Kappa Delta Sorority provides experiences that build confidence in women and inspire them to action through the power of lifelong friendship. White or transparent. Omega Psi Chi formed as a local fraternity in 1971 and would later become an affiliate member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Rho Delta Chapter in 1972. In 2003, our campus chartered its first Multicultural Greek Sorority, Kappa Delta Chi and our first NPC sorority in more than 10 years, Theta Phi Alpha. Zeta Tau Alpha began in 1960 as the Delta Theta sorority becoming the Zeta Epsilon chapter in 1964. The fourth oldest fraternity to organize was Alpha Delta Phi when it was formed at Hamilton College in 1832, the year after Sigma Phi had planted a chapter there Alpha Delta Phi has the distinction of being the first fraternity to expand to the Midwestern states when they chartered their second chapter in 1835 at Miami University in Ohio. A sisterhood whose … Fraternities again experienced tremendous growth after the war and through the rest of the 1920’s. TAMUK would not escape unscathed, as every sorority on campus would fold. Unfortunately, after 47 years Lambda Chi Alpha closed its chapter due to financial reasons. ABOUT US Aggie Greeks & Values Based Leadership Fraternities and sororities are a fundamental part of Texas A&M University. Following them, an interest group formed a local fraternity in 2005 that would later become Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, Incorporated in 2010.After being gone for more than 20 years, Kappa Sigma Fraternity returned to our campus, reactivating their chapter in 2013. Despite meeting with much opposition, Kappa Alpha Society became secretly popular with the students and was imitated in 1827 by the formation of Sigma Phi and Delta Phi. Sororities Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta each established chapters in 1981. Theta Chi. That same year proved to be the end of sororities on our campus with Zeta Tau Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta both ceasing operations. In 1780 a decision to expand the fraternity to other colleges began and a second chapter was formed at Yale. The 1960's proved to be a growing opportunity for our university. They were then officially chartered as the Kappa Tau Chapter on May 5, 1973. With Sigma Chi and Lambda Chi Alpha prevailing the downward spiral of our Greek system, and Omega Delta Phi chartering in 2002, it appeared Greek Life for our university was on the rise. The Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Chi performing at our Fall 2016 MGC Showcase Lexington was also the birthplace of Kappa Sigma Kappa in 1867 and Sigma Nu in 1869, started at VMI. Following Chi Omega and Zeta Tau Alpha, our campuses oldest and only local sorority Alpha Sigma would become an affiliate of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority in 1965. Each falling to one member at times, both chapters were able to stay alive and remain active.The university became a member of the Texas A&M University System in 1989 and changed its name to Texas A&M University – Kingsville in 1993. That was followed with the formation Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi. Two other fraternities were founded during this time in nearby Charlottesville, Virginia. Theta Delta Phi earned Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity colony status on March 4, 1970. Eta Sigma Gamma — Health Education Fraternities again faced the challenges of war when World War I began. The faculty quickly abolished this group and the name disappeared. As more interest in fraternities continued we welcomed the Zeta Pi Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity on March 19, 1967. Koriyama Campus - TAMU 1 + 1 Backfile. The Phi Beta Kappa members took an oath of secrecy with an objective to foster friendship, morality and literature. The Greek system began when the university was still South Texas State Teachers College, when a group of women formed Alpha Sigma Sorority in 1927. Sigma Alpha Epsilon grew to 15 chapters throughout the South prior to the War between the Confederate States of America and the United States of America in 1861. Welcome to the University of Idaho chapter of Kappa Delta. The establishment of a Phi Beta Kappa chapter there in 1817 encouraged a group of men to form a competing fraternity when the Kappa Alpha Society was established on November 26, 1825. Local fraternity Beta Sigma Lambda formed in 1963 as a group of men who wanted to expand our university’s Greek Life under the national organization, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and on January 24, 1966 they received their charter. In 1877 President Rutherford Hayes withdrew the federal troops from the occupied South and removed the military governors. The first fraternity to form was Alpha Tau Omega at VMI in September of 1865. 1973: Delta Kappa Psi and Delta Phi Omega sororities, Sigma Pi, Tau Delta Phi, and Kappa Sigma Kappa fraternities are closed as a result of the damage from Hurricane Celia in … Five of these seven fraternities started during this period grew into large and successful national fraternities. Chi Epsilon — Civil Engineering. The founders are, however, no longer active within the organization. However, there was minimal impact since American participation was limited. Alpha Pi Mu — Industrial Engineering. Fraternities that somehow survived the shakeout of the Great Depression managed to weather this next storm. Kazan University. Alpha Chi Omega Sorority would be the first to close its doors on March 9, 1978. Since 1987, KDChi has been an award winning, nationally recognized organization who upholds their standards to the values of Unity, Honesty, Integrity and Leadership. Kappa Delta ("KD") is considered an up-and-coming sorority, one that has risen to the top-tier in terms of reputation in recent decades. The Chi Phi Fraternity Theta Zeta chapter at Texas A&M University was founded in 1986. Northern fraternities started discussions about revitalizing dormant chapters in the South and Southern fraternities began to consider expansion to the north and west. While this new fraternity adopted many of the practices of Phi Beta Kappa, it clearly made fellowship its primary purpose making it the first social fraternity in the nation. Although most college activity was suspended, few fraternities lost chapters during the war. Fraternities would see chapters become dormant or fold. Later we would have local sorority, Psi Theta Upsilon form who would then become an affiliate of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority in 2009. In the mid 1890’s the anti-fraternity movement began to subside and the long economic crisis came to an end. This reputation is by no means uniform, which may be due to the diversity of girls who pledge KD. The Greek system now had the most fraternities in school history with eight. Alpha Eta Mu Beta — Bioengineering. Year Founded: 1972 Membership Dues: $10 per year local dues Admits Members: Qualifying students invited in October and February Meeting Locations: Harrington Tower Public Contact Information When you join Kappa Delta, you don’t just join an organization. War also divided fraternities, as brothers from the same chapter would enlist with both armies. Since then, KDChi has been a strong supporter of NALFO's efforts. They show exemplary leadership skills, … VMI was a military college many considered to be the “West Point of the South”. Many college administrators began to forbid students from joining fraternities, which had a devastating impact on the local fraternities and forced the national fraternities to close many of its chapters. These three fraternities became known as the “Miami Triad” as they quickly established chapters throughout the western states as well as the South and grew into large national fraternities. This caused the fraternity to evolve into a purely honorary society that recognizes academic achievement. Sigma Lambda Gamma. Local sorority, Alpha Nu Beta would only survive their first year as an organization, folding in 1989. Phi Kappa Psi. Welcome to Kappa Delta! Our motto “Let us strive for that, which is Honorable, Beautiful, and Highest” marks everything that we do and is a true reflection of our sisterhood. College Panhellenic Council: Chi Omega; Interfraternity Council: Delta Sigma Phi; Multicultural Greek Council: Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. National Pan-Hellenic Council: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Chapter Event of the Year However, this growth began to slow as sectional tensions increased. This meeting resulted in the formation of the National Pan-Hellenic Conference. Kayak Team. The only national fraternity to form during the War Between the States was Theta Xi, which was started in April of 1864 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. November 19, 1998: Chi Psi Beta Fraternity, Inc. established at Texas A&M University. Although Phi Beta Kappa does not compete with social fraternities today, it is considered to be the forefather of the whole fraternity system. College enrollments plunged and fraternities were paralyzed as they watched chapters close overnight. After being on our campus for more than 30 years, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity was able to keep their numbers above a few more years, before closing in 1996.Sigma Chi and Lambda Chi Alpha were the only two chapters from the original run of our university’s Greek system to remain and battle the Greek system decline. Pi Kappa Alpha started in 1868 and Kappa Sigma in 1869 at the University of Virginia. Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. One other national fraternity to form after the War was Alpha Gamma in 1867 in Tennessee at Cumberland University. Primary Sanction{s}: TAMU Student Rules (24.4.5. Fraternity life at TAMUK was destined to be an early success with the formation of Kappa Sigma Nu local fraternity prior to World War II when the university was known as Texas College of Arts and Industries following a name change in 1929. However, this was short lived and fraternities have since seen continuous growth and are today are considered a vital part of most colleges. In December, Kappa Alpha Order organized at Washington College. Helpful Links. Inspiring Action. The Long Depression as it later became known would last until the mid 1890’s. A similar meeting with representatives of 26 fraternities in New York City in 1909 ended with the founding of the National Interfraternity Conference. Kappa Delta. TAMUC KDChi, Commerce, Texas. Kappa Delta Chi. Sigma Chi. Alpha Chi Omega; Alpha Delta Pi; Alpha Epsilon Phi; Alpha Omicron Pi; Chi Omega; Delta Delta Delta; Delta Gamma; Delta Zeta; Gamma Phi Beta; Kappa Alpha Theta; Kappa Delta; Kappa Kappa Gamma; Pi Beta Phi; Zeta Tau Alpha; Resources. Four years later Beta Theta Pi was formed at Miami to challenge Alpha Delta Phi. Our chapter is part of a national sisterhood with more than 230,000 members and chapters across the country. Refresh Page. We are home to 58 inter/nationally affiliated or local Greek-letter organizations, which collectively constitute the largest membership-based and multi-faceted community on campus. Union College is also where three additional fraternities were created. As student enrollment increased, Kappa Sigma Nu would not be alone in our Greek community. She attended the University of Kentucky 1939-1940 where she studied English and Library Science at the masters’ level. Lacrosse. Box 6C. Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. (KDChi) is a sisterhood based on serving the community. While at Wesleyan she was a cheerleader, president of Chi Upsilon Chi sorority (now Kappa Delta), May Queen and in 1938 represented Kentucky Wesleyan at the Mountain Laurel Festival. Fraternities continued to expand their chapters at a very rapid pace prior to 1860. Kappa Kappa Gamma Texas A&M University. Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity was then welcomed and colonized in Fall 2018. Then the stock market crashed in October of 1929, which was followed by the Great Depression. But the war suspended most collegiate activity. Kappa Delta Pi-Mu Chi Chapter. Their dream was to create something more lasting than a club. Student Activities. Kappa Delta creates a family and sisterhood that carries through your college experience and throughout the rest of your life. 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