Delta Epsilon Psi
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Delta Epsilon Psi | |
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ΔΕΨ | |
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Founded | October 1, 1998 University of Texas |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NAPA |
Former Affiliation | NIC |
Status | Active |
Scope | National |
Motto | "In Brotherhood Lies Our Strength" |
Pillars | Brotherhood, Discipline, and Commitment |
Colors | Navy blue silver |
Symbol | The Asiatic lion |
Chapters | 16 chapters, 17 colonies |
Members | 2,500+ collegiate |
Headquarters | 909 W. 22nd St Austin, Texas 78705 United States |
Website | www |
Delta Epsilon Psi (ΔΕΨ) is a South Asian interest social and service fraternity located in the United States. Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on October 1, 1998 at the University of Texas at Austin.
History
[edit]Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on October 1, 1998 at the University of Texas at Austin.[1] Its eighteen founders formed the fraternity to provide a unified South Asian voice at the school. Delta Epsilon Psi's founding fathers were:[2]
- Suju Abraham
- Rahul Brambhatt
- Vipul Engineer
- Irfan Iqbal
- Wesley Mathews
- Rushi Modha
- Samir Parikh
- Mayur Patel
- Rajiv Patel
- Rakesh Patel
- Ronit Patel
- Jason Pillai
- Vinu Raj
- Kashif Shaikh
- Asim Siddiqui
- Tosby Thomas
- Jacob Varghese
- Vijay Viswanathan
The purpose of Delta Epsilon Psi is to develop leadership qualities within its members by instilling within them the three pillars—Brotherhood, Discipline, and Commitment—upon which the fraternity was founded.
In April 2011, Delta Epsilon Psi officially became nationally recognized by the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC).
Symbols
[edit]The mottof Delta Epsilon Psi is "In Brotherhood Lies Our Strength". Its pillars are Brotherhood, Discipline, and Commitment. The fraternity's colors are navy blue and silver. Its mascot is the Asiatic lion.
Philanthropy
[edit]Delta Epsilon Psi's philanthropies are research towards curing juvenile diabetes through the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), and supporting the National Marrow Donor Program.[3][4]
Chapters
[edit]Following is a list of Delta Epsilon Psi chapters.[5][1] Acitve chaptes are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters and institutions are indicated in italics.
- ^ The university merged into Saint Joseph's University in June 2022.
Notable members
[edit]- Asim Siddiqui, chairman and a founding trustee of the City Circle
- Vijay Viswanathan, diabetologist
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 1, 2024) "Delta Epsilon Psi". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed August 17, 2024.
- ^ "History". Archived from the original on 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2014-03-13.
- ^ "Delta Epsilon Psi, Fraternity Inc. | JDRF".
- ^ "Bone Marrow Drive". Archived from the original on 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2014-03-13.
- ^ "Chapters". Delta Epsilon Psi. Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
- Asian-American culture in Austin, Texas
- Asian-American fraternities and sororities
- Fraternities and sororities in the United States
- Indian-American culture in Texas
- Student organizations established in 1998
- South Asian American culture
- University of Texas at Austin
- Active former members of the North American Interfraternity Conference
- 1998 establishments in Texas
- National APIDA Panhellenic Association