On March 17, 1917, five women at New York University Law School took a pledge of loyalty and so founded the Alpha Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon, the first nonsectarian social sorority and the only one founded at a professional school. These five women were Dorothy Cohen Schwartzman, Ida Bienstock Landau, Minna Goldsmith Mahler, Eva Effron Robin, and Sylvian Steireman Cohn. Five years later on March 17, 1922, Delta Phi Epsilon was formally incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. On December 5, 1922, crossing international boundaries, the first Canadian chapter was installed at McGill University at Montreal.
Sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon live by the sorority's motto, Esse Quam Videri: to be rather than to seem to be. Delta Phi Epsilon has worked to develop a social conscience and a willingness to think in terms of the common good in order to assure for its members continuous development and achievement in the collegiate and fraternity world. With a continuing philosphy of faith in the inherent good judgement of the undergraduate membership, 
Delta Phi Epsilon has remained steadfast throughout its history, forward to the continued growth of a sisterhood which keeps pace with the ever changing nature of the collegiate world.
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Principles: The Five S's which are sisterhood, scholarship, self, social, & service.
Sisterhood. In order for the sorority to function as a family and have an environment that fosters positive personal and group development, the chapter structure itself must be strong.
Individual sisters must have the skills to manage the affairs of the chapter and lead their fellow sisters. All members must have knowledge of how the sorority operates and what expectations are of the sorority, and the policies relating to Greek life. A strong sorority experience involves mutual friendship, support between members, and activities that increase the bonds of sisterhood. Retreats and sisterhood activities with planned educational programs to increase communication skills and the understanding of sorority values are a very integral part of the Psi chapter's sisterhood.
Scholarship.College is designed to prepare students to function
as educated and productive members of their families, their professions, and society. Delta Phi Epsilon recognizes academics as a priority and aims to enhance the college mission by providing information and assistance on educational concerns, intellectual development, career preparation, and lifestyle planning. Workshops in this area include: time management; study skills; using campus resources (career center, learning center, library, etc.); cultural and fine arts events; faculty dinner speakers; literary reviews/debates; resume writing and interviewing skills; social skills for business; balancing family and career; and goal setting for personal advancement.
Self.College is a time of change for young women, and the sorority is uniquely positioned to assist you in positively meeting new challenges and offering support and encouragement. By promoting positive self-awareness and providing opportunities for self-discovery, your sorority involvement will help you develop individual strength, establish a personal set of values, and clarify your purpose as a student and a member. Self-experiences focus on developing physical and mental well being. Workshops include personal fitness; nutrition; managing stress and anxiety; women's health issues; body image; self-esteem; personal safety, personal values and spirituality; promoting personal creativity and risk taking; and maintaining positive balance.
Social.Social experiences provide you with opportunities to enhance your communication and leadership skills as well as the ability to work with and relate to to ohers in a variety of situations. College graduates need the knowledge and experience of social skills in order to effectively participate in one-on-one situations and small and large group settings. A sister would use their social experiences to explore diversity, multiculturalism, and gender issues, as well as leadership development. Workshops in this area should include: listening and communication skills; gender differences' diversity and multiculturalism; conflict resolution; leadership training' handling difficult situations; and conversation skills, especially as they relate to membership recruitment (Rush) Social events involving other groups (i.e., fraternities, sororities, and NPHC groups", such as workshops and opportunities to practice skills (mock interviews, receptions with administrators, gender communication workshops, etc.) are appropriate for this area and encouraged.
Service.Delta Phi Epsilon aims to develop women who will be contributing members of society. Service experiences are designed to expose members to relevant societal issues and provide opportunities to make a positive
impact within as well as outside of the sorority. Through membership in Delta Phi Epsilon, you have the chance to become aware of important issues, discover ways to be more involved, and begin to participate in community service and continue their involvement in philanthropic and community events after college. Activities include: fundraising for Delta Phi Epsilon's philanthropies and other philanthropic organizations; community service projects; and participation in campus service programs. Psi chapter's philanthropies are ANAD, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Delta Phi Epsilon Education Foundation.
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