For Immediate Release
March 16, 2009
Delta Phi Epsilon- Phi Eta Chapter Welcomes New Members
Boston, Mass.—On March 21, 2009, the Phi Eta chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon, initiated its Phi Beta New Member Class. The Phi Beta class consists of seven girls who were given bids earlier this spring.
“We are so happy to have these girls join our sisterhood. They are all well rounded students who will provide new ideas and great energy to our chapter,” said Libby Werner, Phi Eta Chapter President of Delta Phi Epsilon.
The new members have been initiated into the Phi Eta Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon at Northeastern University, which currently consists of over 70 active sisters. The Phi Beta class is made up of seven women from Northeastern University who participated in Northeastern University’s Panhellenic 2009 Spring Recruitment and received and accepted bids from Delta Phi Epsilon. The New Members then completed a New Member orientation program which provides a glimpse into the benefits and opportunities Delta Phi Epsilon has to offer. The Sorority’s information, history, values, organizational management, expectations of membership, and the leadership opportunities available are all provided through this orientation process. Delta Phi Epsilon is committed to enhancing scholastic performance, therefore the New Member’s are informed of all academic resources that are available to them and the orientation period is programmed with studies in mind.
Members of the Phi Beta class include Kate Contreras, Caitlin Flood, Hope Friedman, Allyson Glaser, Caroline Pilewski, Nina Sennott, and Alyxa Wenning.
The Phi Eta chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon initiated their New Members on March 21 at a ceremony at Vlora in Boston, Mass. Alumni and active sisters were invited to attend the festivities which included the Sorority’s 40th Anniversary celebration.
Delta Phi Epsilon strives to develop in women a social consciousness and a commitment to think and act for the greater good. We assure continuous development and achievement for women through individual attention and smart strategic growth by embracing our founding principles of Justice, Sisterhood, and Love. The Phi Eta Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority was chartered at Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. on March 30, 1969. The Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority fosters alumnae and collegiate members throughout the United States and Canada. Delta Phi Epsilon is a democratically governed organization with policies determined at regular conventions to which chartered chapters and alumnae associations send delegates.
Pictured: Phi Beta class of Delta Phi Epsilon- Phi Eta Chapter (Allyson Glaser, Caroline Pilewski, Nina Sennott, Caitlin Flood, Hope Friedman, Kate Contreras, and Alyxa Wenning)
For Immediate Release
March 16, 2009
Delta Phi Epsilon- Phi Eta Chapter Announces 40th Anniversary
Boston, Mass.—On March 30, 2009, the Phi Eta chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon, will celebrate its 40th Anniversary as the first national sorority founded on Northeastern University's Campus.
“We are so excited to welcome back our alumnae and celebrate this incredible event. So many women have contributed to our success over the years and having the opportunity to acknowledge their accomplishments is remarkable,” said Libby Werner, Phi Eta Chapter President of Delta Phi Epsilon.
Delta Phi Epsilon began on Northeastern's campus as a local sorority of twenty women known as Lambda Phi Delta. Lambda Phi Delta was founded to symbolize the ideals of sister unity, scholarship, school spirit, freedom, maturity of thought and community enrichment. Lambda Phi Delta decided to find a national sorority that embodied the same ideals that they themselves adhered to. They found Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority. On October 11, 1968, fourteen women were inducted as the Phi Eta Pledge Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon and were initiated on January 19, 1969. On March 30, 1969 the Phi Eta Chapter was charted as part of the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority.
With over 70 active sisters, Delta Phi Epsilon is currently the oldest sorority chartered at Northeastern University, and the first chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon in Boston. The chapter is recognized on Northeastern’s campus for holding numerous events and fundraisers, as well as participating in activities held by other student organizations. Annual events include the Promise Auction, Big Man on Campus, 30 Hour Fast, and Take Back the Night. The sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon are committed to serving their local community as well as National philanthropies: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, and Delta Phi Epsilon Education Foundation.
The Phi Eta Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary in a weekend of events beginning on March 20. Alumnae and active sisters are invited to attend the festivities which will include a celebration at Top of the Hub in the Prudential Center, as well as a 40th Anniversary dinner and Phi Beta New Member Class initiation ceremony at Vlora Restaurant.
Delta Phi Epsilon’s mission is to develop in women a social consciousness and a commitment to think and act for the greater good. We assure continuous development and achievement for women through individual attention and smart strategic growth by embracing our founding principles of Justice, Sisterhood, and Love. Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority was founded at NYU Law School in New York, N. Y. on March 17, 1917. The Sorority fosters alumnae and collegiate members in the United States and Canada. Delta Phi Epsilon is a democratically governed organization with policies determined at regular conventions to which chartered chapters and alumnae associations send delegates.