OUR FOUNDING MOTHERS

A concern for the number of Hispanic high school and college dropouts coupled with less than satisfactory support and resources available for the advancement of Hispanics, in particular Hispanic women, encouraged a group of female students at the Purdue University Campus in West Lafayette, IN to develop an organization that would specifically address issues like these.

Motivated by their own experiences as women of varying backgrounds and nationalities, the founding members of this organization challenged the women of Purdue University to develop skills necessary for their success in the professional world. They believed that by persistently offering encouragement and support for the academic advancement of the female student body they could promote unity and empowerment within their own community and provide a model for other women to follow. These courageous and determined young women dreamt of sisterhood: a true bond symbolizing love, support and guidance…like the bond between true friends.

On August 28, 1991 this dream was realized, and Delta Phi Mu Sorority was born. Our founding mothers Rosita Serrano Galarza, Annette Zöe Rosa, Rosa Ana Fernandez, Guadalupe Rosalinda Acevez, and Sylvia Medellin began the legacy of Scholarship, Service, and Sisterhood at the West Lafayette campus of Purdue University.

As bonds grew stronger, more members were added to the Delta Phi Mu family. The distinguished Ladies of Delta Phi Mu realized their moral obligation to all women and communities. By incorporating into their founding principles the promotion of intercultural exchange, the Ladies of the Delta Phi Mu Sorority hoped to serve as an outlet for all women to make use of. Since the membership of Delta Phi Mu Sorority now represents many different ethnicities and cultures, the women of Delta Phi Mu have adopted a second motto: “Different Worlds, One Sisterhood!”

In the spirit of growth and multicultural expansion the hand of Sisterhood was soon expanded to the Ladies in Southern Illinois University-Carbondale on December 5, 1999 when the school of M.I.R.A.C.L.E.S. was initiated into active membership. Soon after, that same hand was extended to yet another university in the Chicago Land Region on May 12, 2000 when the school of A.U.R.O.R.A. was also initiated in active membership. Finally on February 16, 2001 Delta Phi Mu Sorority was incorporated.

Delta Phi Mu is a public service organization governed by our principles of Scholarship, Service, and Sisterhood, while promoting intercultural exchange. We were founded upon many goals and aspirations that are summarized in our motto: “La Esperanza De El Futuro Esta En Las Manos De La Mujer!”