Delta Epsilon Mu
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ΔΕΜ commonly nicknamed DEM, is a Professional fraternity
Fraternities and sororities
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 for male and female college students in the United States
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 who are interested in or currently study in the pre-health field. It was founded in Fall 1996 at Binghamton University, in Binghamton, New York. It was founded on four principles: Dedication
Dedication
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, Loyalty
Loyalty
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, Friendship
Friendship
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, and Support
Sympathy
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Purpose

The brothers and sisters of Delta Epsilon Mu are committed to serving the community by advocating health education and care, and through active participation in service activities, fundraising, and outreach programs. Members are given the opportunity to directly participate in health-oriented workshops and discussions.

Chapter Roster

Number Chapter Semester/Quarter Year College or University Location
1. Alpha Spring 1996 Binghamton University
Binghamton University
Binghamton University, also formally called State University of New York at Binghamton, , is a public research university in the State of New York. The University is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York system...

Binghamton
Binghamton, New York
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, New York
New York
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2. Beta Fall 2002 University of California at Davis Davis
Davis, California
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, California
California
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3. Gamma Spring 2005 University of Maryland at College Park College Park
College Park, Maryland
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, Maryland
Maryland
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4. Zeta Summer 2006 University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
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Orlando
Orlando, Florida
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, Florida
Florida
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5. Eta Spring 2007 Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
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, Virginia
Virginia
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6. Theta Spring 2009 University of California at Merced Merced
Merced, California
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, California
California
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7. Iota Fall 2010 George Washington University
George Washington University
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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
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8. Kappa Spring 2011 University of Kansas
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Lawrence
Lawrence, Kansas
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, Kansas
Kansas
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