Delta Zeta at University of Maine

DZ Testimonials

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"In Delta Zeta you become part of something bigger than yourself. You have friends not just in your own sorority but in other sororities and fraternities as well. You always have someone to talk to, and have people with the same goals as you-- to become the best that you can possibly be. You have people beside you that care about you and who you are, and who are with you through good times and the bad.

Since joining Delta Zeta, I have taken on more responsibilities, and have a stronger support system, allowing me to accomplish things I never thought I would be able to. They are helping me become the woman I have always wanted to be: independent, intelligent, and strong.

Because of Delta Zeta, I get better grades, have become involved in many things around campus, and strive to be more than the average student." -- Brittany Bean, Junior, 1st Year Member

"Since joining Delta Zeta I have definitely grown as a leader. When I first joined DZ I was a shy girl and would never interject my opinion on an important topic even if I thought it was beneficial. My sisters have helped me gain confidence in myself and my actions and I have since held numerous leadership positions. The sorority has prepared me for my life outside of college through my new found confidence and development of critical social skills, both useful for interacting in the business world. By holding various positions within Delta Zeta I have learned time management and organizational skills which I know I would not have developed if I had not joined DZ." -- Business Major DZ, Senior, Member Since 2006.

"I joined because I met a really cool Rho Gamma who asked me to do "Formal Recruitment." I didn't know what that meant, but did it anyway. I ended up meeting my family here on campus within Delta Zeta. The difference I saw in DZ was that the women talked to me about real life things and had a deeper side. These weren't just girls to socialize with, these were women that I could trust with my whole being and who would love and accept me for my individuality. These were women who cared about academics, the arts, athletics, and most importantly ME. I chose Delta Zeta because it was a place where I could shine, and when I wasn't so shiny, they still loved me anyway..." -- Heidi Wurpel, UMaine Alumna, Member Since 2002

"Greek Life sparked my interest freshmen year because I wanted to get involved on campus and I wanted to meet new people. I chose Delta Zeta because I admired what the sorority stood for with her core values of loving kindness, charity, and steadfastness. I think what makes Delta Zeta unique is that we strive to maintain a strong bond of sisterhood over everything else. In other organizations you may make college buddies, but in Delta Zeta you have sisters for a lifetime.

Delta Zeta has been such a positive influence in my college experience and it has given me a tie to the university. Prior to joining Delta Zeta college was this boring place away from home. Through Delta Zeta, college has become my new home and my sisters are my family." -- AY1107

"I joined DZ because I wanted to change my life, but I didn't know how. So I decided to meet all the girls even though I had never even given consideration to joining a sorority. I quickly discovered that every one of the girls that I met were just friendly, honest, genuine women, and I wanted them to be in my life. It was awesome to join such a great group of girls who do not fit the stereotypes that I held about sororities and that many people STILL hold." -- Callie Morrissey, UMaine Alumna, Member Since 2002

Giving Graciously

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"To those whom my life may touch in slight measure, May I give graciously of what is mine," is not only part of our Creed, but part of our college experience and part of who we are as members of Delta Zeta.
Our National Philanthropies are Speech and Hearing, and The Painted Turtle.
Locally we participate in a "Day of Silence" each fall to raise money for Speech and Hearing. Funds are donated to the Conley Speech and Hearing Center, located in Dunn Hall on the University of Maine Campus. In recent years Alpha Upsilon has donated money towards scholarships for Gallaudet University, the world's only university in which all services and programs are designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students, and is home to Delta Zeta's Omicron Sigma Chapter. In the spring of 2008 we sold Mardi Gras beads and raised approximately $125 for the Painted Turtle Camp.
"My favorite philanthropy is the Painted Turtle. We raise money for children who are terminally ill to go to summer camp just like every other kid. Every time I asked someone to donate a dollar here and a dollar there I think of a child that I am helping and it just makes me smile to know that I am really making a difference even if it is in a small way." -- Courtney Chase, Junior, Member since 2007.
Delta Zeta also supports the House Ear Institute and Alpha Upsilon continues to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Contributions raised at The Annual Delta Zeta Turtle Tug have gone toward foundations such as Lupus Foundation of America, and The Delta Zeta Foundation. Sisters contribute individually and as a group to other organizations' philanthropies on campus (photo shows sisters participating in Oozeball on Maine Day in 2009), as well as donating to our National Foundation through the 1902 Loyalty Circle. Sisters have participated annually at the Relay for Life. In the spring of 2008 we collectively raised over $1500 for Relay and the American Cancer Society.
Every fall, our chapter participates in Take Pride in Acadia Day. Sisters head to Mount Desert Island and become part of one of the park's most important volunteer events, cleaning over 40 miles of historic carriage roads for winter. Acadia Day will be held on November 1st this year.
In the spring, we team up with a fraternity to host a spring fling, typically held around Easter, for Bangor area children. We spend the morning and early afternoon playing games, face-painting, coloring, providing snacks and sandwiches, as well as hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. The Easter Bunny tends to make an appearance at this annual event.
Sisters participate individually in other service related activities throughout the year and with other organizations such as: Alternative Spring Break, M-Project, Tutor Program, Rotoract, honor societies, Pre-Vet Club, AmeriCorps, UMaine Woodsmen Home Meet, OSNA, and many more.

New Member Education Program

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Delta Zeta Sorority educates new members, who have pledged to the Sorority, about the organization and the responsibilities of membership. "Becoming a Delta Zeta" is a special new member education program on CD which provides information in a website format.
Topics covered in the program inlcude-
Member Expectations
Lessons for a Lifetime
History and Heritage
Greek World
Delta Zeta Foundation
Resources

Delta Zeta not only wants new members to understand the importance of membership responsibilities in Delta Zeta, but to also feel welcome in the Sorority that will become her lifetime home.
New Member Educator -- Emma Moody

For more information on becoming a Delta Zeta, please visit:
http://www.deltazeta.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Collegians/PotentialNewMembers/NewMemberProgram/BecomingaDeltaZeta/default.htm

Potential New Members

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As a potential new member in Delta Zeta, you will learn more about the Sorority and the loyal group of women who will become your sisters. You will see the important role you will play in the future of our sisterhood. You'll share the pride, loyalty, and commitment that come with being a Delta Zeta.

Don't forget to sign up for formal recruitment!