Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies, Inc. | |
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DiPhi | |
Type | Debate and Literary Society |
Affiliation | Independant |
Status | Active |
Scope | Local |
Chartered | June 3, 1795 |
Chapters | 1 |
Headquarters | 310 New West Hall, East Cameron Avenue CHapel Hill, North Carolina United States |
Website | diphi |
The Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies, Inc. commonly known as DiPhi or The Societies, are the original collegiate debating societies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and together comprise the oldest student organization at the University, as well as the oldest public student organization in the United States. During the academic year, the Societies hold regular meetings at 7:30 PM on Mondays in the Dialectic Chamber at the top of the New West Building. The Societies also hold occasional social events in the Philanthropic Chamber at the top of New East Building.