The Founding of Delta Psi Omega
Mid-January, 1994, 32 Women met in a small dorm room to establish the foundation of a truly original sorority. Using only a pencil-written agenda they spent hours deliberating on the basic fundamentals for the organization. They decided the Greek alphabet letters ΔΨΩ were to represent the sorority for their aesthetic appeal and originality on campus.
In addition to establishing the name, they also decided on Delta Psi Omega's values and purpose. The values Integrity, Diversity and Loyalty were suggested, two of which received no discussion. Diversity was immediately implemented, for it combines the important aspects of individuality and independence, two of the most crucial elements in human life; It was agreed that Integrity was a rare quality, one that not just anyone possessed for it required a person to be honest, honorable, and respectable. Therefore, it was the expectation that all prospective members of Delta Psi must exhibit this essential principle at all times. For the final value, Loyalty was eventually agreed upon, primarily because they felt it was a necessary component for the sound establishment of any relationship. It was also agreed that the basis for formal foundation and purpose was on anti-hazing polices. Hazing has been and will remain an intolerable and illegal act.
As the meeting progressed the founding women established the requirements for membership, dues, positions of office, and last but not least Delta Psi Omega's prominent colors. It was not an easy task, for all the women wanted their favorite colors. It came down to choosing colors that complimented the characteristics of the values. The color purple was chosen for its association with royalty and elaboration (intricate and rich in detail); ivory was selected because it signifies purity and intellectuality.
Thanks to the hard work and amazing dedication of the Alpha and Beta classes, a year after that first founding meeting in a small dorm room, Southern Utah University approved the chartering and recognition of Delta Psi Omega as an official Greek Organization on campus. Since that time the sisters of Delta Psi Omega have been a prominent and diverse force on Campus.
In addition to establishing the name, they also decided on Delta Psi Omega's values and purpose. The values Integrity, Diversity and Loyalty were suggested, two of which received no discussion. Diversity was immediately implemented, for it combines the important aspects of individuality and independence, two of the most crucial elements in human life; It was agreed that Integrity was a rare quality, one that not just anyone possessed for it required a person to be honest, honorable, and respectable. Therefore, it was the expectation that all prospective members of Delta Psi must exhibit this essential principle at all times. For the final value, Loyalty was eventually agreed upon, primarily because they felt it was a necessary component for the sound establishment of any relationship. It was also agreed that the basis for formal foundation and purpose was on anti-hazing polices. Hazing has been and will remain an intolerable and illegal act.
As the meeting progressed the founding women established the requirements for membership, dues, positions of office, and last but not least Delta Psi Omega's prominent colors. It was not an easy task, for all the women wanted their favorite colors. It came down to choosing colors that complimented the characteristics of the values. The color purple was chosen for its association with royalty and elaboration (intricate and rich in detail); ivory was selected because it signifies purity and intellectuality.
Thanks to the hard work and amazing dedication of the Alpha and Beta classes, a year after that first founding meeting in a small dorm room, Southern Utah University approved the chartering and recognition of Delta Psi Omega as an official Greek Organization on campus. Since that time the sisters of Delta Psi Omega have been a prominent and diverse force on Campus.
