History

Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Incorporated was founded on December 6th, 1998 at the University of Houston, Texas. Sixteen women from various backgrounds came together with the common goal of uniting women among the South Asian community. The Founders created the backbone of this sorority on the basis of the five pillars of Sisterhood, Respect, Loyalty, Honesty, and Friendship. They envisioned an organization that would highlight the diverse South Asian culture through participation in community and social service projects.

Official Member of NAPA

Founded in 2005, the National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association (NAPA) serves as a platform to advocate for its members’ needs and provides a forum for member organizations to share ideas and resources. NAPA supports the development of positive relations through open communication with inter-fraternal partners to enrich the fraternal experience. Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc was officially recognized as a member on April 25th, 2016, making us the 18th organization to join the association. More information about NAPA can be found at http://www.napahq.org.

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Founding Mothers

Simran Bakshi
Heena Bhakta
Leena Cherian
Bonna Choudhari
Rita Dhanani
Anita Jari
Amitha Nikam
Avni Patel
Jesika Patel
Jolly Patel
Shevon Patel
Sonal Patel
Arati Shah
Deepa Swamy
Manisha Vakharia
Sarika Wadhawan

“Sincerity of conviction and purity of motive will surely gain the day, and even a small minority, armed with these is surely Destined to Prevail against all Odds.”
– Swami Vivekananda

Philanthropy

Children’s Education and Literacy

Motto

“We Dreamt, We Saw, We Conquered”

Membership

2,000+ sisters nationwide

Purpose and Mission

The purpose of Delta Phi Omega shall be to foster unity among South Asian women, build community awareness, and gain a greater understanding of oneself and others. The sorority aspires to instill leadership traits, excel in all academic endeavors, to encourage an active relationship between the sorority and its respective university, and shall do so with the utmost compassion, dignity, and fortitude.

Flower

White Orchid

Mascot

Bengal Tiger

Gems

Diamond and Red Ruby

Colors

Red, Black, and Silver

Over the Years

1998
Dec 06

Founded at the University of Houston, TX

Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. was established on December 6, 1998 at the University of Houston by sixteen South Asian women who recognized the need for an organization to promote the advancement of South Asian women.

1999
May 17

Beta Chapter Installed

Beta Chapter at the University of Texas, San Antonio is established.

2000
Mar 17

Gamma Chapter Installed

Gamma City-Wide Chapter is established at Drexel University, Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University, Widener University, University of Sciences in Philadelphia, and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

2001
Jan 01

National Council Founded

National Council became the administrative and governing body of Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc., possessing jurisdiction over all component parts of the Sorority. The purpose of the National Council is to ensure that the original mission, principles, and ideals formulated by our Honorable National Founding Mothers is continued and fortified by all existing and future chapters.

Nov 04

Delta Chapter Installed

Delta Chapter at DePaul University is established in Chicago, Illinois.

2002
Sep 14

Theta Chapter Installed

Theta Chapter at the University of Oklahoma is established in Norman, Oklahoma.

2003
Apr 13

University of Florida Charter Installed

The Charter at the University of Florida is established in Gainesville, Florida.

May 10

Pace University Charter Installed

Charter at Pace University is established.

Jul 12

University of Texas at Arlington Charter installed

Charter at the University of Texas at Arlington is established.

Sep 21

University of Washington Charter installed

Charter at the University of Washington is established.

2004
Apr 14

Stony Brook University Charter installed

Charter at Stony Brook University is established.

May 06

Penn State University Charter Installed

Charter at Penn State University is established.

Aug 28

University of North Texas Charter Installed

Charter at  University of North Texas is established.

Aug 28

Texas Women’s University Charter is Installed

Charter at Texas Women’s University is established.

2005
Jul 11

New Jersey Institute of Technology Charter installed

Charter at New Jersey Institute of Technology is established.

Jul 27

University of Maryland, Baltimore Charter Installed

Charter at the University of Maryland, Baltimore is established.

Dec 03

University of California, San Diego Charter installed

Charter at the University of California, San Diego is established.

2006
May 28

Oregon State University Charter installed

Charter at Oregon State University is established.

Oct 20

University of North Carolina Charter installed

Charter at the University of North Carolina is established.

2007
Mar 03

Purdue University Charter installed

Charter at Purdue University is established.

May 28

University of Tennessee-Knoxville Charter Installed

The Charter at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is established.

2008
Jul 15

Student Partnership Award Recipient

Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. was presented this award at National Conference in Dallas in 2008 by Asha for Education, for the year 2007. This award recognizes campus and community groups that work together to produce measurable improvements in children’s lives and to enhance learning in India.

2009
Apr 15

Indiana University Bloomington installed

Charter at Indiana University Bloomington is established.

May 08

Boston University Charter installed

Charter at Boston University is established.

Sep 30

Baylor University Charter installed

Charter at Baylor University is established.

Nov 21

Emory University Charter installed

Charter at Emory University is established.

2010
Feb 24

University of California, Davis Charter installed

Charter at the University of California, Davis is established.

Apr 05

University of Rochester Charter installed

Charter at the University of Rochester is established.

Jul 16

National Conference in Philadelphia, PA

National Conference in Philadelphia, PA

July 16th-18th, hosted by Drexel University, Gamma Chapter.

Aug 02

Rutgers University-New Brunswick Charter Installed

The Charter at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is established.

2011
Jan 08

University of Alabama-Birmingham Charter Installed

The Charter at the University of Alabama-Birmingham is established.

Jan 30

Wayne State University Charter Installed

The Charter at Wayne State University is established in Detroit, Michigan.

Mar 30

University of Miami Charter installed

Charter at the University of Miami is established.

May 01

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Charter Installed

Charter at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is established.

Jun 03

National Conference in New Brunswick, NJ

June 3rd-5th, hosted by Rutgers University New Brunswick Charter.

Jun 04

University of Illinois at Chicago becomes Mu Chapter

University of Illinois at Chicago obtains chapter status.

Jun 21

Oregon State University becomes Nu Chapter

Oregon State University obtains chapter status.

Oct 23

Georgia State University Charter Installed

The Charter at Georgia State University is established in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nov 11

George Mason University Charter installed

Charter at George Mason University is established.

2012
Apr 14

East Carolina University Charter installed

Charter at East Carolina University is established.

Jul 19

National Conference in Washington D.C.

July 19th-21st, hosted by National Council.

Sep 07

University of Central Florida Charter installed

Charter at the University of Central Florida is established.

Sep 08

University of Tennessee at Knoxville becomes Xi Chapter

University of Tennessee at Knoxville obtains chapter status.

2013
Feb 18

Texas Tech University Charter Installed

Charter at Texas Tech University is established.

Apr 20

Rutgers University-Newark Charter Installed

The Charter at Rutgers University-Newark is established in Newark, New Jersey.

Jul 19

National Conference in Dallas, TX

National Conference in Dallas, TX

July 19th-21st, hosted by Texas A&M University Charter.

2014
Mar 07

University of Alabama at Birmingham becomes Rho Chapter

University of Alabama at Birmingham obtains chapter status.

Apr 21

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Charter at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is established.

Aug 10

National Conference in Atlanta, GA

National Conference in Atlanta, GA

August 8th-10th, hosted by University of Georgia of Omicron Chapter and Georgia State University of Tau Chapter.

Aug 10

University of Florida becomes Sigma Chapter

University of Florida obtains chapter status.

Aug 10

Georgia State University becomes Tau Chapter

Georgia State University obtains chapter status.

2015
Feb 05

Rutgers University-New Brunsick becomes Upsilon Chapter

Rutgers University-New Brunsick obtains chapter status.

Apr 17

University of Illinois at Chicago Charter installed

Charter at the University of Illinois at Chicago is established.

Jul 31

National Conference in Chicago, IL

July 31st-August 2nd, hosted by National Council.

Aug 05

Wayne State University becomes Phi Chapter

Wayne State University obtains chapter status.

Aug 05

Rutgers University-Newark becomes Chi Chapter

Charter at Rutgers University-Newark obtains Chapter Status.

2016
Apr 25

Joined NAPA

Became the 18th member of the National Asian Pacific Islander Panhellenic Association, a collective group of leaders within the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community who work together to advocate, collaborate, and educate their members and constituency for the greater good. More information an be found on their website at http://www.napahq.org.

Jun 21

Executive Vice President Position Added

This position was added to National Council to act as the President’s right hand and handle all external affairs and matters for Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. as well as NAPA related items such as conferences, workshops, networking, and meetings. The goal of this position is to alleviate some workload and assist the president in overseeing the rest of National Council and Board positions, while working in conjunction with the rest of Council. Madhuri Patel was our first member to hold this position.

Jul 22

National Conference in Orlando, FL

July 22nd-24th, hosted by University of Central Florida Charter.

Nov 06

College of William & Mary Charter Installed

Charter at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia is Established.

Nov 12

Binghamton University Charter installed

Charter at Binghamton University is established.

2017
Jul 21

National Conference in Boston, MA

National Conference in Boston, MA

July 21st-23rd, hosted by Boston University Charter and National Council.

Jul 22

University of Central Florida becomes Psi Chapter

University of Central Florida obtains chapter status.

Nov 11

University of Connecticut Charter Installed

Charter at the University of Connecticut is established in Storrs, Connecticut.

2018
Jun 04

Brand Manual Launch

First official Brand Manual is created by Vice President of Communications, Noshin Rahman. Brand Manual was published to ensure a standardized image for Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. and to provide instructions on how to properly use and create our official design materials.

Jul 26

TigerCON in Charlotte, NC

TigerCON in Charlotte, NC

TigerCON, our first-ever joint national conference during July 26th-29th. Hosted by National Council and the brothers of Iota Nu Delta Fraternity, Inc.

Jul 28

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities becomes Alpha Alpha Chapter

Charter at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities obtains Chapter Status.

2019
Mar 08

University of South Carolina-Columbia Charter Installed

Charter at the University of South Carolina – Columbia is established.

Jul 25

National Conference in Houston, TX

National Conference in Houston, TX

National Conference hosted in Houston, Texas on July 25th-27th, hosted by Alpha Chapter and National Council.

Jul 27

University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign becomes Alpha Beta Chapter

Charter at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign obtains Chapter Status.

Nov 17

The Ohio State University Charter Installed

2022
Jul 15

National Conference in Chicago, IL

National Conference in Chicago, IL

National Conference hosted in Chicago, Illinois on July 15th-17th, hosted by Mu Chapter and National Council.

Aug 13

Alumnae Association Established

After years of brainstorming and research, our Alumnae Association was launched with the purpose to unite members of Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. in order to foster lifelong friendships, assist undergraduate charters, uphold values, and traditions of the sorority itself. Goals include attending local charter events, mentoring undergraduate sisters, and networking with each other through our exclusive modes of communication.

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