For the members of Delta Phi Epsilon, the organization is not just a way to make new friends, it’s a way to make a positive impact on the community and foster personal growth extending beyond campus.
Based upon the founding principles of justice, sisterhood and love, the Delta Phi Epsilon chapter at KSU is best known for its emphasis on fostering diversity and its members’ devotion to their philanthropic efforts.
More commonly known as “DPhiE,” this sorority’s chapter was founded at KSU in 1989 and is now one of the seven Panhellenic sororities on campus.
The chapter hosts philanthropic events annually to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD).
Last November, the chapter exceeded expectations after raising over $19,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. According to the sorority’s ANAD coordinator and second-year student, Allie Addison, the chapter also raised over $15,000 for ANAD last spring.
“ANAD is one of three of our philanthropies, and although it isn’t our biggest, ANAD still touches close to a lot of girls in our sorority and the Greek community in general,” Addison said.
“My favorite philanthropy event has to be ‘Love Your Body Week’ that we host in support for ANAD,” said Sam Madrigal, a third-year textile and surface design student. “Recently, we have been able to team up with KSU for these events to promote body positivity and mental health all around campus and more.”
The Delta Phi Epsilon chapter’s story goes beyond their success in raising funds for philanthropy. Madrigal said that the lifelong connections she has made through the sorority are one of her favorite parts of being in the organization.
“Growing up I’ve always heard crazy horror stories and mixed feelings about being a part of something like a sorority. But I can tell you firsthand that I have had quite the opposite experience and found something that I never in a million years thought I would be able to have. I found my best friends and sisters all in one,” Madrigal said. “I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”
Kayla Dietz, a third-year exercise science student and the chapter’s former Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging coordinator, said the sorority’s diversity is what makes them stand out among other Panhellenic organizations at KSU.
“I really feel like our diversity is what sets us apart from other sororities. We have such a big range of personalities and not one person is the same as the next and I absolutely adore that about our chapter,” Dietz said. “There’s so much to learn about each girl and it’s so rewarding to know your sisters from all different kinds of backgrounds.”
Visit these links to learn more about DPhiE and ways to get involved in a Panhellenic sorority at KSU.
