Delta Nu Zeta

Delta Nu Zeta
ΔΝΖ
FoundedNovember 11, 2003 (November 11, 2003)
Florida State University
TypeService
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
ScopeLocal
PillarsPassion, Sisterhood, Charity
Colors  Millennium Blue and   Cotton Candy Pink
SymbolSilver shooting star
FlowerWhite gladiolus
MascotRed fox
PhilanthropyCompanion Animal Rescue Endeavor
Chapters2
NicknameDelta Nu, DNZ
HeadquartersTallahassee, Florida
United States
Websitewww.deltanuzetafsu.org

Delta Nu Zeta (ΔΝΖ) is an American social and service sorority founded in 2003 at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Delta Nu Zeta has two chapters, with its Beta chapter placed at the University of Florida.

History

Delta Nu Zeta was founded on November 11, 2003 at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.[1] Delta Nu Zeta is a social and service-oriented sorority that promotes the welfare of the community, academic excellence, and life-long bonds among its sisters.[2][3] It considers itself an alternative to traditional Panhellenic sororities.[4]

A second chapter, Beta, was established at the University of Florida in 2012.[5][6][4]

Symbols

The sorority's official crest is still being determined, with several variations in use. The version shown in the infobox is used by the Beta chapter, while a more streamlined, modernized logo is found on the Alpha chapter's website.[7][8]

Delta Nu Zeta has three pillars: Passion, Sisterhood, and Charity.[9][3] The sorority's colors are millennium blue and cotton candy pink.[1] Its symbol is a silver shooting star, and its mascot is the red fox.[1] Its flower is the white gladiolus.[1] Delta Nu Zeta is often referred to as Delta Nu or DNZ.[10]

Activities

The sorority hosts a variety of social events for its members, including fall rush, homecoming, semi-formal and formal events, and sisterhood retreats.[11]

Philanthropy

Delta Nu Zeta's main philanthropy is Companion Animal Rescue Endeavor (CARE).[1][12] Events for CARE include Puppies and Pumpkins and Pups and Kisses.[12][13]

The sorority's members also participate in various service and philanthropic projects. The sorority has organized or participated in events such as fundraising for Cauz for Paws animal rescue,[14] Oktoberfest for the Ronald McDonald House,[15] Pink Pumpkin Patch for breast cancer awareness,[4] the Haiti Grass Project,[16] Reindeer Run 5K,[12] and the Miracle Network Dance Marathon.[17][18][19] In 2025, one of its sisters was recognized by Florida State University as the Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year nominee for her efforts as the sorority's fundraising chair.[20]

Chapters

Following is a list of Delta Nu Zeta chapters.

Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location Status References
Alpha November 11, 2003 Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida Active [11]
Beta 2012 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Active [6]

Controversies

Delta Nu Zeta has no affiliation with the organization that uses the same name for a rental property near Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa.[21] That property's owner, CI Corporation, began using the name "Delta Nu Zeta House" after being sued by international collegiate sorority, Delta Zeta in 2013 (also no affiliation). That lawsuit sought relief for CI Corporation's use of the name "Delta Zeta House" for their unaffiliated building.[21][22][23] CI continues to use the modified name and URL, DeltaNuZeta.org, as of 2025.[24]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "About Delta Nu Zeta". Alpha Chapter Delta Nu Zeta. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
  2. ^ "Delta Nu Zeta Constitution". Nole Central.
  3. ^ a b Scheifele, Hannah (2022-09-20). "Everything Delta Nu Zeta: Chatting With DNZ President Hannah Linenkugel". Her Campus. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  4. ^ a b c Noble, Lillian Skye (20 February 2014). "To Greek or not to Greek: Weighing the choice to join fraternities, sororities". Tampa Bay Times. p. T5, T6. Retrieved 2025-09-08 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Home". Delta Nu Zeta: University of Florida. Retrieved 19 October 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ a b "Delta Nu Zeta -Beta Chapter | GatorConnect". University of Florida. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  7. ^ "Tumblr page, Delta Nu Zeta at the University of Florida". Beta chapter's Tumblr site. Delta Nu Zeta, Beta chapter. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  8. ^ "Alpha chapter website". Delta Nu Zeta, Alpha chapter. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  9. ^ "Delta Nu Zeta". Nole Central. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  10. ^ "Delta Nu Zeta Original Constitution". Nole Central.
  11. ^ a b "Delta Nu Zeta at FSU". Delta Nu Zeta at FSU. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  12. ^ a b c Vandegrift, Tamiera (2017-02-13). "Pups and Kisses Helps Give Animals in Need a Second Chance". Tallahassee Democrat. pp. U9. Retrieved 2025-09-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Morris, Mia (2017-10-26). "Puppies and Pumpkins: Delta Nu Zeta's Adorable Charity Event on Landis Green". Her Campus. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  14. ^ Something Good - Delta Nu Zeta at FSU helps nonprofit animal rescue!. 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2025-09-17 – via WCTV.
  15. ^ Eakins, Shelbie (September 30, 2018). "Oktoberfest". The Independent Florida Alligator. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  16. ^ "Delta Nu Zeta Sorority Raises Funds for Haiti Grass Project at Beef 'O' Brady's Event". Better Universe and Citizens. 2024-04-18. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  17. ^ "Delta Nu Zeta". Miracle Network Dance Marathon. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  18. ^ "Behind the scenes of Dance Marathon at UF". Behind the scenes of Dance Marathon at UF. 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  19. ^ Vandegrift, Tamiera (2018-03-05). "A Chance to Dance: My DM Experience". Tallahassee Democrat. pp. U9. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
  20. ^ Fites, Katherine (2025-04-09). "Paige Elkin Named CCI's 2025 Humanitarian of the Year Honoree". News & Events. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  21. ^ a b Foley, Ryan J. (2013-09-25). "Delta Zeta lawsuit claims Iowa house is an impostor". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  22. ^ "Lawsuit says home incorrectly calls itself a sorority". The Des Moines Register. September 24, 2013. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  23. ^ Foley, Ryan J. (September 24, 2013). "Delta Zeta lawsuit claims Iowa house is impostor". www.ksl.com. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  24. ^ "Delta Nu Zeta Sorority House". Delta Nu Zeta. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
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