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April 18, 2010
The Zeta Chapter of Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is proud to announce its newest sisters:
Symphony - Spring 2011
Sirisha Tadepalli Capricia #1
Manpreet Saran Azizah #2
January 2011
Interested in joining the largest, strongest
South Asian interest Sisterhood nationwide? Come meet our chapter & see what sisterhood means to us.
Spring Recruitment 2011
December, 2010
Congratulations Samantha Kapoor on graduating!
December 3, 2010
The sisters of Delta Phi Omega are proud to co-host their fourth annual fall formal with the brothers of sigma beta rho fraternity
October 2, 2010
Join DPO, the brothers of Iota Nu Delta, and ISA this Saturday _ the DC Central Kitchen as we make food for hundreds in our community
September 15, 2010
Come check out dpo's Back to School Party
this Thursday, September 16 _ CoCo Cabana Club!
Come celebrate with the sisters of dpo & kpl
and the brothers of ind & lul!
September 2010
Interested in South Asian Interest Greek Life?
Check out our Recruitment Page for more information on this semester's recriuitment!
July 18, 2010
Congratulations to our National Conference
Award winners at Zeta Chapter this year!
President of the Year: Nisha Baxi
Vice President of the Year: Ambi Mehta
Historian of the Year: Sister Parisa
Academic Achievement Award: Pooja Patel
May, 2010
Congratulations to all our graduates this May! We wish you the best of luck in your upcoming endeavors!
Pooja Patel, Elsa Abraham, Mehwish Qureshi, Natasha Gupta,
Priyana Kumar, & Ambi Mehta
May 5, 2010
Congratulations to all honorees at the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life's Greek Awards ceremony. Yet again this year the Zeta Chapter of Delta Phi Omega was among the chapters recognized for their outstanding achievement this academic year. Below is a list of awards won by Zeta Chapter and its sisters this year:
Outstanding Individual Member Involvement - OFSL Greek Awards
Most Involved Chapter - UGC Chapter Awards
Order of Omega - Nisha Baxi Mirage #4
Kalegethos Society - Ambi Mehta Atyaani #4
May 4, 2010
Happy 8 years Zeta Chapter!
Perennial - Spring 2010
Samantha Kapoor Zafirah #1
Sabreet Kang Safiya #4
the largest, strongest,
fastest growing,
South Asian interest
sorority nationwide
Simran Bakshi
Heena Bhakta
Leena Cherian
Bonna Choudhari
Rita Dhanani
Anita Jari
Monica Manghanani
Amitha Nikam
Avni Patel
Jesika Patel
Jolly Patel
Shevon Patel
Sonal Patel
Arati Shah
Deepa Swamy
Manisha Vakharia
Sarika Wadhawan
Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. was nationally established on December 6, 1998 at the University of Houston by seventeen South Asian women who recognized the need for an organization to promote the advancement of South Asian women. They 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.
Through determination and perseverance, this vision evolved into a reality and as a result, Delta Phi Omega has become a highly sought after organization for South Asian women across the United States. With each passing year, Delta Phi Omega continues to grow and make its presence known not only within their respective universities but also within the community and today is known as the nation's largest, strongest, & fastest growing sorority of its kind.
Zeta Chapter History
In January of 2002, the idea of starting a South Asian sisterhood at the University of Maryland, College Park was first proposed. After numerous informational meetings and discussions, an interest group was formed that was determined to give South Asian women a strong voice and active involvement in the Greek community. They felt that it would be beneficial not only for the surrounding community that they would be supporting, but also themselves as these women were on a path to self exploration and lifelong sisterhood.
The eight founding mothers of the Maryland Colony were given a warm welcome into the Delta Phi Omega family on May 4, 2002. They were given much support and encouragement by members of the Greek Community and existing South Asian organizations on campus as they were officially the first South Asian Greek organization at the University of Maryland!
Quick Facts
Date of Establishment: Dec. 6, 1998
Zeta Chapter Establishment: May 4, 2002
Colors: Red, Black, & Silver
Gems: Diamond & Red Ruby
Flower: White Orchid
Mascot: Bengal Tiger
Philantropy: Children's Literacy & Education
Quote: "Destined to Prevail against all Odds"
Motto: We Dreamt, We Saw, We Conquered
Pillars: Friendship, Sisterhood, Loyalty, Honesty, Respect
Governing Council: United Greek Council
Sister Count: 1,300 +
School Count: 40
Purpose
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.
Establishments
chapters:
Alpha University of Houston
Beta University of Texas, San Antonio
Gamma Philidelphia City-Wide
Drexel University
Thomas Jefferson University
Temple University
Widener University
University of Sciences in Philadelphia
Uiversity of Pennsylvania
Delta Depaul University
Epsilon University of Texas, Austin
Zeta University of Maryland, College Park
Eta Florida International University
Theta University of Oklahoma
Iota Northeastern University
Kappa Virginia Commonwealth University
Lambda University of South Florida
Colonies
University of Florida
Pace University Pleasantville and NYC,
University of Texas, Arlington
University of Washington
Stonybrook University
Pennsylvania State University
Denton City-Wide
Texas Women's University
University of Northern Texas
University of Illinois
New Jersey Institute of Technology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of California, San Diego
Oregon State University
Texas A&M University
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
Purdue University
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Indiana University at Bloomington
University of Georgia, Athens
Boston University
Baylor University
Emory University
University of California, Davis
University of Rochester
Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Diamonds are Forever
Informationals
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
8 pm _ Stamp
A Brighter Future
Alumni Networking
Thursday, February 3, 2011
7 pm _ Stamp
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Manicures
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Red Ruby Rendezvous
Yogiberry
Friday, February 11, 2011
7 pm _ Route 1
Rubies and Ice
Valentine's Dinner w. LUL Fraternity
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
all events are free and without obligation
contact Nisha
dpo.mirage4_gmail.com
860.917.2435
why go Greek?
why go greek?
Grounded in the pillars of sisterhood, honesty, respect, leadership, and friendship, Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is the largest, fastest-growing South Asian sorority in the nation, with over 1,300 sisters in 34 chapters and colonies across the United States. This rapid expansion, all within 12 years, is testament to our organizations reputation and strength, exceeding the typical notions of a sorority and creating women of culture, compassion, dignity, and fortitude. Our ongoing search for such women continues as we seek to extend our legacy across the nation. With strengths as a social, cultural, and service organization, Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. offers a unique opportunity for women to turn their college years into something so much more.
Even if you are unsure of Greek life, but have a passion to serve your community, represent South Asian culture, and gain sisters for life, Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. may just be what you are looking for. Are you interested in joining a sisterhood which unites women by utilizing their strengths and celebrating their differences? Are you ready to represent your culture and make your voice heard throughout your campus and community? Do you want to be part of a professional and respected organization with genuine goals and a true sisterhood? Do you want to impact not only yourself, but generations of women to come? If so, you may have what it takes to join the 1,300 plus women nationwide who realized these dreams through Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc.
Recruitment Schedule
Make a Movement: Ballroom Lesson with Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity
Wednesday, September 15. 7-9 pm
Terrapin Room, Student Involvement suite, Stamp
Pursue the Truth: Informationals
Thursday, September 16. 8-9 pm
Monday, September 20. 7-9 pm
DPO Office: 0207e Student Involvement Suite, Stamp
Leave an Impression: Picnic with the Sisters
Saturday, September 18. 7-8 pm
The Quad
Overcome Challanges: Manicures
Wednesday, September 22. 7-8 pm
Commons 1111
Take a Chance: Casino Games and Mocktails with Gamma Phi Sigma Fraternity
Thursday, September 23. 7-9 PM
Sisters at
Zeta Chapter
Founding - Omicron
Sumita Nair
Kaos #1
Anjali Srivastava
the Giver #2
Misbha Qureshi
fizza #3
Mona Kaur
Awaz #2
Isha Gupta
Prism #3
Sehba Khan
Sage #1
Shivani Kulkarni
Broadway #2
Mukta Kumar
Eternity #4
Elissa Desouza
Intrigue #6
Divya Venkatachari
Splendor #5
Nina Rawtani
Godiva #4
Asmita Patel
Ambrosia #2
Yousra Hussaini
Passion #8
Sarah Jafrul
Lotus #7
Pooja Patel
Intrinsic #3
Mehwish Qureshi Wondrous #3
Elsa Abraham
Glitz #2
Natasha Gupta
Konfusion #1
Roma Patel
Adia #2
Priyana Kumar
Alita #3
Ambi Mehta
Atyaani #4
Amrita Acharya-Menon
Diablo #2
Tanvi Gupta
Masti #1
Aparna Rao
Meridian #3
Parisa #5
Sana
Bukhari
Solace #2
Beneeta Ahuja
Imara #1
Purva Hope Mookim
Sphinx #2
Sharena Daniel
Raaz #3
Sandhya Devaraj
Sterling #5
Nisha Baxi
Mirage #4
Anusha Koduru
Alvita #1
Ami Jani
Caliber #2
Samantha Kapoor
Zafirah #1
Sirisha Tadepalli
Capricia #1
Manpreet Saran
Azizah #2
Reeba Thomas
Purpose #1
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Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is steadfast in its mission to transcend the traditional notions of a sorority. Our paramount objective is to bring awareness and continual support to a sometimes overlooked children's cause, which is ensuring each child, regardless of race, religion, or creed, a quality education and the power to read.
Not only do the sisters work tirelessly for children's education and literacy, the sisters also deem it imperative to spread our volunteerism to numerous other causes and non-profit organizations. The sorority believes that lending a helping a hand in any and all volunteer events helps mold each sister into a well-rounded individual and teaches her about the importance of altruism as well as the positive aspects of giving back to one's community.
Sisters across the nation come together to help Pratham in their struggle to raise funds to provide education and books to children in South Asia. Delta Phi Omega proves its commitment to only children's literacy but also to its cultural roots through its support of Pratham.
Zeta Chapter sisters dedicate their time in their local community by working with underprivileged children in Washington D.C. through an organization called Little Friends for Peace.
