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HISTORY
SBU Colony was founded at Stony Brook University
on April 14, 2004. It was founded by diverse young women who come
from backgrounds that include India, Pakistan and Guyana. These
women attended a university that housed numerous Greek organizations,
yet none of which represented the South Asian community. They felt
the need for an organization that would create bonds of sisterhood
among the female South Asian students of SUNY Stony Brook. They
also yearned for the opportunity to work together to offer their
campus a taste of their South Asian culture through exciting events.
They were able to find those ideals they hold close to themselves
within the unique, successful and respectable organization, Delta
Phi Omega Sorority Inc. They worked together diligently and overcame
many obstacles to become sisters of this organization and to offer
their fellow South Asian women the opportunity to belong to a well-respected
and prosperous South Asian sisterhood here at the State University
of New York at Stony Brook.
PHILANTHROPY
Delta Phi Omega Sorority,
Inc. is steadfast in its mission to transcend the traditional notions
of a sorority. In order to ensure the mission comes to completion,
the sisters are cognizant of the world around them, of the need
to make a positive impact not only on the university community but
also the community at large, and of being proactive in the efforts
of human progress. The sorority's paramount objective is to bring
awareness and continual support to a sometimes overlooked children's
cause, which is ensuring each child, regardless of race, religion,
or creed, a quality education and the power to read. The children
of today are tomorrow's leaders and without the keys to unlock their
potential we, as a society, have denied them a successful future.
Therefore, the sisters of Delta Phi Omega are doing their part to
ensure that each child is given a key that will allow them to open
doors to numerous accomplishments and successes, each child is given
the awesome power to read and obtain a befitting education, and
that positive steps are aken to obliterate illiteracy throughout
the world.
Not only do the sisters
work tirelessly for children's education and literacy, the sisters
also deem it imperative to spread our volunteerism to numerous other
causes and non-profit organizations. The sorority believes that
lending a helping a hand in any and all volunteer events helps mold
each sister into a well-rounded individual and teaches her about
the importance of altruism as well as the positive aspects of giving
back to one's community.
NATIONAL HISTORY
Delta Phi Omega Sorority,
Inc. was established on December 6, 1998 at the University of Houston
by seventeen South Asian women who recognized the need for an organization
to promote the advancement of South Asian women. Seventeen women
from various backgrounds came together with the common goal of uniting
women among the South Asian community. The Founders created the
backbone of this sorority on the basis of the five pillars of Sisterhood,
Respect, Loyalty, Honesty, and Friendship. They envisioned an organization
that would highlight the diverse Indian culture through participation
in community and social service projects.
Through determination
and perseverance, this vision evolved into a reality and as a result
has become a highly sought after organization for South Asian women
across the United States. With each passing year, Delta Phi Omega
continues to grow and make its presence known not only within their
respective universities but also within the community.
Delta Phi Omega has expanded
to include 19 chapters and colonies, including the newest addition
to the sisterhood, the University of Illinois- Chicago. The women
of Delta Phi Omega understand that only through hard work, optimism,
and a pure vision will the notion of sisterhood among South Asians
prevail.
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