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SORORITY HISTORY

Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. was established on December 6, 1998 at the University of Houston by sixteen South Asian women who recognized the need for an organization to promote the advancement of South Asian women. These women of various backgrounds came together with the common goal of uniting women among the South Asian community. Our founders created the backbone of this sorority on the basis of the five pillars of Sisterhood, Respect, Loyalty, Honesty, and Friendship. They envisioned an organization that would highlight the diverse South Asian culture through participation in community and social service projects.

CHAPTER HISTORY

In the summer of 2002, nine South Asian women came together in hopes of bringing Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. to the University of Oklahoma. On September 14, 2002 these hopes became a reality as Theta Chapter finally became part of the Multicultural Greek Council on campus. We will forever be grateful for the hard work our founding mothers put towards the emergence of this chapter. Without their determination and preserverance, we would not be here today. We the sisters of Delta Phi Omega have begun a conquest, which will hold its legacy throughout the future at the University of Oklahoma. We dreamt of creating a South Asian Sorority, we saw our way to obtain it, and we conquered all obstacles in our path.

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The purpose of Delta Phi Omega shall be to foster unity among South Asian women, build community awareness, and gain a greater understanding of oneself and others. The sorority aspires to instill leadership traits, excel in all academic endeavors, to encourage an active relationship between the sorority and its respective university, and shall do so with the utmost compassion, dignity, and fortitude.

Mascot: Bengal Tiger
Colors: Red, Black, Silver
Gems: Diamonds, Red Rubies
Motto: We Dreamt, We Saw, We Conquered

National Founding Mothers

Simran Bakshi

Heena Bhakta

Leena Cherian

Bonna Choudhari

Rita Dhanani

Anita Jari

Amitha Nikam

Avni Patel

Jesika Patel

Jolly Patel

Shevon Patel

Sonal Patel

Arati Shah

Deepa Swamy

Manisha Vakharia

Sarika Wadhawan

Chapter Founding Mothers

Pearlene Anklesaria

Neena Bhagat

Reena Bhakta

Deepu Madduri

Bhavini Patel

Rina Patel

Shital Patel

Smita Patel

Himali Shah

CHAPTER AWARDS

2016

Delta Phi Omega National Best Website

2015

FSSL Awards
- Academic Achievement
- Commitment to Founding Values
- Leadership and Member Development
- Risk Management and Social Responsibilities
- Recruitment and Education of New Members
- Commitment to Community Service and Volunteerism Programming
- Develop and Foster Relationship with Stakeholder

2014

Delta Phi Omega National Chapter of the Year
Highest Chapter GPA in Multicultural Greek Council (Fall '14)
FSSL Awards
- Academic Achievement
- Commitment to Founding Values
- Risk Management and Social Responsibilities
- Commitment to Community Service and Volunteerism Programming
- Recruitment and Education of New Members
- Develop and Foster Relationships with Stakeholders

2013

Adopt-An-Area Winner
Highest Chapter GPA in Multicultural Greek Council (Spring '13)

2012

Highest Chapter GPA in Multicultural Greek Council
FSSL Awards
- Organizational Excellence in Multicultural Greek Council

2010

FSSL Awards
- Community Service & Volunteerism Programming

2008

President's Trophy Award
Asian-American Student Association Cultural Diversity Award