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Delta Epsilon Mu
ΔΕΜ
FoundedMay 3, 1996; 28 years ago (1996-05-03)
Binghamton University
TypeProfessional
AffiliationPFA
StatusActive
EmphasisPre-Health
ScopeNational
PillarsLoyalty, Dedication, Friendship, Support
SloganHelping People, Together.
Colors  Crimson   White, and   Black
PhilanthropyDrEaM Network
Chapters34 active, 9 inactive
Members2,000+ active
5,000+ lifetime
Headquarters1765 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
United States
Websitewww.demnational.org

Delta Epsilon Mu, Incorporated (ΔΕΜ) is an American professional fraternity for students and professionals in clinical or applied practice with interests or focus in pre-health or health-related fields.[1] It was established at Binghamton University in 1996.

History

In the fall of 1995, Binghamton University students Marianna Strakhan, Teri Broklawski, Debbie Amste, and Ellen Hoffman began planning of a pre-health fraternity to unite students interested in entering various pre-health professions on the campus.[2] Broklawski recruited Sherine Banton, Wendy Cooper, Wendy Goldstein, and Keri Weintraub to help solidify the foundations of the fraternity.[2] These eight students presented the Student Association of Binghamton University (SABU) with 100 student signatures in support of the formal establishment.[2]

In January 1996, the SABU formally recognized Delta Epsilon Mu fraternity as a student organization.[2] The coed fraternity advocates for health care and education by participating in fundraising, outreach programs, and service activities.[3]

In February 1996, the fraternity hosted its first formal recruitment event, selecting 36 students of various pre-health interests to become the founding members of Delta Epsilon Mu.v National Founders' Day is recognized on May 3, 1996, in commemoration of the date the first ratification documents for the fraternity were signed.[2]

Though the founders had no expectations of the future growth of the organization, word of the fraternity's establishment met the ears of students at the University of California, Davis, which eventually formed the Beta chapter in 2003.[4][2] From 2003 to 2009, active charters were issued to the University of Maryland at College Park, the University of Central Florida, the Virginia Commonwealth University, and the University of California, Merced.[4][2]

The fraternity's first national convention was held at the University of Maryland at College Park in 2013, where the first national bylaws were ratified.[5] The first recognized national executive committee, headed by newly-elected national president John "Jake" Koster and national vice president Bradley Dmuchowski, brought on a new vision for continued growth and establishment of infrastructure. In 2015, the national fraternity was recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation by the IRS.

Delta Epsilon Mu is a member of the Professional Fraternity Association.

Symbols

The fraternity's founding principles or pillars are Loyalty, Dedication, Friendship, and Support.[6][7][8] Its slogan is "Helping People, Together".[9] Its colors are crimson, white, and black.

Activities

The members of Delta Epsilon Mu serve the community by advocating health education and care, and through active participation in service activities, fundraising, and outreach programs. Members are allowed to directly participate in health-oriented workshops and discussions, thereby attaining access to pertinent academic and career information through association with professors, advisors, career professionals, alumni members, and fellow active members.

Membership

Delta Epsilon Mu focuses on pre-health students in the fields of dentistry, medicine, nursing, psychology, and veterinary studies.[10] However, its membership is open to students in all majors.[8]

Governance

Delta Epsilon Mu maintains a National Executive Committee, with a national president and eight vice presidents, and nineteen directors.[11] It also has a National Membership Council that meets monthly and holds a national convention annually.[11]

Chapters

Delta Epsilon Mu has active chapters or charters at 43 four-year collegiate institutions and inactive charters at 9 four-year collegiate institutions.[4]

Chapter Charter date

and range

Institution Location Status References
Alpha May 3, 1996 Binghamton University Binghamton, NY Inactive
Beta January 17, 2003 University of California, Davis Davis, CA Active
Gamma March 3, 2005 University of Maryland, College Park College Park, MD Active [12][3]
Zeta May 13, 2006 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Active
Eta April 25, 2007 – April 5, 2024 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Inactive [13][1][a]
Theta February 7, 2009 University of California, Merced Merced, CA Active [14]
Iota April 16, 2010 George Washington University Washington, DC Active [15]
Kappa April 24, 2011 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Active
Lambda April 15, 2012 Texas A&M University College Station, TX Inactive
Nu May 5, 2012 California State University, Sacramento Sacramento, CA Active
Xi 2012 University of Missouri Columbia, MO Inactive
Omicron 2012 University of Maryland, Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Inactive
Pi 2012 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Inactive
Rho December 1, 2012 University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA Active [16]
Sigma April 27, 2013 University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Active [17]
Tau May 9, 2014 University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Active
Upsilon May 10, 2014 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY Active
Phi December 6, 2014 Miami University Oxford, OH Active
Chi December 7, 2014 University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Active [8]
Psi December 12, 2014 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL Active
Alpha Alpha April 12, 2015 Wayne State University Detroit, MI Active
Alpha Beta April 19, 2015 University of Richmond Richmond, VA Inactive
Alpha Gamma April 19, 2015 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA Active [18]
Alpha Zeta May 3, 2015 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Active
Alpha Eta December 5, 2015 Florida International University Miami, FL Active [10]
Alpha Theta April 3, 2016 University of California, Riverside Riverside, CA Inactive
Alpha Iota September 11, 2016 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Active
Alpha Kappa February 18, 2017 University of Washington Seattle, WA Active [6]
Alpha Lambda May 13, 2017 University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA Active
Alpha Nu April 14, 2018 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Active [19]
Alpha Xi April 15, 2018 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Active
Alpha Omicron February 3, 2019 Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Active
Alpha Pi April 13, 2019 Stockton University Galloway Township, NJ Active [20]
Alpha Rho May 4, 2019 San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Inactive
Alpha Sigma June 21, 2019 University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Active
Alpha Tau November 24, 2019 New York University New York, NY Active
Alpha Upsilon May 3, 2020 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Pomona, CA Active
Alpha Phi November 6, 2020 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Active
Alpha Chi November 8, 2020 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Active
Alpha Psi May 29, 2021 University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA Active
Beta Alpha May 31, 2021 California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, CA Active
Beta Beta July 24, 2021 The College of New Jersey Ewing Township, NJ Active
Beta Gamma April 15, 2023 University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX Active
Beta Zeta December 3, 2023 College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA Active
  1. ^ On April 5, 2024, the chapter was suspended until May 5, 2026, for psychological hazing in November 2023. However, the national office revoked its charter on March 28, 2024.

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Our History". Delta Epsilon Mu, Inc. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  3. ^ a b "Delta Epsilon Mu | Terp Link". University of Maryland, College Park. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  4. ^ a b c "Chapter Directory". Delta Epsilon Mu, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  5. ^ "National Convention". Delta Epsilon Mu, Inc. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  6. ^ a b "HOME". Delta Epsilon Mu University of Washington. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  7. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Delta Epsilon Mu, Inc. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  8. ^ a b c "About Us". Delta Epsilon Mu UCLA Chi Chapter. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  9. ^ "Delta Epsilon Mu, Inc". Delta Epsilon Mu, Inc. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  10. ^ a b "Delta Epsilon Mu". Career and Talent Development Florida International University. 2024-07-10. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  11. ^ a b "Executive Leadership". Delta Epsilon Mu, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  12. ^ "Hunt Completes Internships". Newspapers.com. Chestertown, Maryland: Kent County News. 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  13. ^ "Student Organization Conduct Report - Division of Student Affairs". Virginia Commonwealth University. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  14. ^ "Thumbs up, thumbs down". Newspapers.com. The Fresno Bee. 2009-02-21. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  15. ^ "Home". Delta Epsilon Mu The George Washington University | Iota Chapter. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  16. ^ "About". Delta Epsilon Mu University of California, Irvine Rho Chapter. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  17. ^ "About". Delta Epsilon Mu, The University of Texas at Austin Sigma Chapter. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  18. ^ "About". Delta Epsilon Mu at Virginia Tech. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  19. ^ "Home - Delta Epsilon Mu". University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  20. ^ "Animal Rescue Hosts Sorority". Newspapers.com. Press of Atlantic City. 2024-04-02. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
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