Delta Epsilon Psi | |
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ΔΕΨ | |
Founded | October 1, 1998 University of Texas |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NAPA and NIC (former) |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Service |
Scope | National |
Motto | "In Brotherhood Lies Our Strength" |
Colors | Navy blue silver |
Symbol | The Asiatic lion |
Chapters | 16 chapters, 17 colonies |
Members | 2,500+ collegiate |
Headquarters | 909 W. 22nd St Austin, TX 78705 United States |
Website | Official website |
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.[1] The 18 founders formed the fraternity to provide a unified South Asian voice at the school.[2]
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.
Delta Epsilon Psi's founding fathers are:[2]
Delta Epsilon Psi's philanthropies are research towards curing juvenile diabetes (type 1 diabetes) through the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), and supporting the National Marrow Donor Program.[3][4]
In April 2011, Delta Epsilon Psi officially became nationally recognized by the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC).
Delta Epsilon Psi's website lists 31 chapters and colonies.[5][1]
For several colonies, no location is given on the fraternity's website. These colonies may not be affiliated with a school, the affiliation may be in process or have been revoked, or the website may not have been updated: