Alpha Delta Theta is a female professional fraternity founded Nationally on February
1, 1944. Our Alpha Iota chapter here at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
was founded in 1967. Alpha Delta Theta is a group of women whose main goal is to
promote the camaraderie of science majors on campus while preparing our members for
a lifetime of professionalism in the health field. Being part of our sorority is
an experience beyond becoming part of an organization, but rather joining a sisterhood
that can never be broken.
Like a family, Alpha Delta Theta sisters are forever part of each other's lives. Because
of our intimate size, we are able to nurture deep friendships with each individual
sister. very sister is known as a unique and valuable woman in Alpha Delta Theta's
history. It is important to us not only to leave a lasting mark in the history of
Alpha Delta Theta, but also on our campus here at the University of the Sciences in
Philadelphia and in the greater Philadelphia area. In addition to our rich history,
we also support the local community, our philanthropies the American Heart Association
and the Lupus Foundation of America.
Advisor: Margaret Reinhart, m.reinha@usciences.edu
Chapter Website: http://alphadeltatheta.wix.com/usciences
Alpha Sigma Tau is a social sorority that inspires a vow of life-long giving, advance
scholarships and enrichment opportunities. The sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau vow to support
and sustain the sorority financially and graciously. Alpha Sigma Tau is a lacework
of intellect, heart, and spirit, founded on November 4th, 1899 by eight like-minded
women. We were locally established at the University of the Sciences on April 15th,
2000. We enjoy giving back to the community and our philanthropy organizations, Habitat
for Humanity and Pine Mountain Settlement School. We try to be as active on campus
as we can be and strive to maintain a level of excellence in all that we do. Alpha
Sigma Tau is a blend of distinctive hearts committed to the progress of mankind and
the advancement of its members.
Advisor: Dr. Gladys Garcia Duenas, g.duenas@usciences.edu
National Website: http://alphasigmatau.org/
Chapter Website: http://usciences.alphasigmatau.org
Facebook: Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Delta Sigma Chapter
Instagram: @astdeltasigma
The mission of Delta Phi Epsilon is to provide a sisterhood experience rich with tradition,
innovation, and opportunities for growth. Their vision is that they inspire and empower
their sisterhood to engage in a lifetime of leadership and service. Delta Phi Epsilon
develops a social consciousness and a commitment to think and act for the greater
good.
On March 17, 1917, five women at New York University Law School took a pledge of sisterhood
and loyalty and so founded the Alpha Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon, one of the first
non-sectarian, social sororities and the only one founded at a professional school.
Five years later on March 17, 1922, Delta Phi Epsilon was formally incorporated under
laws of the State of New York. On December 5, 1922, stretching out to international
boundaries, the first Canadian chapter was installed at McGill University in Montreal,
Quebec. Growth has been steady, but expansion in numbers has never been favored over
strengthening within. From this small group making up the first chapter, there are
now more than 55,000 members with chapters throughout the United States and Canada.
Our chapters, both undergraduate and alumnae, enjoy a distinguished reputation for
scholarship, service, and leadership. Collegiate fraternities are a North American
institution.
Since 1776 when Phi Beta Kappa - originally a social fraternity - was founded, the
Greek Letter Societies have existed to serve the student and the host college or university.With
a continuing philosophy of faith in the inherent good judgment of the undergraduate
membership, Delta Phi Epsilon has remained steadfast throughout its history, forward
to the continued growth of a sisterhood which keeps pace with the ever changing nature
of the collegiate world. Each year on March 17, undergraduates and alumnae celebrate
Founders Day, honoring the women to whom each chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon is directly
indebted for the establishment of our sisterhood. We honor them for the fine ideals
and purposes which inspired them. Over three quarters of a century after Delta Phi
Epsilon began, there are women who still embrace the beliefs of our founders by sharing
sisterhood in their hearts and lives. Minna Goldsmith Mahler, Eva Effron Robin, Ida
Bienstock Landau, Sylvia Steierman Cohn and Dorothy Cohen Schwartzman, five young
law students saw Delta Phi Epsilon as a society to "Promote good fellowship among
the women students among the various colleges in the country...to create a secret
society composed of these women based upon their good moral character, regardless
of nationality or creed...to have distinct chapters at various colleges..." with the
motto Esse Quam Videri: to be rather than to seem to be.
Advisor: Nicole Pagnoni, n.pagnoni@usciences.edu
National Website: https://www.dphie.org
Facebook: DPhiE BetaBeta
Instagram: @dphiebetabeta
Founded by 27 visionary women, Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. was established on November
8th, 1998, at The University of Texas at Austin, as the Nation’s first ever South
Asian Interest-Based Sorority. Although, Kappa Phi Gamma was founded as a South Asian
sorority, she has expanded the warmth of her Sisterhood to any and all motivated young
women, willing to make a difference in her community and to uphold the principles
that the sisterhood is based upon. The Founders envisioned a sorority built around
8 principles: Character, Leadership, Scholarship, Sisterhood, Service, Womanhood,
Culture, and Self. Realizing the quality of the sisterhood could never be compromised,
the founders’ every endeavor thereafter was directed toward fostering these 8 principles
and establishing a solid foundation for the future before embarking on plans for expansion.
Each chapter and colony is engaged in programs generally selected in accordance with
the following areas: professional development, philanthropic aid, Greek solidarity,
education, health, the arts, and cultural awareness. Such involvement includes but
is not limited to the following: Leadership retreats, South Asian Student Alliance,
Relay for Life, National Conference, NAPA Conference, chapter/colony and regional
formals, Be the Change, and Meet the Greeks. The topics of the workshops and forums
that have been lead by Kappa Phi Gamma include but are not limited to: leadership
skills, finance, cultural awareness, rape culture, women’s empowerment, business etiquette,
GRE/MCAT/OAT/DAT preparation, resume building/interview preparation, risk management,
hazing prevention, stress relief, healthy lifestyles, cancer awareness, social media
etiquette, crafts, and self cultivation.
Advisor: Kathy Nay, k.nay@usciences.edu
National Website: http://kappaphigamma.com/
Sigma Psi Zeta is a cultural, social, educational and community service oriented sorority.
We are the first Greek-lettered sorority of its kind to be established on the East
Coast and is one of the largest and most distinguished Asian-interest sororities in
the nation. Our national philanthropy is to combat violence against women in its various
forms - which includes but is not limited to rape, incest, domestic violence, and
sexual assault. We chartered at the University of the Sciences on April 21, 2013 and
on campus we are dedicated to advocating for our philanthropy, promoting multiculturalism,
and striving to become strong, independent women.
Advisor: Jan Lyons, jlyons@usciences.edu
National Website: sigmapsizeta.org