithconsent.org.
- ^ "NAPA Welcomes Three New Member Organizations". February 11, 2016.
- ^ a b "About".
- ^ "NAPA Programs - Awards". napahq.org.
- ^ "Fraternities | Fraternity and Sorority Life".
- ^ "Recognized Chapters | Fraternity and Sorority Affairs - Division of Student Affairs | Rutgers University-New Brunswick".
- ^ "Delta Sigma Iota at Bentley University, Instagram page". 22 March 2024.