Delta Zeta Sorority Purpose:
The purpose of this sorority shall be to unite its members in the bonds of
sincere and lasting friendship, to stimulate one another in the pursuit of
knowledge, to promote the moral and social culture of its members, and to
develop plans for guidance and unity in action; objects worthy of the highest
aim and purpose of associated effort.
Facts. . .
Delta Zeta was founded on October 24, 1902 by these six women: Julia
Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mabelle Minton, and Mary
Collins. It is the first national sorority at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
Delta Zeta is one of the sororities with the largest number of college chapters.
Our 165 college chapters are distributed from coast to coast while our
250 alumnae chapters offer continuing association in 50 states, including
Hawaii and Alaska, as well as the United Kingdom and Canada.
The sorority colors are rose and green, the flower is the pink Killarney rose.
The Turtle is the Delta Zeta Sorority Mascot, reminding us that you never
get anywhere in life unless you stick your neck out.
The sorority emblem is the Roman lamp, its official jewel is the diamond.
Delta Zeta Headquarters is located in Oxford, Ohio.
Delta Zeta has a National loan fund and many scholarships to aid members
who may need financial assistance to finish their education.
Delta Zeta's quarterly magazine , THE LAMP OF DELTA ZETA, is sent to
all members.
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Epsilon Delta Chapter of Delta Zeta
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