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'''Delta Gamma''' is a sorority. It more commonly goes by its nickname '''DG'''. | '''Delta Gamma''' is a sorority. It more commonly goes by its nickname '''DG'''. | ||
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| + | Delta Gamma’s purpose is to "foster high ideals of friendship, promote educational and cultural interests, create a true sense of social responsibility, and develop the finest qualities of character among it members." | ||
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| + | DG was founded on December 25th, 1873 by Mary Comfort Leonard, Eva Webb Dodd, and Anna Boyd Ellington of the Lewis School for Girls. Its official colors are bronze, pink & blue and its official symbol is the anchor. DG’s official flower is the cream colored rose. The sisterhood was the first sorority in the United States to establish an independent philanthropic foundation: Service for Sight. | ||
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| + | Columbia is home to the Zeta Theta chapter of DG. | ||
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| + | == Delta Gamma Service & Philanthropy == | ||
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| + | Delta Gamma’s philanthropic work is focused on Service for Sight. Service for Sight promotes sight preservation and provides aid to people who suffer from visual impairments. | ||
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| + | The Delta Gamma Foundation has given over $3.15 million in Service for Sight grants to organizations and schools that share this mission. DG at Columbia donates funds, glasses, and audio books to programs that offer aid to people who suffer from visual impairments. It also hosts events each semester that raise money and awareness for Service for Sight. | ||
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| + | Annual DG philanthropy events | ||
| + | In the fall DG hosts its annual Anchor Splash event. Anchor Splash is an exciting night in which teams of Columbia fraternity men perform synchronized swimming routines and compete in relay races. | ||
| + | In the spring DG holds its annual Anchor Bake Sale, where it sells delicious baked goods around campus. DG also hosts “Delta Glam,” which is a fashion show that features members of the Columbia Greek community. Delta Glam is an opportunity to enjoy a great night of clothes, music, and entertainment while supporting Service for Sight. | ||
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| + | In addition to supporting Service for Sight, Delta Gammas also support various other philanthropic organizations on campus and make an effort to “Do Good” every day, as this is DG’s motto. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 20:34, 11 March 2014
| Delta Gamma | |
| ΔΓ | |
| Abbreviation: | DG |
| Org Founded: | 1873 at Lewis School for Girls |
| CU Chapter: | Zeta Theta |
| Chapter Established: | 1989 |
| Motto: | "Do Good" |
| Symbol(s): | Anchor |
| House: | 552 W 113th |
| Recognition: | Panhel |
| Contact: | asinkpen@yahoo.com |
Delta Gamma is a sorority. It more commonly goes by its nickname DG.
Delta Gamma’s purpose is to "foster high ideals of friendship, promote educational and cultural interests, create a true sense of social responsibility, and develop the finest qualities of character among it members."
DG was founded on December 25th, 1873 by Mary Comfort Leonard, Eva Webb Dodd, and Anna Boyd Ellington of the Lewis School for Girls. Its official colors are bronze, pink & blue and its official symbol is the anchor. DG’s official flower is the cream colored rose. The sisterhood was the first sorority in the United States to establish an independent philanthropic foundation: Service for Sight.
Columbia is home to the Zeta Theta chapter of DG.
Delta Gamma Service & Philanthropy
Delta Gamma’s philanthropic work is focused on Service for Sight. Service for Sight promotes sight preservation and provides aid to people who suffer from visual impairments.
The Delta Gamma Foundation has given over $3.15 million in Service for Sight grants to organizations and schools that share this mission. DG at Columbia donates funds, glasses, and audio books to programs that offer aid to people who suffer from visual impairments. It also hosts events each semester that raise money and awareness for Service for Sight.
Annual DG philanthropy events In the fall DG hosts its annual Anchor Splash event. Anchor Splash is an exciting night in which teams of Columbia fraternity men perform synchronized swimming routines and compete in relay races. In the spring DG holds its annual Anchor Bake Sale, where it sells delicious baked goods around campus. DG also hosts “Delta Glam,” which is a fashion show that features members of the Columbia Greek community. Delta Glam is an opportunity to enjoy a great night of clothes, music, and entertainment while supporting Service for Sight.
In addition to supporting Service for Sight, Delta Gammas also support various other philanthropic organizations on campus and make an effort to “Do Good” every day, as this is DG’s motto.
External Links
| Greek life at Columbia |
| IFC Fraternities: Alpha Delta Phi • Alpha Epsilon Pi • Beta Theta Pi • Delta Sigma Phi • Kappa Delta Rho • Phi Gamma Delta • Pi Kappa Alpha • Psi Upsilon • Sigma Chi • Sigma Nu • Sigma Phi Epsilon • Zeta Beta Tau |
| Panhel Sororities: Alpha Chi Omega • Alpha Omicron Pi • Delta Gamma • Gamma Phi Beta • Kappa Alpha Theta • Sigma Delta Tau |
| Multicultural Greek Fraternities: Phi Iota Alpha • Alpha Phi Alpha • Kappa Alpha Psi • Omega Psi Phi • Pi Delta Psi • Lambda Phi Epsilon • Sigma Lambda Beta |
| Multicultural Greek Sororities: Lambda Pi Chi • Sigma Iota Alpha • Delta Sigma Theta • Kappa Phi Lambda • Sigma Lambda Gamma |
| Inactive (de-recognized): Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon |
