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Delta Sigma Phi (ΔΣΦ, also known as Delta Sig) is a fraternity established at the City College of New York in 1899 and is a charter member of the North-American Interfraternity Conference. The Fraternity is headquartered in the Fairbanks Mansion, the former home of Charles Warren Fairbanks, the U.S. vice president under Theodore Roosevelt. Delta Sigma Phi was one of the first fraternities at C.C.N.Y. (now C.U.N.Y). There are 107 actively operating undergraduate chapters and colonies of the Fraternity in 33 states within the Continental United States and Washington, D.C. The Fraternity has previously operated with undergraduate chapters in three Canadian Provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Alberta) though none are active today. Over 115,000 men have initiated into Delta Sigma Phi since 1899. There are currently more than 5,800 undergraduate members and more than 85,000 living alumni members. ==Symbols== The Sphinx was the first symbol adopted by the fraternity at the time of inception. Chosen for its longevity and stability over centuries. Other symbols include a lamp, a lute (depicted as a lyre), a Gordian Knot, and the Egyptian Pyramids. The White Carnation was chosen as the fraternity's official flower because it contains the fraternity's colors; white and nile green as well as being a relatively common and sturdy flower which can grow in almost any climate. The publications of the fraternity are often named after its symbols: *''The Sphinx'' - an esoteric publication for initiated members only *''The Gordian Knot'' - the new member manual *''The Lute'' - the fraternity songbook *''The Carnation'' - a quarterly and open publication delivered to all members The pledge emblem is a white circle with a green equilateral triangle set inside of it. Gold lines radiate from the center of the emblem to the three points of the triangle in addition to outlining the circle and triangle. The pledge emblem is very prevalent in the symbolism of the fraternity; not only is the emblem on the pledge pin, but the emblem also graces the flag, the membership badge and the basic design is also the basis of the fraternity's seal. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Delta Sigma Phi」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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