Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority Celebrates 100 Years
Philadelphia, PA- Delta Phi Epsilon, a non-sectarian social sorority founded in 1917 and today one of the fastest-growing organizations of its type in the nation, will celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of their Alpha Chapter’s chartering on Friday, March 17th. Founded at New York University’s School of Law, Delta Phi Epsilon is a 70,000-member international organization that is represented on 106 college campuses across the United States and Canada.
Delta Phi Epsilon’s International Headquarters will be hosting two events on March 17th to celebrate the occasion. In New York City, a bench dedication will be held in Washington Square Park (5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St.) at 11 am. The location overlooks the original law school building where the sorority was founded. The guest of honor will be International President Stacy Segal.
Segal shares, “Our Founders had a vision for being a non-sectarian organization and our sisterhood continues to build on this vision and fully embodies our founding principles of Justice, Sisterhood and Love. As International President, I am proud of the organization that we have built and it is my honor to dedicate this bench where we were founded and began our history.”
The second event will be hosted at the International Headquarters’ office space, located in downtown Philadelphia (251 S Camac Street), during regular business hours. Guest of honor, International First Vice President and Past International President Tricia Carlin, will be opening a time capsule created in honor of Delta Phi Epsilon’s 75th Anniversary.
Additionally, collegiate chapters and alumnae associations across the country are hosting Centennial celebrations, with 51 already planned. The largest of these events is currently planned for Atlanta, Ga., with the guest list topping 900. Celebrations will continue to be scheduled throughout the calendar year.
To learn more about Centennial events, you may visit www.dphie.org/centennial.
About Delta Phi Epsilon
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority was founded on March 17, 1917 at New York University Law School as a social organization for women. The mission is to provide a sisterhood experience rich with tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. Learn more about Delta Phi Epsilon at www.dphie.org.
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Delta Phi Epsilon's Sorority Members Embark on a Month Long Giving Competition to Celebrate Founders and Centennial Year
Philadelphia, PA- Today, Delta Phi Epsilon sisters across the continent and beyond will begin their annual fundraising competition, DIMES for DPHIE. Launched in 2012, as a new donor acquisition campaign, DIMES has become the number one fundraiser, raising over six figures annually for the Educational Foundation of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority. The goal for 2017 is $200,000. This amount is significant as it represents raising $100,000 to celebrate the 100th birthday of the sorority itself, plus $100,000 to show the unwavering commitment to the next 100 years of giving.
The name of the campaign originated from a well-known acronym, DIMES, which uses the first letter of the first name of each founder, Dorothy, Ida, Minna, Eva and Sylvia. These five innovative women founded Delta Phi Epsilon at NYU Law School on March 17, 1917. Each year, during the month of March, collegiate chapter women challenge each other and their alumnae to donate to the campaign and help the chapter raise the most money to support programs and scholarships funded by the Educational Foundation. The chapter who raises the most money receives bragging rights, as well as, a $1,000 check to use for educational purposes for their chapter. Last year, top honors went to the Alpha Gamma Chapter at Florida International University.
In addition to the chapter challenge, there is an individual challenge. The top two fundraising individuals (one alumna and one undergraduate) will each be awarded a special gift from Tiffany & Co. Chapters who have 100% participation at $25 per sister will receive this year’s DIMES for DPHIE shirt for each chapter member. Alumnae and friends who donate $75 or more will also receive the commemorative shirt.
Follow the action on social media outlets at #dimesfordphie.
To learn more about Delta Phi Epsilon and the Educational Foundation, or to participate in DIMES for DPHIE by donating in honor of a chapter you love, yours or another, please visit: ww.dphiefoundation.org. The competition ends at 11:59 PM EST on March 31, 2017.
About Delta Phi Epsilon
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority was founded on March 17, 1917 at New York University Law School as a social organization for women. The mission is to provide a sisterhood experience rich with tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. Learn more about Delta Phi Epsilon at www.dphie.org.
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