The Gamma Delta chapter of Sigma Delta Tau was founded at American University in 1980. Sigma Delta Tau was founded by Dora Turteltaub, Amy Tishman, Marian Greenberg, Grace Grossman, Inez Ross, Regene Cohane, and Lenore Rubinow in 1917 in Ithaca, New York at Cornell University. The Founders sought to establish a sorority which would enrich the lifetime experiences of women of similar ideas, build lasting friendships, and foster personal growth. Today, Sigma Delta Tau is a national sorority and a member of the National Panhellenic Conference. SDT continues to place a strong dedication towards encouraging each member to reach her fullest potential by providing intellectual, leadership, and social opportunities within a framework of mutual respect and high ethical standards. Sigma Delta Tau's membership has grown to more than 50,000 women nationwide with over one hundred collegiate chapters across the United States and Canada. Sigma Delta Tau Fun Facts:
- Traditions practices by the sorority in Legally Blonde were adopted from on of Sigma Delta Tau's oldest rituals. Sigma Delta Tau is also the only real sorority mentioned throughout the movie.
- The official colors of the Gamma Delta chapter are blue and yellow.
- The flower of Sigma Delta Tau is the beautiful Golden Tea Rose.
- Sigma Delta Tau's motto is: "One Hope of Many People." As Sig Delts, we do our best every single day to apply this motto to our sisterhood.
