Wikipedia

Omega Delta Sigma

Omega Delta Sigma (ΩΔΣ) is an American collegiate fraternity for veterans. Also known as ODS, it is a leadership and service-based co-ed fraternity.

Omega Delta Sigma
ΩΔΣ
Founded1999; 25 years ago (1999)
University of Florida
TypeLeadership and Service
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisMilitary
ScopeNational
MottoProfessional, Scholars, Warriors
PillarsSelfless Service and Leadership
Colors  Blue,   Black, and   Silver
SymbolAmerican Flag
PhilanthropyLT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Chapters4 (active)
HeadquartersP.O. Box 903
State College, Pennsylvania 16804
United States
Websitewww.ods.vet

History

edit

Omega Delta Sigma was founded by Carlos A Espitia[1] at the University of Florida in 1999 as a way for veterans to come together, share experiences, and meet other veterans.

Omega Delta Sigma helps with the transition from military to college life, creates a network of contacts, and offers support and services to veterans.[2] Since its founding, the fraternity has established several chapters located across the United States.[2]

Symbols

edit

The fraternity's colors are blue, black, and silver. Its motto is "Professional, Scholars, Warriors".[3] Its pillars are "Selflessness, Service, and Leadership". Its symbol is the American Flag.

Membership

edit

Potential members must be enrolled in a college or university with a chapter, have a GPA of 2.5, and must be a Veteran of or a currently serving member of the United States Armed Forces Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard. Veterans must have a discharge other than dishonorable.[4]

Philanthropy

edit

Omega Delta Sigma donates to the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Support the Troops, and Toys for Tots. Each chapter is encouraged to support local charitable organizations as well.

Chapters

edit

Following is a list of Omega Delta Sigma chapters.[5] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.

Chapter Founded Institution Location Status References
National Chapter 2009 State College, Pennsylvania Active
Pennsylvania Alpha 2009 Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania Active [6][7][8]
Texas Beta University of North Texas Denton, Texas Active
Kentucky Alpha Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky Active [9]
Colorado Alpha 2024 University of Denver Denver, Colorado Active
Louisiana Alpha March 14, 2018 University of New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana Inactive [10]
New Jersey Alpha 2015 William Paterson University Wayne, New Jersey Inactive
Illinois Alpha 2015 Illinois State University Normal, Illinois Inactive
Pennsylvania Delta 2015 Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, Pennsylvania Inactive
Pennsylvania Gamma 2014 Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley, Pennsylvania Inactive
Pennsylvania Beta 2013 Penn State Altoona Logan Township, Pennsylvania Inactive
Ohio Beta 2012 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Inactive
Massachusetts Alpha 2012 University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts Inactive
California Alpha March 8, 2012 California State University, Fresno Fresno, California Inactive [11][a]
Virginia Alpha February 20, 2012 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia Inactive [12][b]
Nevada Alpha February 2012 University of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nevada Inactive [13][14]
Texas Alpha 2009 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Kingsville, Texas Inactive
Florida Beta 1999 Saint Leo University St. Leo, Florida Inactive
Florida Alpha 1999 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Inactive
  1. ^ Chapter was established as a colony on January 7, 2011.
  2. ^ Chapter formed as a colony on March 9, 2011.

See also

edit

References

edit
  1. ^ "Founding Fathers - Omega Delta Sigma, National Veterans Fraternity, Inc". 2013-11-15. Archived from the original on 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  2. ^ a b Noted in its history, national website, accessed 28 August 2022.
  3. ^ "motto - Omega Delta Sigma, National Veterans Fraternity, Inc". 2013-11-15. Archived from the original on 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  4. ^ "Eligibility and Guidelines for Prospects - Omega Delta Sigma, National Veterans Fraternity, Inc". 2013-11-15. Archived from the original on 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  5. ^ "Chapters - Omega Delta Sigma, National Veterans Fraternity, Inc". 2013-11-15. Archived from the original on 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  6. ^ Corso, Vincent (July 1, 2021). "After Selling State College VFW Building, Club to Establish Home for Veterans' Fraternity". StageCollege.com. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Omega Delta Sigma - OrgCentral - Penn State University Park". orgcentral.psu.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  8. ^ Richards, Larkin (2022-10-28). "Omega Delta Sigma Fosters Community & Relationships For Military Veterans". Onward State. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  9. ^ "Omega Delta Sigma - Student Life & First-Year Experience". Eastern Kentucky University. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  10. ^ "Omega Delta Sigma LA-Alpha". The University of New Orleans. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  11. ^ "California Alpha Chapter - Omega Delta Sigma, National Veterans Fraternity, Inc". 2013-10-29. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  12. ^ "Virginia Alpha Chapter - Omega Delta Sigma, National Veterans Fraternity, Inc". 2013-11-15. Archived from the original on 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  13. ^ Shearer, Nicole (November 10, 2020). "Two student veterans share their experiences and insight". www.unr.edu. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  14. ^ "Nevada Alpha Chapter - Omega Delta Sigma, National Veterans Fraternity, Inc". 2013-11-15. Archived from the original on 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
edit
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Omega_Delta_Sigma&oldid=1252982957"