Phi Mu ( ΦΜ ) is the second oldest female fraternal organization established in the United States .
51-657: The fraternity was founded at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia as the Philomathean Society on January 4, 1852 , and was announced publicly on March 4 of the same year. Phi Mu is one of the two "Macon Magnolias," a term used to celebrate the bonds it shares with Alpha Delta Pi as sororities founded on that same campus. Today, Phi Mu has 136 active collegiate chapters, 137 active alumnae chapters, and more than 187,000 initiated sisters. In its 170-year history, Phi Mu has chartered over 228 chapters. Phi Mu's National Headquarters
102-649: A Gold Level National Team participation in the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer. The Ginger Hicks Smith Museum and Archives is based out of Tri Delta's Executive Office in Dallas, showcasing the founding and development, and housing some of the organization's most precious historical items. The Trident is Tri Delta's official magazine, published continuously since 1891. The publication includes news about collegiate and alumni members, chapter events, topics in women's health, editorials, and upcoming events. Let's Talk Tri Delta
153-484: A Teen Room at the St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee , fulfilling the commitment in 2005. In July 2006, Tri Delta committed to raise $ 10 million in 10 years to build a new patient treatment floor focusing on brain tumor research at St. Jude, instead raising $ 10.4 million in 4 years. In 2010, a new philanthropic goal was announced to raise $ 15 million in 5 years. On February 1, 2014, it was announced that Tri Delta surpassed
204-514: A committee or be slated into an office in order to serve the organization and develop leadership skills. During the slating process, members adhere to the mantra "The Office Selects the Officer,” and undergo the process of determining the officer that is best suited for each office based on her skills and previous experience. Each collegiate chapter president oversees chapter business, including membership in every team and committee. Each subsequent office
255-423: A doctor researching blood diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles . In the early 1970s, a national survey established that Tri Delta chapters were interested in children, hospitals, and cancer. At the 1974 Tri Delta Convention, the three were combined to support children's cancer charities as the designated philanthropy. In 1999, Tri Delta partnered with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . St. Jude (through
306-473: A list of women to be dropped as a membership candidate. Bechtel and fellow students held a campus march to integrate Greek life on campus, and following media and national outcry, the university held a second round of recruitment in hopes of offering membership to more women, including black women. In the aftermath, Bechtel described hostility towards her from the sorority. Phi Mu offered membership to one black woman. Wesleyan College Wesleyan College
357-708: A more direct contribution to a specific collegiate chapter may join its alumnae advisory team. Members volunteering on an international level include members of the National Housing Corporation, who manage fraternity properties, and members of the Foundation. Each collegiate chapter is individually managed by local college students, with chapter suspension or charter revocation from the Executive Office upon discovery of misconduct violating organizational values and policy standards, such as no-hazing. In 2011,
408-407: A new national fraternity in 1888. Later Shaw wrote, "...They were working for a principle, and it never occurred to them that there could be such a thing as failure. Earnestness of purpose, energy and enthusiasm had brought them both success in college and why should not these same qualities bring assurance of good fortune to the new venture." Shaw and Pond wrote the rituals and constitution, designed
459-464: A quartered shield, first and fourth quarters in blue with a silver trident on each, second and third quarters in gold with green pine tree on each. The sorority crest is placed above the shield and consists of a torse with six folds in alternating gold and blue, from which a white, gold and blue pansy rises. Below the shield, the Greek motto Asfalos Agapomen Allaylas ("Let us steadfastly love one another")
510-789: A resource library of bylaws, policy standards (i.e. no hazing), other standardized document guides for varying subjects (i.e. rituals, event planning), etc. Beyond the competitive bid process (for which Wall Street Journal reported on the $ 4,500 sorority consultant market) which requires a recruitment registration fee, Tri Delta requires a minimum GPA and annual collegiate chapter dues (varies from $ 1,348-13,690+ including new member fees for state schools in Virginia and Iowa), with higher expenses at higher-tuition schools or cities with higher costs of living. As part of its DEI initiative, Tri Delta discontinued priority legacy bids (akin to legacy admissions). Active members of each Tri Delta chapter may join
561-431: A set of directors. Since 1910, Tri Delta has utilized a consultant program, in which recently graduated alumna members are trained and employed by the executive office to visit chapters to provide resources and advice on their chapter business. Chapter Development Consultants provide constructive feedback in order to align the chapter with standards determined by the executive office. Consultants have gone by many names over
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#1732876846781612-402: A small national sorority founded at Transylvania University , merged with Phi Mu. Although Phi Mu has no official jewel, the fraternity recognizes the official colors of rose , symbolizing womanhood, and white , symbolizing truth and purity. The official flower is the rose-colored carnation , while the symbol is a quatrefoil . Phi Mu's official mascot is a lion named Sir Fidel. A Phi Badge
663-616: A team of two "Pulled Off What May Be the Largest Sorority-Pin Heist in History" of 2,000-5,000 of the diamond and pearl studded, gold pins, with the police stating "the pins, which were set with precious and semi-precious stones, are worth about $ 1.5 million." Tri Delta also has various circle pins to celebrate years since the member's initiation. Introduced in 2004, the Silver Circle Pin may be worn by members who have reached
714-456: A ΚΟ assisting). Phi Mu's open motto is Les Soeurs Fideles ("The Faithful Sisters"). The fraternity's creed is the uniting statement that every member of Phi Mu is expected to know and live her life by, defining what it means to be a noblewoman and enumerating several practices. The second-to-last line of the creed sums up the most important Phi Mu belief: "To practice day by day love , honor , truth ." Phi Mu's interest in philanthropy
765-472: Is a private , liberal arts women's college in Macon, Georgia , United States. Founded in 1836, Wesleyan was the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. It opened in 1839, two years after the opening of Mount Holyoke College . The school was chartered on December 23, 1836, as the Georgia Female College , and it opened its doors to students on January 7, 1839. The school
816-438: Is a podcast enabling members to hear directly from board members, experts, and other members on varying issues. Besides campus housing managed by Tri Delta Housing, the fraternity offers scholarships and emergency grants, annual conferences and conventions, varied leadership development programs including LeaDDDer.org, platforms like My Tri Delta alumni directory, ConnectDDD.org for online networking, mental health programs,
867-495: Is derived from the Greek philomath , which means a lover of learning. The Society joined the National Panhellenic Conference in 1904, taking on the Greek letters Phi Mu. Phi Mu is referred to as a women's fraternity since some sororities predate the term "sorority" and are thus known as "fraternities for women." Phi Mu is one such sorority, and its formal name is Phi Mu Fraternity. In 1939, Alpha Delta Theta ,
918-473: Is expressed in the first line of its Creed, "To lend to those less fortunate a helping hand," a guiding principle for Phi Mu. As the sorority sponsor for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals , Phi Mu is committed to raising more than $ 500,000 for the hospitals every year. The money raised and donated is used locally or to support one of the 170 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals nationwide. In total, Phi Mu has contributed over $ 21 million and many hours to improve
969-594: Is in Peachtree City, Georgia . Phi Mu's national philanthropy is Children's Miracle Network Hospitals . Phi Mu is one of 26 national sororities which are members under the umbrella organization of the National Panhellenic Conference . Phi Mu was founded on January 4, 1852 – though not publicly announced until March 4, 1852 – originally as a literary society referred to as The Philomathean Society at Wesleyan College by Mary Ann Dupont (Lines), Mary Elizabeth Myrick (Daniel), and Martha Bibb Hardaway (Redding). Philomathean
1020-404: Is inscribed in Greek characters on a scroll. An alternative, modernized logo makes use of Tri Delta's colors and symbols for branding and marketing. Prior to initiation, new members wear a new member pin, which is a green and silver enamel badge described as an "inverted Delta surrounded by three Deltas." A new member may also display a trident, which symbolizes the first degree of initiation and
1071-516: Is organized into one of the following teams, each headed by a Vice President: Administration, Chapter Development, Finance, Public Relations, and Membership. Further committees, assistants, and chair positions are tailored to each chapter's specific needs. A new officer structure was introduced in 2020 which consists of the collegiate chapter president and Vice Presidents of Operations, Chapter Programming and Development, Community Relations, and Membership Experience. Each officer team consists of one VP and
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#17328768467811122-459: Is returned prior to initiation into the Stars and Crescent degree. A gold trident may be worn as a badge guard. Tri Delta's official member badge is the diamond and pearl-studded, gold Stars and Crescent pin, consisting of three golden stars and a crown set with pearls, within a gold crescent of three hundred degrees bearing three deltas in black enamel. An initiate receives a badge pin with her initials,
1173-518: Is worn by Phi Mu's provisional members. It is a small gold and black quatrefoil pin bearing the Φ symbol. Initiated members wear the Phi Mu Badge, which depicts a quatrefoil with black and gold enamel bearing ΦΜ, a hand holding a heart, and three stars. Sometimes the badge is partnered with a guard chain accompanied by the chapter's lettering (for example, the Kappa Omicron chapter of Phi Mu would have
1224-640: The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and the Intercollegiate Dressage Association. In addition to Porter Gym on the main campus, other athletic facilities on the campus include: The school color is deep purple (PMS 268). Delta Delta Delta Delta Delta Delta ( ΔΔΔ ), also known as Tri Delta , is a women's fraternity and Greek life organization founded on November 27, 1888 at Boston University . The founders of ΔΔΔ: Delta Delta Delta
1275-548: The Phi Kappa Phi , Beta Beta Beta and Omicron Delta Epsilon ; musical groups, art clubs, service organizations, religious groups, and departmental leadership groups. Sororities have been prohibited since 1917. Residence halls on campus include: There are several popular events of the International Cherry Blossom Festival every springtime, such as the grand finale fireworks display. Porter Auditorium
1326-564: The Tri Delta Place , St. Jude's only on-campus housing facility. It includes 64 hotel-style rooms and 36 suites. Tri Delta was also named the St. Jude partner of the year for 2014, making Tri Delta the first non-corporation to receive this honor. As of February 2018, Tri Delta has reached the halfway point of this commitment. Since 1999, Tri Delta members have raised more than $ 70 million to St. Jude. Tri delta continues every year to increase their philanthropy goals for St. Jude. In addition to
1377-471: The USA South Athletic Conference . The Wolves had been USA South members since 2016–17, and before that competed in the defunct Great South Athletic Conference (GSAC) from 2003–04 to 2015–16. Wesleyan competes in intercollegiate varsity sports, including basketball, cheerleading, cross country, dance, equestrian, soccer, softball, track, and volleyball. Wesleyan's equestrian team competes in
1428-472: The $ 15 million goal in just 3.5 years. On July 4, 2014, Tri Delta announced a new philanthropic goal to raise $ 60 million over 10 years, the largest single commitment by a partner of St. Jude in the history of the hospital. Only three-and-a-half years into the 10 year commitment to raise $ 60 million, Tri Delta hit the halfway point and announced $ 30 million raised for St. Jude in January 2018. Their pledge funded
1479-563: The (main) upper campus include: Non-residential buildings on the lower campus include: There are four major student boards: CRU (Council on Religious Unity), CJA (Council on Judicial Affairs), CAB (Campus Activities Board), SRC (Student Recreation Council), which are represented as a part of SGA (Student Government Association). Wesleyan boasts the Nu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi , the professional business fraternity. It also has over 25 special interest clubs, academic honor societies including
1530-544: The 25-year anniversary of their initiation. It features the anniversary number engraved on the stars and crescent design. The Golden Circle Pin was originally created by Sarah Ida Shaw for the Circle Degree of Initiation, but its current usage to celebrate 50 years since initiation dates to 1962. This pin consists of three deltas made of gold inside a golden circle, surrounded by six spherical triangles in blue. The Diamond Circle Pin honors members who have served for 75 years with
1581-424: The Greek letters of her chapter, and her roll and member number engraved on the back. The badge belongs to the sorority and is "lent" to each member during her lifetime or as long as she remains a member, with the requirement that the badge will be returned upon the member's death or resignation, unless the executive board grants a special exception. In 2014, Arlington Police Department and various press reported how
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1632-469: The Philomathean Society. The two sororities together are referred to as the "Macon Magnolias". In 1914, the school disbanded sororities on its campus. Wesleyan College has an undergraduate student population of around 700. It has a student-faculty ratio of 20:1 and an average class size of 21 students. In any given year, students from more than 20 states and over 20 countries around the world attend
1683-470: The University of Alabama – including Phi Mu, Chi Omega , Delta Delta Delta , Alpha Omicron Pi , Kappa Delta , Pi Beta Phi , and Alpha Gamma Delta , – alleged that either active members or some of their alumnae had prevented them from offering membership to black candidates because of their race. Phi Mu member Caroline Bechtel told Marie Claire that the chapter would automatically add any minority woman to
1734-411: The amusement of initiated members of the sorority. In 2011, the sorority made national headlines after the chapter at the University of Southern Mississippi dressed in blackface for a "Cosby" themed party. The sorority members involved were placed on probation by Phi Mu's national headquarters and offered a public apology for their misconduct. In 2013 and 2014, sorority women from multiple chapters at
1785-697: The chapter at the University of South Carolina was placed on probation after a party they hosted resulted in 31 citations for underage drinking. The sorority was forced to temporarily suspend all social activities as a result. In 2013 and 2014, sorority women from multiple chapters at the University of Alabama – including Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi , Chi Omega , Kappa Delta , Alpha Gamma Delta , Alpha Omicron Pi , and Phi Mu – alleged that either active members or some of their alumnae had prevented them from offering membership to black candidates because of their race. An anonymous Delta Delta Delta member spoke to
1836-634: The emblems, and mutually decided on the name. Pond suggested a triple letter, while Shaw chose the actual letter, developing Greek mottos and passwords. Inspiration came from Ancient Egypt , Greek mythology , Hindu , and astronomy , reflecting Shaw's varied interests. On October 2, 1914, Shaw formed Psi Psi Psi or Tri Psi, a sorority for the mothers of Delta Delta Delta members. The organization partnered with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 1999, and has raised more than $ 100 million to support St. Jude patients and their families as of 2024. The Greek alphabet letters Delta Delta Delta ( ΔΔΔ ) are
1887-476: The fraternity. While the design is alike to the Golden Circle Pin, this token features a diamond in the center. This pin was introduced in the year 1996 and the first pin was awarded to Mary K. Wise of Butler University . Many chapters observe "Sleighbell Day" on the first Tuesday of December, following the tradition of Sleighbell Luncheon, first held in the 1940s by 13 Southern California chapters to benefit
1938-590: The fundraising branch, the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities ) assists Tri Delta chapters in planning philanthropy events that benefit the children and subsidize research costs at St. Jude. Many chapters coordinate fundraising activities such as pancake breakfasts, called Delta House of Pancakes or DHOP, and football tailgates on their campuses each year. Since 1999, Tri Delta has raised more than $ 30 million for St. Jude. In 2002, Tri Deltas committed to raising $ 1 million to build
1989-1032: The national partnership, Tri Delta continues to raise money for local Children's Cancer Charities, including two Canadian Hospitals, the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada , the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa, Canada , and local children's cancer charities in various states. Every year, chapters host a variety of events to raise money for these causes. This includes sporting events such as Greeks at Bat (an inter-fraternity baseball tournament) and Tri Delta Triple Play ( kickball tournament), pancake breakfasts commonly named "Delta House of Pancakes," "Delta Diner," or "TriHOP", and spaghetti dinners. Every Tri Delta member also participates in "Sincerely Yours", an international writing campaign to raise money for St Jude. Other St. Jude specific philanthropic endeavors includes
2040-470: The official symbols. The dolphin is recognized as an additional symbol as it was considered to be a good omen by the ancient Greeks . The colors of Tri Delta are silver, gold, and cerulean blue (made famous in The Devil Wears Prada ), while the pearl is its jewel. The sorority recognizes the pansy as its official flower and the pine tree as its official tree. The coat of arms consists of
2091-449: The quality of life for sick children and their families throughout the country. Phi Mu has also established an annual "National Philanthropy Day" each October. In 2010, the Phi Mu chapter at the University of Texas at San Antonio was disciplined for hazing and humiliating pledges. Pledges were blindfolded, roped, and forced to a remote barn to recite the sorority's creed and imitate animals for
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2142-472: The school newspaper, The Crimson White , stating: "To my knowledge, the president and the rush chair and our rush advisors [supported recruiting a black candidate], and if we had been able to pledge her, it would’ve been an honor. However, our [alumnae] stepped in and went over us and had her dropped. The only thing that kept her back was the color of her skin in Tri Delt. She would have been a dog fight between all
2193-508: The school. Wesleyan offers 25 majors, 35 minors, and eight pre-professional programs. Students can earn a bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, or bachelor of science in nursing degree. Wesleyan is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Wesleyan College has a 200-acre (800,000 m ) campus dotted with revivalist Georgian style brick buildings and features a 6.3-acre (25,000 m ) lake, Foster Lake. Non-residential buildings on
2244-454: The sororities if she were white.” Students held a campus march to integrate Greek life on campus, and following media and national outcry, the university held a second round of recruitment in hopes of offering membership to more women, including black women. In 2015, the chapter at the University of West Georgia was shut down for violating the university's policy and code of conduct. Serious allegations of hazing were charged against women of
2295-451: The sorority, and the Tri Delta national executive board refused to release specific details of the investigation. In 2009, the chapter at Miami University was suspended for hazing. Pledges were blindfolded and taken off-campus, where they were given an excessive amount of alcohol, causing some women to need medical attention after the incident. In 2017, the chapter at Indiana University
2346-583: The years, including field secretaries and field consultants. In 2015, the name was changed to Chapter Development Consultants. After graduation, alumnae may continue to support Tri Delta and stay active within the Greek community via means such as joining an alumnae chapter, attending and hosting philanthropy events, donating to the Tri Delta Foundation's scholarships, contributing to The Trident, writing reference letters for potential new members, and volunteering. Alumnae who wish to stay connected to or make
2397-399: Was asked to take responsibility for their actions. Each time ... the chapter chose to ignore advice and recommendations, sending a strong message that they had no intention of making positive change." On January 20, 2019, a member of Tri Delta sorority at the University of Oklahoma was removed from the organization after posting a video in which her friend appears wearing blackface and saying
2448-468: Was founded by Sarah Ida Shaw , Eleanor Dorcas Pond, Florence Isabelle Stewart, and Isabel Morgan Breed at Boston University . Three women's fraternities were already represented at Boston University ( Kappa Kappa Gamma , Gamma Phi Beta , and Alpha Phi ). Shaw enlisted the help of Dorcas Pond, stating, "Let us found a society that shall be kind alike to all and think more of a girl's inner self and character than of her personal appearance." The two started
2499-886: Was once the home of the Macon Symphony Orchestra , and it still hosts many musical and theatrical events and competitions. Wesleyan athletic teams are the Wolves. (formerly known as "Pioneers" until after the 2012–13 school year). The college is a member of the Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). It competes in the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS), formed in July 2022 by an amicable split of Wesleyan's former home of
2550-705: Was renamed as Wesleyan Female College in 1843, when its affiliation changed from the Methodist-Episcopal Church to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South . The college shortened its name in 1917 to the present Wesleyan College . Wesleyan has the world's oldest alumnae association, begun in 1859. Wesleyan College is the birthplace of the first sororities in the United States: the Adelphean Society in 1851, now known as Alpha Delta Pi , and
2601-405: Was shut down following an investigation which found that chapter members were "involved in activities that do not represent our high standards or align with Tri Delta's purpose." Chapter members also "violated the chapter's previous probation terms." The national organization declined to specify further, but noted that the chapter had "been on probation for three consecutive semesters, and each time
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