Facts About Delta Zeta

We share a common purpose: to make life fuller, more meaningful, more rewarding. Within Delta Zeta, we call it enriching. To our members, it is the promise of friendship, personal development and opportunity. To the community we are valued citizens deeply committed to making a difference where we live. Our promise to our Sorority and our commitment to enrich the world are for a lifetime.

Founded:   October 24, 1902

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.  

Founders: Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mabelle Minton and Mary Collins.

Order of the Laurel: Grace Mason Lundy, Irene Caroline Boughton, Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson, Myrtle Graeter Hinkly

Grand Patron: Dr. Guy Potter Benton, D.D., LL.D, (Phi Delta Theta)

Colors: Rose and green.

Flower: Pink Killarney rose

Jewel: Diamond

Badge: Roman Lamp

Mascot: Turtle

Magazine: The LAMP of Delta Zeta is the official magazine. It is published three times a year and mailed to all initiated members whose addresses are current at National Headquarters. An online version is offered to those members who prefer not to receive a hard copy.

Number of Collegiate Chapters: 158 in the United States and Canada

Number of Alumnae Chapters: Over 200 alumnae chapters offer continuing association in 49 states, including Hawaii as well as the United Kingdom and Canada. Surfing Sisters is our first virtual alumnae chapter, established in 1998 as an option for alumnae who do not live near an established college or alumnae group.

Number of Initiated Members: Over 220,000

Number of collegiate members: At any given time, Delta Zeta has more than 10,000 undergraduate members.

National Headquarters: Delta Zeta National Headquarters, 202 East Church Street

                                  Oxford, OH 45056

                                  Phone: (513) 523-7597

                                  Fax: (513) 523-1921

                                  dzs@dzshq.com

Web site:                          www.deltazeta.org