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Our Purpose
Our Local History
Our Founders
Our National History
The Delta Zeta Creed
Symbols
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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.
The purpose of this sorority shall be advanced through the National Convention, the National Council, and the college and alumnae chapters.
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The Epsilon Zeta chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority was formerly the Alpha Beta chapter of Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority, which was founded at Drexel Institute of Technology on February 24, 1928.
Delta Zeta and Delta Sigma Epsilon Sororities merged nationally on August 22, 1956 to become one sorority.
On October 13, 1956, the Alpha Beta Chapter was formally initiated into Delta Zeta Sorority to become the Epsilon Zeta chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority. Sisters of the University of Connecticut and the University of Rhode Island conducted the initiation ceremony.
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Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, and Mabelle Minton |
On October 24, 1902, Delta Zeta Sorority was founded at Miami University by six women: Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons,
Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Mabelle Minton. Women had only been fully admitted to the university
that semester, and this group of women decided they wanted to form a sorority.
Under the guidance of Dr. Guy Potter Benton, the Miami University president, they did so. Dr. Benton was named as the Grand Patron of the sorority, and to this day, is the only man to ever wear our badge. In 1911, Delta Zeta representatives first attended meetings of the National Panhellenic Council.
We celebrated our sorority's centennial on October 24, 2002. |
To the world,
I promise temperance and insight and courage,
To crusade for justice,
To seek the truth and defend it always:
To those whom my life may touch in slight measure,
May I give graciously
Of what is mine;
To my friends,
Understanding and appreciation;
To those closer ones,
Love that is ever steadfast;
To my mind,
Growth;
To myself,
Faith
That I may walk truly
In the light of the Flame.
–– Dorothy Mumford Williams, Alpha Zeta (1939)
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The
Delta Zeta Badge depicts a lamp bearing our sorority letters. Beneath the lamp is a column with four pearls. Atop the lamp is a diamond within flames. |
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The
Delta Zeta Crest
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Coat of Arms contains many symbols. The meaning behind these symbols is reserved for initiated members. |
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Our
flower is the Killarney Rose. |
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Our
emblem is the Roman Lamp. |
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Our
colors are Old Rose and Nile Green. |
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Our
jewel is the diamond. |
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Our
official mascot is the turtle. |
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Our
national magazine is called The Lamp and is published quarterly. |
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