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When is Lamplighting?

March 29th

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What is Delta Zeta's philanthropy?

Hearing and Speech

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What year was Delta Zeta founded?

1902

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What is DZ’s jewel?

Diamond

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What does bid day celebrate?

New members joining their sororities

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When is Initiation?

March 30th

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What is Delta Zeta's flower?

Pink Killarney Rose

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At what university was Delta Zeta founded?

Miami University

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Why is Delta Zeta's mascot a turtle?

Turtles have internal ears, and they also symbolize patience, strength, and steady growth

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What is a “legacy"?

Someone with a family member in the sorority

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When is Big/Little?

April 1st

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Who are Delta Zeta's 4 philanthropic partners?

Herndon Clinic, Starkey Hearing Foundation, American Society for Deaf Children, and SeriousFun Children's Network

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Where is Miami University located?

Oxford, OH

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Why do Delta Zeta members sign the creed at chapter meetings?

To honor our philanthropy, hearing and speech

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What does “philanthropy” mean?

Charitable giving/service

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What day of the month are bills due?

The 10th

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What are all 6 of Delta Zeta's core values?

Friendship, Curiosity, Generosity, Citizenship, Empowerment, and Belonging

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Delta Zeta’s official color green is a symbol of what?

Ever-renewed vigor 

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What does the Roman lamp symbolize?

Everlasting love and friendship

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What is Panhellenic?

Governing body for sororities

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What time is Chapter at on Mondays?

6pm

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What are the names of all 6 Delta Zeta founders?

Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna Keen, Julia Bishop, Mabelle Minton, Anne Simmons

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Delta Zeta’s official color rose is a blend of which two colors, and what do they symbolize?

Red- Courage

White- Purity

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Delta Zeta’s national headquarters can be found in this Ohio city.

Columbus, Ohio

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What is initiation?

Formal ceremony to become a full member