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{{Short description|American South Asian interest fraternity}}{{Third-party|date=September 2024}}{{Infobox fraternity
{{more footnotes|date=May 2019}}
| name = Delta Sigma Iota
| letters = {{lang|grc|ΔΣΙ}}
| coat of arms = NationalCrest.png
| image_size = 180px
| founded = {{Start date and age|August 15, 2000}}
| birthplace = [[Pennsylvania State University]]
| affiliation = NAPA
| status = Active
| type = [[Fraternities and Sororities|Social]]
| emphasis = South Asian
| scope = National
| mission =
| vision =
| motto = ''{{lang|la|Donec Excessus Adeo}}''
| virtues =
| pillars = Service, Education, Unity
| slogan = Building Leaders, One Brother at a Time
| member badge =
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| symbol =
| flag =
| flower =
| jewel =
| mascot = King Cobra
| publication =
| philanthropy =
| chapters = 2
| colonies = 3
| members =
| lifetime =
| nickname = DSI
| address =
| city = [[New Brunswick, New Jersey|New Brunswick]]
| state = [[New Jersey]]
| ZIP code =
| country = United States
| website = {{url|http://www.deltasigmaiota.org}}
}}


'''Delta Sigma Iota''' ('''ΔΣΙ''') is a collegiate, [[South Asian ethnic groups|South Asian]] based, multicultural, social, Greek [[Fraternities and Sororities|Fraternity]] located in the United States. Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. was founded on August 15th, 2000 at the University Park Campus of [[Pennsylvania State University|The Pennsylvania State University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/about.html|title=About|website=DELTA SIGMA IOTA FRATERNITY, INC.}}</ref>
'''Delta Sigma Iota''' ('''{{lang|grc|ΔΣΙ}}''') is a collegiate, [[South Asian ethnic groups|South Asian]] interest, multicultural, social [[Fraternities and Sororities|fraternity]] located in the United States. It was established at [[Pennsylvania State University]] in 2000 and has chartered nine chapters in the United States.

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== History ==
== History ==
Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc., was founded on August 15, 2000, at the University Park campus of [[Pennsylvania State University]] as a [[South Asian ethnic groups|South Asian]] interest, multicultural, social, Greek letter fraternity.<ref name="About">{{Cite web |title=About |url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/about.html |website=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc.}}</ref><ref name="Baird's Manual Online">{{cite web|editor1=William Raimond Baird |editor2=Carroll Lurding |title=Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), section showing Delta Sigma Iota chapters |url=https://uofi.app.box.com/v/mens-pdf-folder/file/459817374315 |website=Student Life and Culture Archives |publisher=University of Illinois Archives |access-date=31 December 2021 |location=University of Illinois |language=English}} The main archive URL is [https://www.library.illinois.edu/slc/welcome/fraternity-sorority-almanac/ The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage].</ref><ref name=":1" /> Its founding fathers were:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Founding Fathers |url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/our-founding-fathers.html |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. |url=https://mgc-vpcommunicatio.wixsite.com/my-site/delta-sigma-iota-fraternity-inc-1 |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=North Carolina State University Multicultural Greek Council |language=en}}</ref>


*Tarak Bhavsa
=== Founding Fathers ===
* Vishal Desai
* Tarak Bhavsar
* Roby Palakudy
* Roby Palakudy
* Vishal Desai
* Rupesh Patel
* Rupesh Patel
* Vipul Patel
* Vipul Patel


It became a member of the [[National APIDA Panhellenic Association|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association]] (NAPA) on February 8, 2016.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=February 11, 2016 |title=NAPA Welcomes Three New Member Organizations |url=http://www.napahq.org/napa-welcomes-three-new-member-organizations/}}</ref><ref name="About" /> Its headquarters are in [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}}
== Philanthropy ==


=== SAMAR ===
== Symbols ==
Delta Sigma Iota's motto is ''{{lang|la|Donec Excessus Adeo}}''.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}} Its slogan is "Building Leaders, One Brother at a Time".{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}} Its pillars are Service, Education, and Unity.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Pillars & Mascot |url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/pillars--mascot.html |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />
Established in 1992, '''South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters (SAMAR)''' is a community based Network member of the '''[[National Marrow Donor Program]] (NMDP)'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.samarinfo.org/about-us/|title=About Us &#124; SAMAR}}</ref>


The fraternity's colors are navy blue, white, and maroon.{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} Its mascot is the [[king cobra]], chosen because it embodies the spirit of [[Mahatma Gandhi]], powerful but attacking only in defense.<ref name=":0" />
The Mission Statement for SAMAR is, "To create an informed society of individuals who would make a conscious decision to become committed volunteer marrow/blood stem cell donors and be available to donate marrow/blood stem cells if they match a patient."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.samarinfo.org/partner-affiliates/|title=Partners &#124; SAMAR}}</ref>


== Philanthropy ==
=== Only With Consent ===
Delta Sigma Iota's national philanthropies are the South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters (SAMAR), a community-based network member of the [[National Marrow Donor Program]], and Only With Consent, dedicated to stopping sexual violence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Philanthropies |url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/national-philanthropies.html |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2" />


== Chapters ==
The Mission Statement for '''Only With Consent''' is, "Dedicated to stopping sexual violence through consent and health education. We exist to provide resources to young people so that they can make healthy choices. By upsetting rape culture, and generating consent culture we will help create a safe space for people across the world. Our goals are to educate people of all ages about consent and encourage all people to take action. We are creating age-appropriate educational curriculum that can be used in schools across the country. This will open up dialogue around consent which is the first and most important step towards creating consent culture."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://onlywithconsent.org/mission-goals|title=Mission & Goals &#124; Only With Consent|website=onlywithconsent.org}}</ref>
In the following list, active chapters and colonies are listed in '''bold''' and inactive chapters are in ''italics''.<ref name="Baird's Manual Online" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chapters & Colonies |url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/chapters--colonies.html |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. |language=en}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable style="width:100%;"
|-
! Chapter
! Charter date and range
! Institution
! Location
! Status
! Reference
|-
| ''Alpha''
| {{dts|2000|08|15}} – 2024
| [[Pennsylvania State University]]
| [[University Park, Pennsylvania|University Park, Pennsylvana]]
| Inactive
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Pennsylvania State University |url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/alpha.html |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kines |first=Halie |date=2024-06-10 |title=Penn State Suspends Theta Delta Chi over 'high risk' Event |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/centre-daily-times-penn-state-suspends-t/155116473/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |work=Centre Daily Times |location=State College, Pennsylvania |pages=A3 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref>{{Efn|The university suspended the chapter through May 2026 for hazing, alcohol, and/or drug violations and other university policies.}}
|-
| ''Beta''
| 2004
| [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]]
| [[Chapel Hill, North Carolina]]
| Inactive
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://dsiunc.weebly.com/history.html |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Delta Sigma IotaThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill}}</ref>
|-
| '''Gamma'''
| {{DTS|April 8, 2006}}
| [[North Carolina State University]]
| [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]
| Active
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina State University |url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/gamma.html |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2" />
|-
| '''Delta'''
| {{dts|2006}}
| [[Rutgers University–New Brunswick]]
| [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]]
| Active
| <ref>{{cite web |title=Recognized Chapters &#124; Fraternity and Sorority Affairs - Division of Student Affairs |url=http://greeklife.rutgers.edu/chapterscouncils/chapterinfo/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |website=Rutgers University-New Brunswick}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rutgers University |url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/delta.html |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Epsilon Colony''
|
|
|
| Inactive
|
|-
| '''Zeta'''
| {{dts|2014}}
| [[Montclair State University]]
| [[Montclair, New Jersey]]
| Colony
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Montclair State University |url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/zeta.html |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Eta''
| {{dts|2011}}–2014
| [[Duke University]]
| [[Durham, North Carolina]]
| Inactive
|
|-
| ''Theta''
| {{dts|2014}}–202x ?
| [[Ohio State University]]
| [[Columbus, Ohio]]
| Inactive
|
|-
| '''Iota'''
| {{dts|2019}}
| [[University of North Carolina at Charlotte]]
| [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]
| Colony
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=University of North Carolina at Charlotte |url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/iota.html |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| '''Kappa'''
| {{dts|2023}}
| [[Bentley University]]
| [[Waltham, Massachusetts]]
| Colony
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Bentley University |url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/iota-729748.html |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. |language=en}}</ref>
|}
{{notelist}}


== NAPA Council ==
== See also ==
'''Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity Inc.,''' on February 8th 2016, became an official member of '''The National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association (NAPA)'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.napahq.org/napa-welcomes-three-new-member-organizations/|title=NAPA Welcomes Three New Member Organizations|date=February 11, 2016}}</ref>


* [[List of social fraternities and sororities]]
The Mission Statement for [[National APIDA Panhellenic Association]] is, "Serves to advocate the needs of its member organizations and provides a forum to share ideas and resources within its members. NAPA supports the development of positive relations through open communication with interfraternal partners to enrich the fraternal experience."<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.napahq.org/about/|title=About}}</ref>
* [[List of Asian American fraternities and sororities]]
* [[Cultural interest fraternities and sororities]]


== References ==
The Vision Statement for National APIDA Panhellenic Association is, "NAPA organizations set the gold standard for APIDA fraternities and sororities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://idps.rutgers.edu/idp/profile/SAML2/Redirect/SSO;jsessionid=6D76D5D3E53D15E668A81150A234E770?execution=e1s1|title=Shibboleth Service - Loading Session Information|website=idps.rutgers.edu}}</ref> In addition to meeting the association’s base standards, NAPA member organizations are exposed to resources and expertise to help them continually improve and be the best they can be. Universities, Greek Councils, and students want the best APIDA fraternities and sororities on campus and they can find them in NAPA."<ref name="auto"/>


== Chapters ==

* Alpha: [[Pennsylvania State University]] - University Park<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/involvement-student-life/greek-life-penn-state/about-community/chapters-councils|title=Chapters & Councils &#124; Penn State Student Affairs|website=studentaffairs.psu.edu}}</ref>
* Beta: [[University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://carolinaunion.unc.edu/departments/fraternity-sorority-life/history-unc-fraternities-and-sororities|title=History of UNC Fraternities and Sororities &#124; Carolina Union|website=carolinaunion.unc.edu}}</ref>
* Gamma: [[North Carolina State University]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fsl.dasa.ncsu.edu/organizations/fraternities-2/|title=Fraternities &#124; Fraternity and Sorority Life}}</ref>
* Delta: [[Rutgers University - New Brunswick]]<ref>'http://greeklife.rutgers.edu/chapterscouncils/chapterinfo/</ref>
* Epsilon: Inactive <!--Newark RU / NJIT-->
* Zeta: [[Montclair State University]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.montclair.edu/greek-life/the-greek-community/|title=The Greek Community}}</ref>
* Eta: [[Duke University]]
* Theta: [[Ohio State University]]
* Iota: [[University of North Carolina - Charlotte]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deltasigmaiota.org/chapters--colonies.html|title=CHAPTERS & COLONIES|website=DELTA SIGMA IOTA FRATERNITY, INC.}}</ref>

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== External Links ==
== External links ==
[https://www.deltasigmaiota.org/ Official Website]
* {{official website|http://www.deltasigmaiota.org|Delta Sigma Iota homepage}}


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Delta Sigma Iota
ΔΣΙ
FoundedAugust 15, 2000; 24 years ago (August 15, 2000)
Pennsylvania State University
TypeSocial
AffiliationNAPA
StatusActive
EmphasisSouth Asian
ScopeNational
MottoDonec Excessus Adeo
PillarsService, Education, Unity
SloganBuilding Leaders, One Brother at a Time
Colors  Navy Blue,   White, and   Maroon
MascotKing Cobra
Chapters2
Colonies3
NicknameDSI
HeadquartersNew Brunswick, New Jersey
United States
Websitewww.deltasigmaiota.org

Delta Sigma Iota (ΔΣΙ) is a collegiate, South Asian interest, multicultural, social fraternity located in the United States. It was established at Pennsylvania State University in 2000 and has chartered nine chapters in the United States.

History

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Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc., was founded on August 15, 2000, at the University Park campus of Pennsylvania State University as a South Asian interest, multicultural, social, Greek letter fraternity.[1][2][3] Its founding fathers were:[4][5]

  • Tarak Bhavsa
  • Vishal Desai
  • Roby Palakudy
  • Rupesh Patel
  • Vipul Patel

It became a member of the National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association (NAPA) on February 8, 2016.[3][1] Its headquarters are in New Brunswick, New Jersey.[citation needed]

Symbols

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Delta Sigma Iota's motto is Donec Excessus Adeo.[citation needed] Its slogan is "Building Leaders, One Brother at a Time".[citation needed] Its pillars are Service, Education, and Unity.[6][3][5]

The fraternity's colors are navy blue, white, and maroon.[citation needed] Its mascot is the king cobra, chosen because it embodies the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi, powerful but attacking only in defense.[6]

Philanthropy

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Delta Sigma Iota's national philanthropies are the South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters (SAMAR), a community-based network member of the National Marrow Donor Program, and Only With Consent, dedicated to stopping sexual violence.[7][5]

Chapters

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In the following list, active chapters and colonies are listed in bold and inactive chapters are in italics.[2][8]

Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location Status Reference
Alpha August 15, 2000 – 2024 Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvana Inactive [9][10][a]
Beta 2004 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina Inactive [11]
Gamma April 8, 2006 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Active [12][5]
Delta 2006 Rutgers University–New Brunswick New Brunswick, New Jersey Active [13][14]
Epsilon Colony Inactive
Zeta 2014 Montclair State University Montclair, New Jersey Colony [15]
Eta 2011–2014 Duke University Durham, North Carolina Inactive
Theta 2014–202x ? Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Inactive
Iota 2019 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina Colony [16]
Kappa 2023 Bentley University Waltham, Massachusetts Colony [17]
  1. ^ The university suspended the chapter through May 2026 for hazing, alcohol, and/or drug violations and other university policies.

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b "About". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc.
  2. ^ a b William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), section showing Delta Sigma Iota chapters". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 31 December 2021. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
  3. ^ a b c "NAPA Welcomes Three New Member Organizations". February 11, 2016.
  4. ^ "Our Founding Fathers". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  5. ^ a b c d "Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc". North Carolina State University Multicultural Greek Council. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  6. ^ a b "Pillars & Mascot". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  7. ^ "National Philanthropies". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  8. ^ "Chapters & Colonies". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  9. ^ "Pennsylvania State University". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  10. ^ Kines, Halie (2024-06-10). "Penn State Suspends Theta Delta Chi over 'high risk' Event". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. pp. A3. Retrieved 2024-09-12 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "History". Delta Sigma IotaThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  12. ^ "North Carolina State University". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  13. ^ "Recognized Chapters | Fraternity and Sorority Affairs - Division of Student Affairs". Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  14. ^ "Rutgers University". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  15. ^ "Montclair State University". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  16. ^ "University of North Carolina at Charlotte". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  17. ^ "Bentley University". Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
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