Deltasig to Welcome Two New Chapters this Fall

Aug 15, 2020 – Delta Sigma Pi is pushing forward during the pandemic by welcoming Omega Phi and Omega Upsilon this fall!

Although the installations from the spring were delayed due to COVID-19, Omega Phi at the College of St. Benedict & St. John's University and Omega Upsilon at Providence College will be installed later this year. 

About the St. Benedict/St. John's University (SBSJU) Colony: 

The colony at SBSJU began with a Deltasig transfer student from the University of Minnesota who joined with classmates to obtain permission from the business department and student life office. The colony petitioned with 31 students and three faculty. 

Professionally, the colony has hosted resume workshops, welcomed a financial planning speaker to campus, hosted career discussions with alumni and welcomed professionals from BerganKDV and Kensington Bank. Philanthropically, the group packed meals for Haiti at Feed My Starving Children, cleaned up campus after a football tailgate, mailed cards to soldiers, and held multiple fundraising efforts. 

According to 2015 National COY Chad Robinson, "I have had the pleasure of coaching and learning from this motivated group of individuals who aspire to join our ranks as brothers of Delta Sigma Pi as their District Director. I am excited to see what they will achieve as a chapter of our Fraternity and glad to call them my brothers!" 

SBSJU
The St. Benedict/St. John's Colony welcomes professional speakers from the community to inspire and mentor colony members. 

About the Providence College Colony: 

The Providence Colony began with an inquiry from a student who was referred from our chapter at Elon University. Signatures of 50 supporters, along with details about Delta Sigma Pi and an interview with Central Office staff, was reviewed by the College's Board of Directors to obtain permission to proceed. The colony petitioned for a charter with 74 students. 

The colony hosted interview workshops, study abroad preparation panels, and impressive guest speakers with professionals from major brands like Rolex and Reebok. They also gave back to their community by writing letters to soldiers, hosting a shoe drive and trick-or-treating for canned goods to donate to the Rhode Island Dream Center homeless shelter. 

According to New England RVP Jen Huynh, "Establishing a chapter at Providence College makes Delta Sigma Pi the first fraternity on campus. This shows how the current members have positively represented themselves, their school and our Fraternity during their time as a colony." 

Providence
The Providence Colony recruits members, as potentially the first fraternity on campus! 

Support a Chapter Leadership Fund: 

You can support the Omega Phi and Omega Upsilon Chapters with tax-deductible donations to their Chapter Leadership Funds managed by the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation to assist students attending LEAD Schools, LEAD Provincial Conferences and Grand Chapter Congress. Please visit dsp.org/donate and select "Designate my gift for special interests." Then, use the drop down selection to choose Omega Phi Chapter or Omega Upsilon Chapter.

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