Delta Kappa Epsilon and Indiana University Chapter History

When was Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) founded?

June 22, 1844.

Where was DKE founded?

Yale College.

What room was DKE founded in?

Room 12 of Old South Hall at Yale College.

How many men founded DKE?

15 sophomores.

Who founded DKE?

15 sophomores at Yale College who had not been offered membership in, or would not accept membership in, the two existing junior-year societies.

What two junior-year societies existed at Yale when DKE was founded?

Alpha Delta Phi and Psi Upsilon.

How many membership spots were available in each of the two existing Yale societies?

15 spots in each.

What three qualities make up DKE's ideal member?

The Gentleman, the Scholar, and the Jolly Good Fellow.

What was the designation of DKE's Yale chapter?

Phi.

When was DKE's second chapter established?

November 1844.

Where was DKE's second chapter established?

Bowdoin College.

What does it mean that DKE is an "antebellum" fraternity?

It was founded before the American Civil War.

Why did several early DKE chapter names get reused or reassigned?

Many Southern schools temporarily or permanently closed during the Civil War, causing some early chapter names to be reused or reassigned.

Does DKE still reuse or reassign chapter names?

No. The practice was later discontinued.

How many active DKE chapters are there today according to the overview?

56 active chapters.

How many active DKE colonies are there today according to the overview?

5 active colonies.

How many active DKE chapters are in the United States according to the overview?

49.

How many active DKE chapters are in Canada according to the overview?

7.

What is DKE's symbol?

The rampant lion.

What are DKE's colors?

Azure, gold, and crimson (gules).

How many U.S. presidents are included among DKE's alumni?

Five U.S. presidents.

What was DKE's original chapter designation at Indiana University?

Rho.

When was DKE first chartered at Indiana University?

November 15, 1853.

Where was DKE's original Indiana chapter located?

Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

How long did the original Rho chapter at Indiana University exist?

1853-1855.

Why did DKE's original Rho chapter at Indiana close?

Members reported the near-collapse, or "demise," of Indiana University itself.

When did Indiana's original Rho chapter return its charter and chapter books?

May 5, 1855.

What happened to the Rho designation after Indiana's original chapter folded?

DKE reassigned Rho to a new chapter at Lafayette College.

When was the Rho designation reassigned to Lafayette College?

Late 1855, only months after Indiana's chapter folded.

What institution currently holds DKE's Rho designation?

Lafayette College.

How is Lafayette's Rho designation tracked in DKE records?

Rho (2).

When did Indiana first apply to restore its DKE chapter after the original Rho chapter closed?

1860.

What happened to Indiana's 1860 application for a new DKE charter?

It was not acted upon and was formally dismissed in 1862 during the Civil War.

When was Indiana's 1860 DKE application formally dismissed?

1862.

When did Indiana apply again for a DKE charter after the Civil War?

1869.

What happened to Indiana's 1869 DKE application?

It was rejected.

When did Indiana make another attempt to obtain a DKE charter after the 1869 attempt?

1906.

What happened to Indiana's 1906 DKE application?

It was rejected.

What years did Indiana unsuccessfully seek a new DKE charter before its eventual return?

1860, 1869, and 1906.

When was Indiana's DKE chapter chartered according to the chapter table?

July 6, 2000.

When was the reborn Indiana DKE chapter accepted/readmitted according to the overview?

2001.

What designation was given to the reborn DKE chapter at Indiana University?

Delta Psi.

Why was the reborn Indiana chapter called Delta Psi instead of Rho?

The Rho designation had already been permanently reassigned to Lafayette College, so Indiana received the new designation Delta Psi.

What years was the modern Delta Psi chapter listed as active before closing?

2000-2019.

When was the Delta Psi chapter reactivated according to the overview?

2022.

According to the About Statement, when was the Delta Psi chapter originally established?

2001.

According to the About Statement, when did Delta Psi face operational challenges that led to the loss of its charter?

2014.

According to the About Statement, when had Delta Psi been successfully reestablished?

As of 2023.

What organizations collaborated to reestablish DeltaPsi at Indiana?

The national Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Indiana University's Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life (OSFL), and the IU Interfraternity Council (IFC).

What does OSFL stand for?

Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life.

What does IFC stand for?

Interfraternity Council.

When did the recent reawakening of Delta Psi begin?

October 2022.

How many IU students initiated the October 2022 effort to revive Delta Psi?

Three students.

Who did the three IU students contact in October 2022?

The national Delta Kappa Epsilon organization.

Why did the three IU students contact national DKE?

They wanted to create a fraternity aligned with their unique vision and values.

How many members did the revived Delta Psi chapter initially have?

Three members.

How large did Delta Psi grow after beginning with three members?

More than 30 dedicated brothers.

What major organizational milestone did the rebuilt Delta Psi chapter achieve?

Associate chapter status.

What did associate chapter status represent for Delta Psi?

It validated the commitment and work members had put into rebuilding the chapter.

What leadership structure did the growing Delta Psi chapter develop?

A cohesive and dynamic executive board team.

What major housing goal did Delta Psi begin pursuing?

Securing on-campus housing.

Why was securing on-campus housing considered important for Delta Psi?

It would solidify the chapter's presence within the Indiana University community.

What financial efforts did the revived Delta Psi chapter undertake?

Successful fundraising endeavors.

What purpose did Delta Psi's fundraising serve?

It demonstrated the chapter's commitment and laid the foundation for its long-term goals.

What types of brotherhood events did the revived Delta Psi chapter organize?

Bonfires, paintball adventures, and country festivals.

What was the purpose of Delta Psi's brotherhood events?

To foster connections, camaraderie, and memorable experiences among members.

How does the About Statement characterize Delta Psi's recent growth?

A transformation from a modest trio into a thriving fraternity.

What qualities does Delta Psi's rebuilding story exemplify?

Vision, collaboration, and unwavering commitment.

What does the Delta Psi chapter seek to carry forward at Indiana University?

Its legacy, resilience, purpose, and dedication to DKE's founding principles.

What is the full name of DKE?

Delta Kappa Epsilon.

What is the full designation of the DKE chapter at Indiana University?

Delta Psi chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon.

What city is Indiana University's Delta Psi chapter associated with?

Bloomington, Indiana.

What was the founding date of Bowdoin College's DKE chapter?

November 1844.

What designation did Lafayette College receive when Rho was reassigned?

Rho (2).

How many active chapters of DKE are in the United States?

49.