Alpha Gamma Delta
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Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΔ), also known as Alpha Gam, is an international women's fraternity and social organization.[1] It was founded on May 30, 1904, by eleven female students at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York,[2] and thus it is the youngest member of the Syracuse Triad of North American social sororities that also includes Gamma Phi Beta (1874) and Alpha Phi (1872).[3] Since its founding, Alpha Gamma Delta has, as of December 2021[update], initiated over 201,000[4] members and installed 199 collegiate chapters and more than 250 alumnae groups.[5][6][7][8]
Alpha Gamma Delta | |
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Founded | May 30, 1904; 119 years ago (1904-05-30) Syracuse University, (Syracuse, New York) |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NPC |
Scope | International |
Vision statement | Inspire the Woman. Impact the World. |
Motto | Loving. Leading. Lasting. |
Colors | Red Buff Green |
Flower | Red and Buff Roses with Green asparagus plumosa fern |
Jewel | Pearl |
Mascot | Squirrel |
Publication | The Quarterly |
Philanthropy | The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, with a philanthropic focus on Fighting Hunger |
Chapters | 199 installed collegiate chapters; 119 active collegiate chapters across North America |
Members | 201,000+ lifetime |
Headquarters | 8710 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 United States |
Website | alphagammadelta.org |
The fraternity provides various social, academic, leadership, and community service opportunities for collegiate members and alumnae.[5] Throughout the organization's history, it has sponsored charities and causes via grants, scholarships, and volunteer hours. Its current philanthropic initiative is a fight against hunger partnered with the nonprofit organizations Feeding America and Meals on Wheels.[9]
Alpha Gamma Delta is one of 26 North American fraternities that are members of the National Panhellenic Conference.[10] The fraternity's international headquarters is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.[7]