Delta Epsilon Psi () is a

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n interest social and service

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located in the United States. Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on at the

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History

Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on October 1, 1998 at the

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'. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed August 17, 2024. Its eighteen founders formed the fraternity to provide a unified South Asian voice at the school. Delta Epsilon Psi's founding fathers were:The purpose of Delta Epsilon Psi is to develop leadership qualities within its members by instilling within them the three pillars—Brotherhood, Discipline, and Commitment—upon which the fraternity was founded. In , Delta Epsilon Psi officially became nationally recognized by the

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(NIC).

Symbols

The motto of Delta Epsilon Psi is "In Brotherhood Lies Our Strength". Its pillars are Brotherhood, Discipline, and Commitment. The fraternity's colors are navy blue and silver. Its mascot is the

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Philanthropy

Delta Epsilon Psi's philanthropies are research towards curing

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through the

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(JDRF), and supporting the National Marrow Donor Program.

Chapters

Following is a list of Delta Epsilon Psi chapters and

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. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters and institutions are indicated in ''italics''.

Notable members

* Asim Siddiqui, chairman and a founding trustee of the City Circle * Vijay Viswanathan, diabetologist

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