Delta Gamma
| Delta Gamma | |
| ΔΓ | |
| Abbreviation: | DG |
| Org Founded: | 1873 at Lewis School for Girls |
| CU Chapter: | Zeta Theta |
| Chapter Established: | 1989 |
| Motto: | "Do Good" |
| Symbol(s): | Anchor |
| House: | 552 W 113th |
| Recognition: | Panhel |
| Contact: | ztpresidentdg@gmail.com |
Delta Gamma, Zeta Theta chapter, is one of the sororities recognized by the Panhellenic Council. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone at 113th St. The sorority more commonly goes by its nickname DG.
The chapter earned a 5 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating in spring 2013 and received the ALPHA Standard’s Highest Achievement Award (along with Lambda Phi Epsilon) for earning the highest score of any Greek chapter on the standards.
The chapter also earned a 5 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating in spring 2012, along with achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)
These were all of the awards that chapters could possibly receive that year.
DG has traditionally partnered with Sig Ep for Relay for Life every year. The team has consistently been one of the event’s top fundraisers; in 2012 they raised $5,421 and in 2013 they raised $6,104.
Out of the 147 Delta Gamma chapters nationwide, Columbia’s Zeta Theta chapter was listed as having the fourth highest GPA for fall 2013.
Service & Philanthropy
Delta Gamma’s philanthropic work is focused on Service for Sight. Service for Sight promotes sight preservation and provides aid to those who suffer from visual impairments.
The Delta Gamma Foundation has given over $3.15 million in Service for Sight grants to organizations and schools that share this mission. DG at Columbia donates funds, glasses, and audio books to programs that offer aid to those who suffer from visual impairments. It also hosts events each semester that raise money and awareness for Service for Sight.
Annual DG philanthropy events
- In the fall DG hosts Anchor Splash. Anchor Splash is a night in which teams of Columbia fraternity men perform synchronized swimming routines and compete in relay races. Fall 2013's event raised $6190.50 for Service for Sight.
- In the spring DG holds its annual Anchor Bake Sale, where it sells baked goods around campus. DG also hosts Delta Glam, which is a fashion show that features members of the Columbia Greek community. All proceeds go to Service for Sight.
In addition to supporting Service for Sight, DG also supports various other philanthropic organizations on campus and makes an effort to “Do Good” every day, as this is the sorority’s motto.
External Links
| Greek life at Columbia |
| IFC Fraternities: Alpha Delta Phi • Alpha Epsilon Pi • Beta Theta Pi • Delta Sigma Phi • Kappa Delta Rho • Phi Gamma Delta • Pi Kappa Alpha • Psi Upsilon • Sigma Chi • Sigma Nu • Sigma Phi Epsilon • Zeta Beta Tau |
| Panhel Sororities: Alpha Chi Omega • Alpha Omicron Pi • Delta Gamma • Gamma Phi Beta • Kappa Alpha Theta • Sigma Delta Tau |
| Multicultural Greek Fraternities: Phi Iota Alpha • Alpha Phi Alpha • Kappa Alpha Psi • Omega Psi Phi • Pi Delta Psi • Lambda Phi Epsilon • Sigma Lambda Beta |
| Multicultural Greek Sororities: Lambda Pi Chi • Sigma Iota Alpha • Delta Sigma Theta • Kappa Phi Lambda • Sigma Lambda Gamma |
| Inactive (de-recognized): Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon |
