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Issue date: 10/13/09 Section: Student Life

Founded on Oct. 13, 1890 in Cornell University, Delta Chi began as a law fraternity. It is perceived that the idea was sparked by the results of the class election in the fall of 1889-90. It was one of the founding fathers, Alphonse Derwin Stillman, that had campaigned on behalf of another student. The results of the election were disappointing for Stillman and he discovered a closely knit group of men, Phi Delta Phi, had dominated the votes. They were also responsible for electing the editor of the Cornell Daily Sun. "While the class officer elections and the Law School Editorship incidents may have provided the initial incentives for organization, it soon became clear that those involved were looking for much more. Realizing a common desire for fellowship and intellectual association, they sought to enrich their college experiences by creating among themselves a common bond; a bond that would materially assist each in the acquisition of a sound education; a bond that would provide each enduring value." (deltachi.org)

Beginning as a law fraternity, Delta Chi has evolved into the national, social fraternity it is today. It has expanded into all 50 states, provinces in Canada and the District of Columbia. From NFL hall of famers to President of the United States, our membership includes some of the finest athletes, scholars, and leaders in our nation.

And we are all proud to be a Delta Chi.

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