Delta Sigma Theta
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a public service organization founded on Christian principles with an emphasis on scholarship, service, and sisterhood. Twenty-two dynamic women founded this organization on the campus of Howard University in 1913. Today, Delta Sigma Theta boasts a membership of over 250,000 women, making it one of the largest predominantly African-American women's organization in the world. Its membership is dedicated to the mission and vision of the founders and contributes countless hours of public service implemented through the sorority's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust. The Nu Mu Citywide Chapter is active on the campuses of Loyola and Tulane Universities, as well as in the Greater New Orleans community.
Nickname: Delta
Founded: Howard University, January 13, 1913
Loyola Chapter: Founded 1977 as Nu Mu Citywide chapter
Open Motto: "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"
Symbol: The Torch
Colors: Crimson and Creme
Flower: African Violet
National Philanthropy: Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy; Summit V Health and Healing, HIV and AIDS Awareness
Functions at Loyola: Cultural Explosion, Greek Show; Date Auction, Delta May Week
Chapter Spring 2005 GPA: 2.87
Initiation Fees: Varies
Annual Dues: Varies
Bragging Rights: Largest historically black sorority worldwide with over 290,000 sisters.
National Web Site: http://www.deltasigmatheta.org/
President: Ahmane' Glover
Organization Address: Box 1
Email: numu1913@yahoo.com
Advisor: Gussie Glapion
Campus mail: Box 41
Email: glapion@loyno.edu
