Delta Xi Nu
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Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc. is a multicultural sorority founded at Texas A&M University
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Sisterhood, Culture, Education
The sorority's mission statement says "The Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc. is committed to the furtherance of multiculturalism by promoting diversity and cultural awareness in our local communities and throughout the world."
Symbol: Butterfly
Flower: Red Tulip
Meaning of Letters: "Changing Old Ways to New"
Colors: Red and Silver
Nickname: Xi Honeys
Brother Fraternity: Beta Xi Chi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
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Sisterhood, Culture, Education
ΔΞΝ History
Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc. was founded by five women on October 7, 1997 in order to promote cultural awareness and diversity on the Texas A&M University Campus and surrounding Bryan/College Station area. Jaime Slaughter, Jetje Brewton, Adrienne Magirl, Rena Kharbat, and Lesliam Quiros established Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority with the mission to promote diversity and cultural awareness. Being African American, Dutch, Irish/Mexican, Palestinian, and Puerto Rican, they wanted to tell the world that it was their differences that had brought them together and made them stronger.The sorority's mission statement says "The Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc. is committed to the furtherance of multiculturalism by promoting diversity and cultural awareness in our local communities and throughout the world."
Chapters and Colonies
| Chapter/Colony | Location | Founding Date | Founding Mothers/Sisters | Chapter/Colony Philanthropy | Chapter/Colony Signature Event |
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| Alpha Chapter | Texas A&M University; College Station, TX | October 7, 1997 | Jetje Brewton (Dutch) Rena Kharbat (Palestinian) Adrienne Magirl (Irish, Mexican American) Lesliam Quiros (Puerto Rican) Jaime Slaughter (African American) |
Aids Awareness | Unity Dinner |
| Beta Chapter | Tulane University; New Orleans, LA | December 7, 2001 | Ghislaine Camey-Ubilla (Chilean, Ecuadoran, Guatemalan) Gina Cordero (Panamanian, Caucasian) Antenique Chambers (African American) Eboni Ellis (African American) Emi Okazaki (Japanese) Thuy Pham (Vietnamese American) Apryl Scott (African American) |
Children's Education | Shadows of Diversity |
| Gamma Chapter | Colorado State University; Fort Collins, CO | April 17, 2004 | Amanda Hardy (Mexican, Bermudian) Sabrina Hattar (Jordanian, German, Ukrainian) Ashley Logan (Native American; Seneca Tribe) Michaela Luna (Mexican) Pimtheera "Joy" Rojanavongse (Thai, Chinese) |
Domestic Violence; Drinking and Driving | Friendship Festival |
| Delta Chapter | University of Texas at Pan American; Edinburg, TX | April 16, 2005 | Telisa Pena Munoz (Hispanic) Karla Reyna (Hispanic) Angela Salazar (Hispanic) Venessa Soto (Hispanic) Monica Villanueva (Anglo, Hispanic) |
Awareness of Domestic Violence Against Women | Dining with Culture |
| Epsilon Chapter | Sam Houston State University; Huntsville, TX | March 25, 2006 | Carneithia Anthony (African, Native American) Adrienne Arnaez (Filipino, Spanish) Samantha Cruz (Mexican) Jayna Ladell Campbell (Cajun, Spanish) Alicia Lara (Mexican) Elizabeth Mejorado (Salvadorian) Auntonya Rogers )African, Native American) Ysabel Sarabia (Salvadorian) Trina Silva (Mexican) Lorenza Rios (Mexican) |
Children's Health Awareness | Destination Diversity |
| Zeta Chapter | University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington, TX | April 29, 2006 | Ashley Bonner (African American) Melissa Brown (African American) Monica Brown (African American) LaKayla Cooper (African American) Victoria Idio (Nigerian American) |
Sexual Awareness | Stomp Out A.I.D.S. |
| Eta Chapter | University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio, TX | August 23, 2008 | Briana Elise Elliot (African American) Cielo Perez (Mexican) Tatiana Oben (Puerto Rican) Ginger Marie Taylor (African American) Veronica Nicole Calderon (Hispanic) Halen Keogh George (Irish, English, Lebanese, Mexican) |
Violence Against Women and Children | The Delta Xi Nu Catwalk and Run |
| Theta Colony | Our Lady of the Lake University; San Antonio, TX | April 26, 2009 | Julieta Rubio (Mexican American) Kristen Salazar (Hispanic) Nikki Hernandez(Mexican American) Sara M Medina (Honduran Mexican) Aracely Veliz (Mexican American) Jeniva Gonzalez (Hispanic) Sarah DeLeon Antonia Garcia(Hispanic) Diana Gutierrez (Mexican American) Patricia "Patty" Rodriguez (Mexican American) Tiffany Rodriguez (Mexican American) Barbara Martinez (Mexican American) Kyria Manus (African American) Janeli Saucedo (Irish Mexican American) Maribel Rodriguez(Mexican American) |
Feminicide and Cancer Awareness | Unity Run: Coming Together for a Cause |
| Iota Colony | University of Texas at San Antonio | December 5,2009 | Salima Porbanderwala (Indian) Ezinne Matilda Akunna Oparanozie (Nigerian American) Amanda Brooke Casillas (Hispanic) Hope Johnson (Polish/African American) Nicole Marie Morales (Hispanic) Adriana Adame (Hispanic) |
A Voice for the Unheard | Cinematic Culture |
Quick Facts
Motto: Sisterhood, Culture and EducationSymbol: Butterfly
Flower: Red Tulip
Meaning of Letters: "Changing Old Ways to New"
Colors: Red and Silver
Nickname: Xi Honeys
Chapter/Colony Websites
- Beta Chapter Tulane UniversityTulane UniversityTulane University is a private, nonsectarian research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States...
- Gamma Chapter Colorado State UniversityColorado State UniversityColorado State University is a public research university located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The university is the state's land grant university, and the flagship university of the Colorado State University System.The enrollment is approximately 29,932 students, including resident and...
- Epsilon Chapter Sam Houston State UniversitySam Houston State UniversitySam Houston State University was founded in 1879 and is the third oldest public institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. It is located in Huntsville, Texas. It is one of the oldest purpose-built institutions for the instruction of teachers west of the Mississippi River and the first...
- Zeta Chapter University of Texas at ArlingtonUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonThe University of Texas at Arlington is a public research university located in Arlington, Texas, United States. The campus is situated southwest of downtown Arlington, and is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. The university was founded in 1895 and served primarily a military...
- Eta Chapter University of the Incarnate WordUniversity of the Incarnate WordThe University of the Incarnate Word is a private Catholic university located within the cities of San Antonio and Alamo Heights in Texas, United States....
- Beta Chapter Tulane UniversityTulane UniversityTulane University is a private, nonsectarian research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States...
- Iota Colony University of Texas at San AntonioUniversity of Texas at San AntonioThe University of Texas at San Antonio, commonly referred to as UTSA, is a state university in San Antonio, Texas. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, it is the third-largest of nine universities and six health institutions in the University of Texas System and the eighth-largest in...
External links
Brother Fraternity: Beta Xi Chi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc.