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Delta Phi Epsilon | About Us |
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| Mission: The mission of the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority is to develop in women a social consciousness and a commitment to think and act for the greater good. We assure continuous development and achievement for women through individual attention and smart, strategic growth. |
| History: On March 17, 1917, five women at New York University School of Law took a pledge of loyalty and so founded the Alpha Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon, the first non-sectarian, social sorority and the only one founded at a profession school. Five years later, on March 17, 1922, Delta Phi Epsilon was formally incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. |
| Flower: The Lovely Purple Iris |
| Purpose: Delta Phi Epsilon was formed "for the purpose of promoting good fellowship among sorority women...to help...in acquiring knowledge, appreciation, discriminating judgment, and a true feeling of sisterly love through the interaction of sympathetic and friendly natures." -From the Notes of our Founders, 1917 |
| The Pearl Program: Pearl
stands for Personal Enrichment Activities for Responsible Living. Delta
Phi Epsilon strives to organize activities following the principles of
the Five Pearls: Sisterhood, Service, Scholarship, Self, and Social. |
| Philanthropies: 1. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) 2. Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) 3. The Delta Phi Epsilon Education Foundation |
| Colors: Royal Purple and Pure Gold |
| Motto: Esse Quam Videri (To Be Rather than to Seem to Be) |
| Mascot: The Unicorn |
| Magazine: The Triad |
| Slogan: Dedication, Pride, and Excellence |