Delta Sigma Phi History
Delta Sigma Phi has always prided itself on being the atypical fraternity. Members and Fraternity leaders demonstrate compassion, inclusion and harmony. This began with our founding.
By the late 1800s, several other fraternities already existed, but none awarded membership to both Christian and Jewish students. Much like the rest of the country, segregation was the norm; it was typical.
But on Dec. 10, 1899 by way of a secret meeting at City College of New York, Delta Sigma Phi was established as the first membership organization to initiate members from a variety of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Our Fraternity was founded on the principles of diversity and good character. Delta Sigma Phi incorporated with the purpose to spread “the principles of friendship and brotherhood among college men, without respect to race or creed.”
Today, our mission continues to embody that of our founding fathers, recognized as Meyer Boskey (an original founder from the Alpha Chapter at C.U.N.Y.) and Charles Tonsor (a recruit of Boskey’s at the Gamma
Chapter at New York University), in all that we do today. Delta Sigma Phi has experienced solid growth across the continental United States, seen dramatic increases in Fraternity programming and constantly evaluates how to modernize the fraternity experience for men of high character.
Delta Sigma Phi founders built an atypical group during hostile times. Today, Delta Sig continues to link men of all backgrounds to spark a social movement. He aspires to be significant, communally engaged and atypical. He trumpets cooperation and collaboration with others.
Mission
Our mission is to empower and encourage our members to become Better Men – men of courage, men of action, and men of excellence.
Vision
Our vision is to become America’s leading fraternity, with an unparalleled leadership experience; recognized as among the most respected and influential organizations on campuses; and a culture that compels all living members to actively participate.
Men of
Culture
The Better Manis a values-based leader, striving to meet the challenges of modern civilization through innovative solutions with a purpose founded in our core values. He is not afraid to challenge the status quo and is respected for his integrity, character and poise in his values. Adversity and challenge are not barriers to his success. He is sustained by his conviction, enlightenment and belief in the universal brotherhood of man.
Men of
Harmony
The Better Man is committed to improving the human condition with principle and sincerity. He does not resign himself to await the actions of others; when he sees a person in need, an injustice at hand or an opportunity to improve the world around him, he stands up and lends a hand. When others may falter or fade, he has the poise to act.
Men of
Friendship
The Better Man strives for inclusivity in every aspect of his life. He is committed to a lifelong experience of improving society, seeking wisdom, culture, enlightenment and truth, and exemplifying the ideals and core values of Delta Sigma Phi.
About Eta Upsilon
Chartered in 2017, we are the Eta Upsilon chapter @ Indiana State University. In our time here on campus, we have achieved four Pyramids of Excellence from our Headquarters, as well as a Chapter Award of Distinction, three Presidents Cup on the Interfraternity Council from our University's Fraternity and Sorority Life, and three time homecoming/spring week champions. We are prideful with our philanthropies, specifically our two main causes. Our first is dedicated toward mental health, in which we support a local National Alliance on Mental Illness chapter. We recently raised over $7,000 in our week full of events: ribbon and info tabling, mental health walks, suicide prevention talks, and our sweetheart competition. Our second philanthropy, the Patrick S. Barrett foundation, is a brand new cause that we support, with proceeds going to childhood cancer research. Outside of our Philanthropic Events, our brothers have been involved in every facet of campus life at Indiana State, from the Student Government Association to the Interfraternity Council, and everything in-between. Whether it's within their degrees, outside student organizations, or within the community overall, our brothers have achieved remarkable things since coming to campus, and we are happy to support eachother every step of the way.
