Alpha Gamma Delta
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Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Gamma Delta was founded on May 30, 1904, at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York. There were eleven original founders: Marguerite Shepard, Estelle Shepard Beswick, Georgia Alberta Dickover, Jennie Titus Smith Morris, Ethel Evelyn Brown Distinv, Grace Mosher Harter, Edith MacConnel Hickok, Mary Louise Snider, Georgia Otis Chipman, Emily Helen Butterfield, and Flora Knight Mayer. The official flowers are red and buff roses, and the colors are red, buff, and green. Alpha Gamma Delta’s symbol is the Armorial bearings which were approved at the first Alpha Gamma Delta Convention in 1907. Founder Emily Butterfield, who was recognized as an authority on heraldry, created the final design. The sororities gem is the pearl and the motto is “Inspire the Women. Impact the World.” The mascot is a squirrel symbolizes the spirit that never dies the spirit of alertness and progress. Our Philanthropy is the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation which was created in 1962 and supports Diabetes. There are 112 chapters throughout the nation.
Visit the nationalPhi Chapter at Oregon State
Located Greek Row 360 NW 26 Street Corvallis, OR 97330 e
Officer Contacts President: Sheraden Mundy Phone:(209) 743-6265 E-mail: mundys@onid.orst.edu
Chapter Profile
Our vision: Inspire the Woman. Impact the World. Our Mission: Alpha Gamma Delta is an international fraternity for women that exists to provide opportunities for personal development through the spirit of sisterhood. •We support lifelong learning as a means to gain understanding and wisdom. We promote the value of fraternal membership and commitment to higher education. We help prepare members to contribute to the world's work. We advocate lifetime involvement in Alpha Gamma Delta. No matter where life takes an Alpha Gam, she will always find herself surrounded by sisterhood.
Organization Facts
Alpha Gamma Delta, an international fraternity for women, was founded on May 30, 1904 at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. Total membership: 140,000 Total installed collegiate chapters: 181 Alumnae chapters/clubs across North America: more than 250
Our Symbols
Flowers: A red and buff rose with green asparagus plumosa fern Jewel: Pearl Colors: Red, Buff, and Green Mascot: Squirrel
Chapter Facts
Phi Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta was installed at Oregon State University on May 21, 1921. Phi Chapter is the only chapter of AGD in Oregon.
Each member is given the opportunity to exercise their leadership abilities by serving as a collegiate officer of Phi chapter.
Scolarships Available
Phi Chapter Scholarship, Various Field of Study Scholarships, General Foundation Scholarships, Sisters Income Supplement program
Awards
Most Improved in Academics, Jewel Society for Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, 2nd Place Greek Week 2007
