University of Maryland, College Park

Purpose
The purpose of this Asian-American interest sorority is to promote sisterhood, scholarship, leadership, and Asian-American awareness in the University and in the community, while encouraging the expression of the individual. The sorority is composed of highly motivated women with diverse backgrounds, interests, and fields of study. Each woman, however, shares a strong bond of love, friendship, and sisterhood. With a supportive network of sisters, each woman can strive to fulfill her personal, academic, and career goals.

Mission
Our mission is to provide sisterhood among women, scholarship, leadership and Asian awareness in the University and community. Further, to provide a support group for those in their times of need and to encourage the making of successful women. To accomplish our mission, we will:

.: Maintain the highest levels of quality and integrity
.: Create a climate that encourages teamwork, creativity, and innovation; and above all,
.: Give our unmoving and absolute support and encouragement to those we hold dear to our hearts - our sisters

We will measure our success in how well we are regarded by our peers, represented by our competitors, and supported by our sisters.

Information
CREED: Love and Friendship
MOTTO: Timeless Friendship Through Sisterhood
COLORS: Purple and White
SYMBOL: Hourglass
STONE: Diamond

National Philanthropy
This year, more than 211,300 women in the United States will learn for the first time that they have breast cancer, and more than 39,800 women will lose their lives. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women in America; however, early detection and prompt treatment can significantly reduce the suffering and deaths caused by this disease. alpha Kappa Delta Phi, the largest nationwide Asian-American interest sorority, proudly promotes our National Philanthropy - Breast Cancer Awareness, a project which is dedicated to increasing public knowledge about the early detection of breast cancer. The mission of alpha Kappa Delta Phi's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign is three-fold:

+ To raise funds on a national level to contribute to a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating breast cancer through the sale of the popular Pink Ribbon pins
+ To dedicate at least one Service Event per chapter/colony to Breast Cancer Awareness in October (BCA Month)
+ To develop a comprehensive page on our national website that provides links to breast cancer resources

Did you know...?
.: In the summer of 2003, UMCP alpha Kappa Delta Phi co-founded the United Greek Council. The UGC governs a variety of culturally-based fraternities and sororities at Maryland and reflects a wide range of backgrounds and affiliations. Member organizations include: alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority Inc., Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity Inc., Alpha Nu Omega Sorority Inc., Alpha Theta Gamma Sorority Inc., Alpha Theta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Delta Phi Omega Sorority Inc., Iota Nu Delta Fraternity Inc., Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity Inc.

The United Greek Council - Fall 2003