Delta Omega Epsilon
The Fraternity of Delta Omega Epsilon (ΔΩΕ; official name Delta Omega Epsilon Incorporated) was founded on April 15, 1985 at the campus of The College of Staten Island.[1] Delta Omega Epsilon was the first fraternity to be chartered at the school.[2] It was a co-ed Greek organization until it was believed that a sister sorority should be broken off called Sigma Omega Epsilon. Delta Omega Epsilon was established to form a brotherhood, something that reaches beyond friendship. On Feb 10th, 2011 Delta Omega Epsilon officially became incorporated.
| Delta Omega Epsilon | |
|---|---|
| ΔΩΕ | |
| Founded | April 15, 1985 College of Staten Island |
| Type | Social |
| Emphasis | To encourage and assist the academic progress of fraternity brothers. Multiculturalism and professionalism |
| Scope | Regional New York |
| Motto | A brotherhood, something that reaches beyond that of a friendship |
| Slogan | The Smooth Brothers of Delta Omega Epsilon |
| Colors | Black Silver |
| Symbol | Phoenix and Dolphin |
| Chapters | 9 |
| Nicknames | Smooth Deltas, DOE Boys |
| Headquarters | New York, New York USA |
| Website | deltaomegaepsiloninc.com |
Symbols
The official symbols of the fraternity are the Phoenix and the Dolphin. Its colors are black and silver.[3]
Goals
- To encourage and assist the academic progress of fraternity brothers.
- To provide free tutorial and counseling to fraternity brothers.
- To give a sense of brotherhood and while attending school.
- To provide students with an opportunity for a business-like experience in a fraternity corporation.
- To expand the idea of multiculturalism on college campuses.
- To learn and build on ideas on professionalism and advancement in the community.
Their mottos include:
- "A brotherhood, something that reaches beyond that of a friendship."
- "It takes discipline, dedication, and determination to be dynamic and prosperous."
Chapters
These are the chapters of Delta Omega Epsilon. Active chapters noted in bold, inactive chapters in italics.[4]
| Chapter | School | Year established |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha | The College of Staten Island (CSI) | 1985 |
| Beta | State University of New York at Delhi | 1995 |
| Gamma | State University of New York at Oneonta | 1996 |
| Delta | State University of New York at Cobleskill | 1998 |
| Epsilon | State University of New York at Morrisville | 2002 |
| Zeta | State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica | 2002 |
| Eta | City University of New York / York College | 2011 |
| Theta | State University of New York at Canton | 2012 |
| Iota | Housatonic Community College (HCC) | 2013 |
References
- "Delta Omega Epsilon".
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-05-15. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - http://www.delhi.edu/campus_life/student_activities/greek_life/DOE.php
- Chapter list, from the national website, accessed 8 May 2021.