Delta Sigma Pi: Founding, History, and Key Milestones

When was Delta Sigma Pi founded?

November 7, 1907

Where was Delta Sigma Pi founded?

New York University (NYU), School of Commerce, Accounts, and Finance

What is the purpose of Delta Sigma Pi?

To create an inclusive professional fraternity for business students

Who are the founders of Delta Sigma Pi?

Alexander Frank Makay, Alfred Moysello, Henry Albert Tienken, Harold Valentine Jacobs

What memory trick can help remember the founders of Delta Sigma Pi?

My Amazing Team Journey (M.A.T.J.)

Why was Delta Sigma Pi created?

To provide inclusivity, professional growth, and networking opportunities for business students

What was the first publication of Delta Sigma Pi?

The DELTASIG

When was the second chapter of Delta Sigma Pi founded?

1914

What significant change occurred in Delta Sigma Pi in 1975?

Women were officially admitted into Delta Sigma Pi

Who was the first female Grand President of Delta Sigma Pi?

Kathleen (Kathy) M. Jahnke

Who was the first African-American Grand President of Delta Sigma Pi?

Onuka Ibe

What year did Delta Sigma Pi celebrate its 100-year anniversary?

2007

When was the 300th chapter of Delta Sigma Pi established?

2019

What is one of the core themes of Delta Sigma Pi?

Inclusivity

What is another core theme of Delta Sigma Pi?

Professional Development

What is a third core theme of Delta Sigma Pi?

Brotherhood

What is a fourth core theme of Delta Sigma Pi?

Ethics

What significant organizational change happened in 1924?

The first Central Office was established in Chicago, IL

What was introduced in 1931 to improve chapter efficiency?

Chapter Efficiency Contest, later becoming Chapter Management Program (CMP)

When was the purpose of Delta Sigma Pi updated to include a social component?

1947

When was the Central Office of Delta Sigma Pi moved to Oxford, Ohio?

1956

What position was first hired in 1959?

Field Secretary, now called Leadership Consultant