| Alpha Gamma Delta | |
|---|---|
| ΑΓΔ | |
 | |
| Founded | May 30, 1904 Syracuse University |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NPC |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | "Loving. Leading. Lasting" |
| Slogan | Inspire the Woman. Impact the World. |
| Colors | Red , Buff, and Green |
| Flower | Red and Buff Roses with Green asparagus plumosa fern |
| Jewel | Pearl |
| Mascot | Squirrel |
| Publication | The Quarterly |
| Philanthropy | The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, Fighting Hunger |
| Chapters | 119 (active) |
| Members | 201,000+ lifetime |
| Headquarters | 8710 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 United States |
| Website | alphagammadelta.org |
Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΔ), also known as Alpha Gam, is an international women's fraternity and social organization.[1] It was founded on May 30, 1904, by eleven female students at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York,[2] and thus it is the youngest member of the Syracuse Triad of North American social sororities that also includes Gamma Phi Beta (1874) and Alpha Phi (1872).[3] Since its founding, Alpha Gamma Delta has, as of December 2021[update], initiated over 201,000[4] members and installed 199 collegiate chapters and more than 250 alumnae groups.[5][6][7][8]
The fraternity provides various social, academic, leadership, and community service opportunities for collegiate members and alumnae.[5] Throughout the organization's history, it has sponsored charities and causes via grants, scholarships, and volunteer hours. Its current philanthropic initiative is a fight against hunger partnered with the nonprofit organizations Feeding America and Meals on Wheels.[9]
Alpha Gamma Delta is one of 26 North American fraternities that are members of the National Panhellenic Conference.[10] The fraternity's international headquarters is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.[7]
- ^ Meehan Pedrotty, Kate (2007-03-02). "A History of Sigma Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta, 1917–2006". University of Illinois Archives – Society for the Preservation of Greek Housing. Retrieved 2018-05-10.
- ^ Baird, William Raimond (1912). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. G. Banta Company. p. 462.
- ^ "The Syracuse Triad : Syracuse University Magazine". sumagazine.syr.edu. Retrieved 2017-10-16.
- ^ "Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly". October 2019.
- ^ a b "About – Alpha Gamma Delta". alphagammadelta.org. Retrieved 2018-05-10.
- ^ "Key Fraternity Achievements 2016-2018" (PDF). Alpha Gamma Delta. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-03-30.
- ^ a b Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. IV-10–13. ISBN 978-0963715906.
- ^ William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), showing Alpha Gamma Delta chapters". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 15 May 2021. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
- ^ "Philanthropy". Alpha Gamma Delta. Retrieved 2018-05-10.
- ^ "Our Member Organizations". National Panhellenic Conference. Retrieved 2018-05-10.