Delta Epsilon Psi
Delta Epsilon Psi (ΔΕΨ) is a South Asian interest social and service fraternity located in the United States. Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on October 1, 1998 at the University of Texas at Austin.
History
Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on October 1, 1998 at the University of Texas at Austin. Its eighteen founders formed the fraternity to provide a unified South Asian voice at the school. Delta Epsilon Psi's founding fathers were:
- Suju Abraham
- Rahul Brambhatt
- Vipul Engineer
- Irfan Iqbal
- Wesley Mathews
- Rushi Modha
- Samir Parikh
- Mayur Patel
- Rajiv Patel
- Rakesh Patel
- Ronit Patel
- Jason Pillai
- Vinu Raj
- Kashif Shaikh
- Asim Siddiqui
- Tosby Thomas
- Jacob Varghese
- Vijay Viswanathan
The purpose of Delta Epsilon Psi is to develop leadership qualities within its members by instilling within them the three pillars—Brotherhood, Discipline, and Commitment—upon which the fraternity was founded.
In April 2011, Delta Epsilon Psi officially became nationally recognized by the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC).
Symbols
The motto of Delta Epsilon Psi is "In Brotherhood Lies Our Strength". Its pillars are Brotherhood, Discipline, and Commitment. The fraternity's colors are navy blue and silver. Its mascot is the Asiatic lion.
Philanthropy
Delta Epsilon Psi's philanthropies are research towards curing juvenile diabetes through the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), and supporting the National Marrow Donor Program.
Chapters
Following is a list of Delta Epsilon Psi chapters and colonies. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters and institutions are indicated in italics.
Notable members
- Asim Siddiqui, chairman and a founding trustee of the City Circle
- Vijay Viswanathan, diabetologist
See also
- List of Asian American fraternities and sororities
- List of social fraternities
- Cultural interest fraternities and sororities