• The women of Delta Gamma at the University of Illinois pride themselves on their commitment to fostering high ideals of friendship, promoting educational and cultural interests, creating a true sense of social responsibility and developing the finest qualities of character. Our symbol is the anchor, which stands for hope, and is a symbol we wear close to our hearts. The colors of Delta Gamma are bronze, pink, and blue, and our flower is the cream colored rose. 


    "Do Good" is the basis of our fraternity and guides us in our service endeavors towards Service for Sight. As leaders in the U of I Greek community, members of Delta Gamma participate in annual fundraising events such as Anchor Splash,  Spaghetti Dinner, pancake dinner Delta Gamma Flapjack Attack, and Vision Walk.  The funds raised are donated to Service for Sight and the local community. 

     


 

  • Delta Gamma History


    On Christmas Day of 1873, when snow blocked roads made it impossible to return home, three women had a vision to create an organization that would offer its members a rich heritage; continuity based on sound and tested principals of personal integrity, personal responsibility, and intellectual honesty. 


    Anna Boyd Ellington, Mary Comfort Leonard, and Eva Webb Dodd founded the Delta Gamma Fraternity at the Lewis School for Girls in Oxford, Mississippi. 


    Today, 134 years later, more than 190,000, members have been initiated in 141 chapters across the United States and Canada, making Delta Gamma one of the oldest and largest Greek societies of college women.


    The Iota chapter at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is proud to call Delta Gamma home.

  • Quick Facts

     

    Colors: Bronze, Pink, and Blue

    Mascot: Hannah Doll

    Symbol: Golden Anchor

    Flower: Cream Colored Rose

    Nickname: Dee Gee

    Motto: "Do Good"

    Philanthropy: Service for Sight