About Us

The members of the Delta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at Slippery Rock University are a group of bold, compassionate, and ambitious women who strive to inspire one another to Realize Your Potential—on campus, in our community, and throughout life. Founded locally on March 22, 1963, our chapter has been a part of SRU for over sixty years and continues to grow stronger each year.We come from all different majors, backgrounds, and hometowns, but we’re united by the shared values of sisterhood, leadership, knowledge, and service. You’ll find us active in Greek Week, student organizations, leadership roles, and philanthropy events that support our national Philanthropy, The Kindly Hearts Initiative. Some of our favorite traditions include events where we come together to raise money and awareness for foster care support.Beyond service and involvement, we are dedicated to academic excellence, personal growth, and building lifelong friendships. From leadership opportunities to chapter traditions that bring us closer together, Delta Kappa offers a supportive sisterhood we are proud to call home.

In 1893, ten young women at Lombard College in Galesburg, Illinois, shared a vision and a dream of a national organization dedicated to the personal growth of women. Their dream became Alpha Xi Delta, one of the oldest women’s fraternities in the United States.

The timeless ideals envisioned by Alpha Xi Delta’s Founders remain constant throughout the years, inspiring pride in each member to pursue individual excellence. Now a national fraternity with more than 171,000 initiated members, our Fraternity is a progressive organization with college chapters and alumnae associations throughout the United States.

Alpha Xi Delta is proud of its history and lasting impact on its members and the Panhellenic community. In fact, Alpha Xi Delta’s first National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Chairman wrote the Panhellenic Creed, which all members of NPC still recite on college campuses today.

Alpha Xi Delta’s Founders left us a great legacy. They taught us the value of education because it frees us to achieve our goals and gives us the power to be whatever we choose. They taught us to support one another through shared experiences and understanding. They taught us to serve others and reach out to better the lives of those less fortunate. Because of them, Alpha Xi Delta continues to inspire countless bold and talented women to realize their potential.

Mission:

The mission of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity is to enrich the life of every Alpha Xi Delta. We will:

• Nurture unity and cooperation.
• Foster intellectual, professional and personal growth.
• Exemplify the highest ethical conduct.
• Instill community responsibility.
• Perpetuate fraternal growth.

Vision:

Inspiring Women to Realize Their Potential

Symbols & Insignia

• Colors: Light Blue, Dark Blue, and Gold
• Flower: Pink Rose
• Badge: The Quill
• Mascot: BetXi Bear