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Delta Chi

Delta Chi

Delta Chi is the latest addition to Florida State's strong list of fraternities. Delta Chi will be returning to FSU in Fall 2009. We are looking for young men interested in immediate leadership opportunities--a chance to create your fraternity and leave a lasting impact at Florida State! International Headquarters staff will be arriving September 3rd to begin recruitment for refounding fathers. Email Ryan at rad08c@fsu.edu for more information.


Organization:
Delta Chi

Nickname:
D Chi

Founding Date:
October 13, 1890

Founding Location:
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Chapter:
Florida State

Date Established at FSU:
Devember 9, 1961

Colors:
Red and Buff

Symbol:
The Hand of Humanity reaching for the Key of Knowledge

Flower:
White Carnation

Annual Philanthropy:
Delta Chi's official philanthropy is The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Started in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, the V Foundation has raised more than 80 million dollars to fund cancer research nationwide. Between Delta Chi's 2006 and 2008 international conventions, our chapters raised more than $100,000 for the organization. Visit http://www.jimmyv.org for more information.

GPA to Join:
2.5

Motto:
LEGES (law)

Noteworthy Factst:
-Delta Chi was originally founded as a professional law fraternity
-We are a well-respected member for the inter-fraternal world, being tied for the most NIC presidents elected from a single fraternity.
-Delta Chi was the first fraternity to abolish "hell week" at our 1929 Convention
-Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Jack del Rio, and Florida congressmen John Mica are some of the many notable alumni of Delta Chi

National Information:
Address:
The Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc.
314 Church Street, P.O. Box 1817
Iowa City, IA 52244

website:
www.deltachi.org