Delta Phi Kappa
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Delta Phi Kappa (also known as Deltas) is an Asian American
interest sorority established at the University of Southern California
in Los Angeles
, California
. Actively involved in events though the school, community, and southern California region, the organization prides itself on the well-rounded and distinctive qualities of each of its members. Because deltas are a single-chartered organization at USC, its active members all become USC alumni and remain closely connected to its sisters as well as the USC Trojan network.
On June 10, 1960 these eleven young women were formally presented as the Delta Phi Kappa Sorority at the Thunderbird Hotel in El Segundo
.
These charter members are:
Colors: Pink
and Rose Red
Flower: Carnation
Recognition Date: May 6, 1960
. The Southern California Asian Greek Council was founded in 1982 by Delta Phi Kappa's brother fraternity, Gamma Epsilon Omega, in which the first president was a member of Delta Phi Kappa.
Although Delta Phi Kappa is an Asian-Interest sorority, the members do not limit themselves to solely Asian-interest organizations and events. In October 2005, members of Delta Phi Kappa and USC's Delta Delta Delta
Panhellenic Sorority teamed up to learn about the history of traditional and mutlicultural Greek chapters and the similarities and differences between the two organizations. The discussion also focused on ideas on how to integrate the five Greek councils at USC
. Additionally, every year, the sorority plans events with various organizations part of USC's Panhellenic Council Sororities (PHC), Interfraternity Council Fraternities (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), and National Panhellenic Council Sororities (NPHC).
as well as the Southern California Asian Greek Council (AGC).
2005
2007
Asian American
Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent. The U.S. Census Bureau definition of Asians as "Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan,...
interest sorority established at the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Actively involved in events though the school, community, and southern California region, the organization prides itself on the well-rounded and distinctive qualities of each of its members. Because deltas are a single-chartered organization at USC, its active members all become USC alumni and remain closely connected to its sisters as well as the USC Trojan network.
History
In the spring of 1960, eleven Asian-coeds of the University of Southern California organized the need to foster sisterhood among Asian women, and to stimulate an intercultural exchange among themselves and their fellow students at USC. These eleven charter members, with the help of Miss Shirley Barkeley, counselor of Women's Organizations, and the sponsor, Mrs. Theodore Chen, drew up the sorority constitution which was officially approved on May 6, 1960.On June 10, 1960 these eleven young women were formally presented as the Delta Phi Kappa Sorority at the Thunderbird Hotel in El Segundo
El Segundo, California
El Segundo is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located on the Santa Monica Bay, it was incorporated on January 18, 1917, and is one of the Beach Cities of Los Angeles County and part of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments...
.
These charter members are:
- President: Brenda Song
- Vice President: Jean Chew
- Secretary: Sandy Nakai
- Treasurer: Merri Kita
- Historian: Kathy Mayekawa
- Mary Chow
- Jeanie Mori
- Janice Ouchi
- Marlene Sue
- Susie Sogabe
- Midori Sunari
Purpose
Since being established in 1960, Delta Phi Kappa has strived to foster sisterhood among Asian American women and to raise cultural awareness. Strong foundation built on philanthropy, academics, respect, culture, and sisterhood have allowed the sorority to persevere for over four decades. Deltas have continually supported the Asian American community through volunteer work, donations, political involvement, and spearheading cultural programs. As a whole, Deltas are a diverse group of well-rounded young women with five essential things in common: love for sisters, academic and career accomplishments, high aspirations, unbounded potential, and love of fun. As an organization, Delta Phi Kappa helps to shape its members into the women they want to become by providing advice, assistance, and most importantly, unwavering support.Facts
Motto: Friendship and Service Throughout the UniversityColors: Pink
Pink
Pink is a mixture of red and white. Commonly used for Valentine's Day and Easter, pink is sometimes referred to as "the color of love." The use of the word for the color known today as pink was first recorded in the late 17th century....
and Rose Red
Red
Red is any of a number of similar colors evoked by light consisting predominantly of the longest wavelengths of light discernible by the human eye, in the wavelength range of roughly 630–740 nm. Longer wavelengths than this are called infrared , and cannot be seen by the naked eye...
Flower: Carnation
Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus is a species of Dianthus. It is probably native to the Mediterranean region but its exact range is unknown due to extensive cultivation for the last 2,000 years. It is the wild ancestor of the garden carnation.It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 80 cm tall...
Recognition Date: May 6, 1960
2005-2006
- USC Asian Pacific American Student Association (APASA), Organization of The Year
- USC Order of OmegaOrder of OmegaThe Order of Omega is an undergraduate Greek society recognizing "fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in inter-fraternity activities." It functions as an adjunct to traditional fraternal organizations, rather than a social or professional group in se...
Greek Awards, Dean Rorbert L. Mannes Award for Excellency in Community Relations & Philanthropy
2006-2007
- USC APA Student Organization Olympics, 1st place
- USC Order of OmegaOrder of OmegaThe Order of Omega is an undergraduate Greek society recognizing "fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in inter-fraternity activities." It functions as an adjunct to traditional fraternal organizations, rather than a social or professional group in se...
Greek Awards, Certificate of Excellence in Community Service
Asian Greek Council
Delta Phi Kappa is an active charter of USC's Asian Greek Council (AGC). The USC Asian Greek Council is currently composed of three historically Asian sororities (including deltas) and two historically Asian fraternities. In addition, Delta Phi Kappa is part of a larger network, the Southern California Asian Greek Council, which currently comprises seventeen other Asian-interest organizations all throughout Southern CaliforniaSouthern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
. The Southern California Asian Greek Council was founded in 1982 by Delta Phi Kappa's brother fraternity, Gamma Epsilon Omega, in which the first president was a member of Delta Phi Kappa.
Although Delta Phi Kappa is an Asian-Interest sorority, the members do not limit themselves to solely Asian-interest organizations and events. In October 2005, members of Delta Phi Kappa and USC's Delta Delta Delta
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Delta Delta , also known as Tri Delta, is an international sorority founded on November 27, 1888, the eve of Thanksgiving Day. With over 200,000 initiates, Tri Delta is one of the world's largest NPC sororities.-History:...
Panhellenic Sorority teamed up to learn about the history of traditional and mutlicultural Greek chapters and the similarities and differences between the two organizations. The discussion also focused on ideas on how to integrate the five Greek councils at USC
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
. Additionally, every year, the sorority plans events with various organizations part of USC's Panhellenic Council Sororities (PHC), Interfraternity Council Fraternities (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), and National Panhellenic Council Sororities (NPHC).
Affiliated Organizations
- Brother Fraternity: Gamma Epsilon OmegaGamma Epsilon OmegaGamma Epsilon Omega is an Asian American interest fraternity founded in 1963 at the University of Southern California.- History:Gamma Epsilon Omega was founded by 9 men at USC in 1963, and is the second oldest currently active Asian-American fraternity in the nation...
(USC) - Sister Sorority: Pi Theta Kappa (CSU Northridge)
- Cousin Fraternity: Zeta Epsilon Tau (CSU Long Beach)
Philanthropy
In keeping with the sorority's motto, "Friendship and service throughout the university," the sisters of Delta Phi Kappa are extremely dedicated to their mission of giving back to their school and the surrounding community. Throughout the school year, the sisters actively take part in various volunteer opportunities and philanthropy projects that benefit both the USC community and other LA-metro areas. Below are a list of events the organization actively contributes to every year:- Los Angeles Aids Walk
- American Cancer SocietyAmerican Cancer SocietyThe American Cancer Society is the "nationwide community-based voluntary health organization" dedicated, in their own words, "to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and...
- USC Relay for life
- Beach Clean ups
- USC Campus-Wide Bone Marrow Drive
- Reading to KIDS
- USC TROY CAMP's Pass-the-Can
- USC Organ Donor List Club
- Making Balloon Arches for NGO
- Rose Parade-Float Decorations
- Gardening at local elementary schools
- USC Student Senate Booths
- LA Works-Booth Memorial Painting
- Shriner's Hospital for Children
- LA Kings Children's Foundation Fundraiser
- Monterey Park's Cherry Blossom Festival
- Zeta Phi Skid Rho Service
- Little Tokyo Sparkle Clean-up
- National Asian American Student Conference (NAASCon)
- LA Chinatown Firecracker Run
- Keiro Nursing Home
- USC St. Jude's Up 'till Dawn
- Project Chicken Soup
- Chinese New Year Parade
Philanthropic achievements
The sorority is continuously recognized for its excellence in community involvement by USCUniversity of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
as well as the Southern California Asian Greek Council (AGC).
2005
- Dean Robert L. Mannes Award for Excellency in Community Relations and Philanthropy
- Most community service hours completed out of all Southern California AGC organizations
2007
- Certificate of Excellence in Community Service