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Delta Zeta Sorority was founded at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1902. At this time, fraternities had already been well established, however, six young women, Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna Keen, Julia Bishop, Mabelle Minton, and Anne Simmons met with Dr. Guy Potter Benton, then president of the university, to make their idea a reality. Today, Delta Zeta has enriched the lives of over 220,000 alumnae and collegiate members in the United States and Canada.
Founded: October 24, 1902 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
Founders: Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mabelle Minton and Mary Collins.
Order of the Laurel: Grace Mason Lundy, Irene Caroline Boughton, Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson, Myrtle Graeter Hinkly
Grand Patron: Dr. Guy Potter Benton, D.D., LL.D, (Phi Delta Theta)
Colors: Old Rose and Nile Green
Flower: Pink Killarney Rose
Jewel: Diamond
Emblem: Roman Lamp
Mascot: Turtle
Magazine: The LAMP of Delta Zeta is the official magazine. It is published three times a year and mailed to all initiated members whose addresses are current at National Headquarters. An online version is offered to those members who prefer not to receive a hard copy.
Number of Collegiate Chapters: 158 in the United States and Canada
Number of Alumnae Chapters: Over 200 alumnae chapters offer continuing association in 49 states, including Hawaii as well as the United Kingdom and Canada. Surfing Sisters is our first virtual alumnae chapter, established in 1998 as an option for alumnae who do not live near an established college or alumnae group.
Number of Initiated Members: Over 220,000
Number of collegiate members: At any given time, Delta Zeta has more than 10,000 undergraduate members.
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