Historic Information

Delta Zeta Sorority was founded on October 24, 1902 at Maimi University in Oxford, Ohio. The sorority was founded by six women named: Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna Keen, Julia Bishop, Mabelle Minton and Anne Simmons.

(The founders of the Delta Zeta Sorority)

(The Delta Zeta National Headquarters in Oxford, Ohio)

The Xi Beta Chapter at Eastern Kentucky University was founded September 23, 1982.

  • By number of chapters, Delta Zeta is one of the largest sororities.
  • The Xi Beta Chapter currently has 70 active members.
  • There are currently 165 college chapters with 250 alumnae chapters.
  • There are Delta Zeta chapters in all 50 states as well as the United Kingdom and Canada.
  • The Delta Zeta badge is the only sorority badge to be displayed at the Library of Congress.
  • There is a National loan fund administered by Delta Zeta and many scholarships to help members in their financial need to complete their education.
  • Delta Zeta college chapters receive supervision from national officers, regional directors and local alumnae advisory boards.
  • Famous Delta Zeta sisters include: Florence Henderson and Courtney Cox.

    • Fun Facts:

    Colors: Old Rose and Nile Green

    Flower: Pink Kilarney Rose

    Jewel: Diamond

    Magazine: The Lamp

    Mascot: Turtle

    Emblem: Roman Lamp

    Chapter Residence: Brown E. Telford Hall

    Philanthropy: Speaking and Hearing Impaired

    Nationally Founded: Miami University 1902

    Locally Founded: September 23, 1982

    The Purpose of Delta Zeta

    "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 of action:
    objects worthy of the highest aim
    and purpose of associated effort."

    The Creed of Deta Zeta 

    To the world,
    I promise temperance, insight, and courage,
    To crusade for justice,
    To seek the truth and defend it always;
    To those whom my life might touch in small 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 Williams

     

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