Delta Phi Omega

Delta Phi Omega (commonly referred to as DPO, or ) is a nationally-based, South Asian-interest, multicultural sorority in the United States. It is a social, service, and philanthropy-based Greek letter organization whose main focus is to empower women and promote cultural awareness through involvement with their universities and communities.

It is a member of the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA). Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is the largest South Asian interest-based sorority in the nation. It has over 2,600 sisters in 25 chapters and 26 colonies across the country.

History

On December 6, 1998, sixteen South Asian women formed Delta Phi Omega at the University of Houston. The sixteen Honorable National Founding Mothers are:

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It is a member of the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA). Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is the largest South Asian interest-based sorority in the nation. It has over 2,000 sisters in 25 chapters and 26 colonies across the country.

Symbols

Delta Phi Omega's motto is "We Dreamt, We Saw, We Conquered". Its pillars are sisterhood, honesty, loyalty, respect, and friendship.

The sorority's colors are red, black, and silver. Its flower is the white orchid. Its mascot is the Bengal tiger. The sorority's jewels are ruby red and diamond.

Activities

The sorority's annual national initiatives are "Be The Change" National Community Partner and Literacy Through Unity Week. The annual Literacy Through Unity Week raises awareness of children's education and literacy, along with fundraising at the respective universities and cities to support related charities. Events associated with Literacy Through Unity Week include community service projects, movie nights, books and panel discussions, fundraising nights, and Informationals by nonprofit organizations such as Asha for Education, Pratham, and CARE.

Organization

In 2001, sisters foresaw a rapid expansion of Delta Phi Omega and recognized the need for a central governing body. Therefore they founded the first National Council of Delta Phi Omega on February 1, 2002, which became the administrative entity of the sorority. The National Council ensures the continuity of the original purpose, mission, and ideals of the National Founding Mothers. Its functions also include handling matters of controversy, coordinating national-level programs, and overseeing chapter compliance with national policies. Each year at the national conference women are elected to the National Council, board, and regional director positions.

After the National Council, the next tier is the National Board, which is made up of positions that are more geared towards expansion and maintaining the sorority on an organizational level, keeping records, and ensuring everything continues to run smoothly and professionally.

Following the National Board are Regional Directors. Delta Phi Omega is currently divided into nine regions, with each region consisting of about four to nine schools. The final tier is an Alumna Advisor, which each charter has.

Chapters

In the following list, active chapters and charters are listed in bold and inactive chapters and charters are in ''italics''.

See also

* List of social sororities and women's fraternities
* List of Asian American fraternities and sororities
* Cultural interest fraternities and sororities

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Fraternities and sororities in the United States
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Student organizations established in 1998
1998 establishments in Texas
National APIDA Panhellenic Association
Women's organizations based in the United States
Indian-American history
Indian-American culture in Texas