Delta Gamma
Quick Facts
Nickname: DG
Founding: The Lewis School in 1873
Local Founding: April 30, 1921
Symbol: Anchor
Colors: Bronze, Pink & Blue
Flower: Cream Colored Rose
National Philanthropy: Service for Sight
Chapter President: Breckyn Lyons
Address
1227 34th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Delta Gamma, whose open motto is 'Do Good', has over 230,000 members worldwide with 150 collegiate chapters in the United States and Canada and 131 alumnae chapters. Delta Gamma was the first sorority in the United States to establish an independent philanthropic foundation in 1951. Delta Gamma was also of the seven charter members of the National Panhellenic Conference. Some notable national alumnae include comedian Julia Sweeney, Olympic gold medalist Jill Savery, CEO Sharen Jester Turney and actress Patricia Heaton.