Kappa Delta Kappa Sorority (ΚΔΚ), also known as KDK, is an American local sorority established in 1938 at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.[1]
| Kappa Delta Kappa | |
|---|---|
| ΚΔΚ | |
 | |
| Founded | November 22, 1938 Ursinus College |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | "A bond that will not falter as the years go by." |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Symbol | Scales Dove |
| Flower | Yellow Talisman Rose |
| Mascot | Winking Cat |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Headquarters | Collegeville, Pennsylvania United States |
History
editThe first meeting of Kappa Delta Kappa was held on November 22, 1938, in the South Hall dormitory (now Musser Hall) of Ursinus College.[2][3] It was established as a social organization that would "create a closer tie between the alumni and the undergraduate women, and to provide a group which will cooperate toward the advancement of Ursinus College."[4][2] Its founders were:[3]
- Claire Borrell - President
- Dorothy Cullen - Vice President
- Elizabeth Funk - Recording Secretary
- Jean Clawson - Treasurer
- Lucia Citta - Corresponding Secretary
- Blanche Schultz - Chaplain
Symbols
editThe Greek letters of the sorority stand for beauty (Kappa), justice (Delta), and Purity (Kappa).[3] Its crest features the rose to symbolize beauty, scales for justice, and the dove for purity.[3]
The motto of Kappa Delta Kappa is "a bond that will not falter as the years go by."[1] Its colors are green and gold.[1] Its mascot is the Winking Cat.[1] Its flower is the yellow tailisan rose.
Activities
editThe sorority meets on Sunday nights for its business meeting.[2][1] Members also attend social events and meals three times a week.[1]
Membership
editMembership in Kappa Delta Kappa is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors at Ursinus College who are non-male identifying genders.[2] It accepts women of any race, sexual orientation, or religion.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Kappa Delta Kappa | Ursinus College". Internet Archive. Archived from the original on 2012-12-01. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ^ a b c d "Kappa Delta Kappa | Student Organizations". Ursinus College. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "History | Kappa Delta Kappa". Archived from the original on April 19, 2012. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ^ "Greek Organizations". Urinus College. Retrieved July 28, 2023.