Sigma Delta Tau, also known as Sig Delt and SDT is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). SDT strives to emphasize the bonds sisters form with each other and the life long friendships made. Throughout lifelong sisterhood, Sigma Delta Tau leads each member to meaningful connections. SDT values academic achievement, building leadership skills, philanthropic work, and building lifelong friendships.
Sigma Delta Tau History
SDT was founded by seven jewish women who were discriminated against by many other Greek organizations at the time. While the sorority is no longer only for jewish women, the premise in which the chapter was founded is still a very big part of every chapter. Sigma Delta Tau focuses on empowering women and chapters are known for their strong and powerful women.
The sorority was established at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, becoming founded on March 25th in 1917!
What is Sigma Delta Tau's Philanthropy?
Nationally, Sigma Delta Tau focuses on two main philanthropic partners. They are Prevent Child Abuse America and Jewish Women International. Throughout the semester, chapters will host numerous different events and fundraisers to support these organizations.
SDT has partnered with Prevent Child Abuse America for the past 40 years. PCAA focuses on helping parents, caregivers, and communities to create safe environments for children. This is done through numerous different programs, education, research and advocacy efforts. In April, Sigma Delta Tau chapters support the core fundraising initiative for PCAA, Pinwheels for Prevention. Chapters will sell and display pinwheels on campus to help raise awareness and money for the cause. Over the past 35 years, more than $3 million has been raised by chapters during their pinwheel projects.
Jewish Women International is Sigma Delta Tau’s second national philanthropy. It helps chapters across the nation with prevention programming to facilitate stronger and safer Greek communities. It’s main goal is to educate students on sexual assault and dating violence prevention. JWI also supports domestic violence shelters. The organization has built over 100 children’s libraries with furniture, toys, computers, and books in an effort to create a safe space for young victims of violence. Chapters of Sigma Delta Tau who raise over $2,500 will be honored with a bookplate inside each book sent to domestic violence shelters.
Chapters of Sigma Delta Tau will host a philanthropy event usually during the spring semester to support their national philanthropic partners. Common events done to raise money for these causes include:
Can you take the HΣΔΤ - Wing eating contest
ΣΔΤ Late - Bakesale
Sig Delt Slam Dunk - Basketball tournament
ΣΔΤ Your Heart Out - Eating contest
Sigma Delta Tau Chapters
SDT has chapters at 64 college campuses across the United States. They also have over 70,000 lifetime members!
Sig Delt's are most well known at the University of Alabama, Michigan State, and Indiana University.
Sigma Delta Tau Symbols, Colors and Motto
Symbols: The Torch
Colors: Café Au Lait and Old Blue
Flower: Golden Tea Rose
Mascot: Teddy Bear
Motto: One Hope of Many People
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