Delta Psi Sigma

Delta Psi Sigma (ΔΨΣ), is a United States-based multicultural, inter-collegiate sorority founded on January 14, 2001. Commonly known as DYS or Deltas, the sorority has been expanding to 3 different locations: New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

Delta Psi Sigma
ΔΨΣ
FoundedJanuary 14, 2001 (2001-01-14)
New York, NY
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
EmphasisMulticultural
MottoPerpetual Sisterhood Through Unity and Strength
Colors  Imperial Sky Blue
  White
FlowerGladiolus
JewelAquamarine
MascotUnicorn
PhilanthropyMarch of Dimes
Convoy of Hope
Headquarters
United States
WebsiteDelta Psi Sigma homepage

History

Delta Psi Sigma was established in New York, New York on January 14, 2001. There were five founding sisters: Danna Chang, Kate Chen, Melissa D’Souza, Annie Park, and Michelle Tang. These five founding sisters originated from Buffalo University, Hofstra University, Manhattan College, and New York University, and had a goal to establish a sisterhood to unite sisters from different cultural backgrounds.

Philanthropy

Delta Psi Sigma's national philanthropies are March of Dimes and Convoy of Hope.

Since the founding of the sorority, Delta Psi Sigma Sorority’s national philanthropy has been March of Dimes. Since the chartering of Delta Psi Sigma’s Boston Chapter, community services have been provided with the purpose to advance March of Dimes’ ‘March for Babies Walk’ every year.

Convoy of Hope has been Delta Psi Sigma Sorority’s national philanthropy since 2017. Across all chapters, the sorority holds events and fundraisers to show its strong support for Convoy of Hope. The money raised goes towards engaging the community, nourishing children, growing crops, responding to disasters, and partnering with like-minded organizations.

Chapters

Delta Psi Sigma is a growing sorority and currently has 4 chapters in different cities:

ChapterLocationFounding Date
(Α) AlphaNew York, New YorkJanuary 14, 2001
(Β) BetaBoston, MassachusettsDecember 7, 2002
(Γ) GammaNew Jersey
(Ε) EpsilonLowell, MassachusettsMarch 12, 2022

Notable alumni
  • Jessica Tam, owner of Eggloo [1]
  • Amy Hsiao, founder and CEO of Simple Spoons, Kitsby [2]

References
  1. "These Chinatown Waffle Cone Creations Are Absolutely Insane!".
  2. "Kitsby: A Dessert Club With A Dessert Bar".
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