Delta Sigma Pi - Module 1 (Quiz #1)

Delta Sigma Pi Purpose

Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity, and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.

When and where was Delta Sigma Pi founded?

- WHERE: New York University School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance

- WHEN: November 7th, 1907

Who are the 4 founders of Delta Sigma Pi?

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

Who established the central office and served as its executive Director for 31 years?

H.G. "Gig" Wright

Where is the Central office located today?

330 South Campus Avenue, Oxford, Ohio

The Chorus of "Rose of Deltasig"

Rose of Deltasig I love you,

Rose of Delta Sigma Pi,

When the shades of night are falling I dream of days gone by;

As I go through life's long journey,

Memories will never die,

I will always hear you calling,

Rose of Delta Sigma Pi.

What is the correct abbreviation/nickname for a member of Delta Sigma Pi?

Deltasig

What are Delta Sigma Pi's Greek letters?

Delta: Δ

Sigma: Σ

Pi: Π

ΔΣΠ

What are Delta Sigma Pi's official colors?

Old Gold and Royal Purple

What is Delta Sigma Pi's official flower?

Red Rose

Who is H.G. "Gig" Wright and what did he contribute to the growth of Delta Sigma Pi?

H.G. "Gig" Wright was a member of the Beta chapter at Northwestern University's night school. He served as the 6th Grand President for 4 years and as the 7th Executive Director in the Central Office for 31 years. 29 new chapters were installed during his time as Grand President. He also established the permanent central office at 222 West Adams Street in Chicago. He established standard accounting system and uniform rituals; regalia and Insignia, instituted the Chapter Efficiency Contest and helped install 80 new chapters during his service.

How many chapters and initiated members and alumni chapters are there?

More than 300 Chapters and 300,000 Initiated Members and 50 Alumni Chapters

What is the name of the Delta Sigma Pi magazine?

The Deltasig

What happened during 1914 in Delta Sigma Pi?

- DSP's second chapter (Beta) was installed at Northwestern University's Night School.

- The Purpose of Delta Sigma Pi was published.

- The first Grand Chapter Congress (GCC) was held.

What happened during 1916 in Delta Sigma Pi?

The Gamma Chapter was installed at Boston University.

What happened during 1921 in Delta Sigma Pi?

A standardized initiation Ritual was implemented.

What happened during 1924 in Delta Sigma Pi?

- H. G. 'Gig" Wright starts his tenure.

- The creation of the original Central Office.

What happened during 1956 in Delta Sigma Pi?

The Central Office was moved from Chicago to Ohio.

What happened during 1975 in Delta Sigma Pi?

On November 7th, 1975 the Board voted unanimously to open membership to women.

What happened during 2001 in Delta Sigma Pi?

Kathy Jahnke, Eta Mu at Northern Illinois, was elected first female Grand President at the 43rd GCC.

What happened during 2007 in Delta Sigma Pi?

In August 2007, the Centennial Celebration at the 46th GCC was held in Orlando, Florida.

What happened during 2013 in Delta Sigma Pi?

Onuka Ibe of Iota Nu at Truman State, was elected the first African-American Grand President and the Fraternity's 36th Grand President.

What happened during 2019 in Delta Sigma Pi?

The 300th chapter was installed, Psi Omega at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.

When was the name Delta Sigma Pi adopted and when were the bylaws approved?

April 2nd, 1908