Sigma Delta Tau National Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is SDT's National Founding Date?

March 25, 1917

At what school was SDT founded?

Cornell University

How many national founders do we have?

Who are SDT's seven founders (DAMGIRL)?

Dora Bloom Turteltaub, Amy Apfel Tishman, Marian Gerber Greenberg, Grace Srenco Grossman, Inez Dane Ross, Regene Freund Cohane, Lenore Rubinow Signup and view all the answers

Who is SDT's Ritualist (and the only man to ever wear the torch pin)?

Nathan Caleb House Signup and view all the answers

What is SDT's Flower?

Golden Tea Rose Signup and view all the answers

What are SDT's colors?

Cafe au lait and Old Blue Signup and view all the answers

What is SDT's Jewel?

Lapis Lazuli Signup and view all the answers

What is SDT's Symbol?

The Torch Signup and view all the answers

What is SDT's Mascot?

Teddy Bear Signup and view all the answers

What is SDT's Motto (in Latin)?

Patriae Multae Spes Una Signup and view all the answers

What is SDT's Motto (in English)?

One Hope Among Many People Signup and view all the answers

What are SDT's National Philanthropies?

Prevent Child Abuse America, Jewish Women International, Women to Women International Signup and view all the answers

What does the SDT Diamond stand for?

Scholarship Signup and view all the answers

What do the SDT Pearls stand for?

Alumnae, Health & Wellness, Sisterhood, Retreat, Panhellenic, Philanthropy Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current SDT National President?

Michelle Carlson Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek alphabet?

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is your chapter name?

Delta Nu Signup and view all the answers

Why was SDT founded (mission statement)?

To enrich the college experience of women of similar ideals, build lasting friendships, and foster personal growth. Signup and view all the answers

What class are you a part of at Stevens?

The founding class Signup and view all the answers

What is the National magazine?

The Torch Signup and view all the answers

What is the oath recited before formal meetings?

WITH OPEN HEARTS WE REAFFIRM OUR VOWS OF SISTERHOOD TAKEN UPON OUR INITIATION. WE ARE SINCERELY THANKFUL FOR THAT WAY OF LIFE THAT HAS COME TO US THROUGH OUR AFFILIATION WITH SIGMA DELTA TAU. Signup and view all the answers

What is the national GPA requirement?

2.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the local GPA requirement?

2.5 Signup and view all the answers

Where is SDT headquarters?

Carmel, Indiana Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sigma Delta Tau Overview

Founded on March 25, 1917, at Cornell University.
National organization with 7 founders known for their individual contributions.

Founders of Sigma Delta Tau

Dora Bloom Turteltaub: Known as "the leader."
Amy Apfel Tishman: Recognized as "personality-plus coed."
Marian Gerber Greenberg: Esteemed as "the brain."
Grace Srenco Grossman: Labeled "campus queen."
Inez Dane Ross: Identified as "the sophisticate."
Regene Freund Cohane: Dubbed "the activity girl."
Lenore Rubinow: Known as "the idealist."

Key Symbols and Colors

Flower: Golden Tea Rose.
Colors: Cafe au lait and Old Blue.
Jewel: Lapis Lazuli.
Symbol: The Torch.
Mascot: Teddy Bear.

Motto and Ideology

Latin Motto: Patriae Multae Spes Una.
English Translation: "One Hope Among Many People."
Mission: To enrich women’s college experiences, foster friendships, and support personal growth while upholding ethical standards.

Philanthropic Focus

National Philanthropies include Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), Jewish Women International, and Women to Women International.

Academic Standards

National and local GPA requirement: 2.5.

Leadership and Structure

Current National President: Michelle Carlson.
Ritualist: Nathan Caleb House, notable as the only man to wear the torch pin.

Organizational Communication

National Magazine: The Torch.
Formal meeting oath emphasizes sisterhood and gratitude for the organization’s values.

Chapter and Membership Information

Chapter Name: Delta Nu.
Member of the founding class at Stevens Institute.

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Test your knowledge about Sigma Delta Tau with these flashcards! This quiz covers the founding details, key figures, and important dates associated with the sorority. Ideal for members and those interested in sorority history.