The p urpose of this sorority shall be to unite its members in the bonds of sincere and lasting friendship, to stimulate one another in the pursuit of knowledge, to promote the moral and social culture of its members, and to develop plans for guidance and unity in actions; objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort."

If you are thinking about joining a sorority, there are so manyreasons why Delta Zeta could be the sorority for you. Take a look at everything the Beta Gamma chapter has accomplished over the years while viewing their numerous awards, leadership, and history pages. We know you will be impressed with our rich history and accomplishments at the University of Louisville and on a national level within Delta Zeta. Delta Zeta has been on U of L's campus since 1928 and has a long history of campus involvement. In 2008 Beta Gamma celebrated it's 80th birthday at the University of Louisville.

Beta Gamma Chapter Mission Statement

Our mission is to grow as sisters through dedication, excellence, acceptance, pride, and accountability.

Will you live the creed? The Delta Zeta sorority has women of high moral standing and character. The principles of good behavior and respect for oneself and others are the core values of Delta Zeta. We believe in the bond of sisterhood that is based on the understanding, love, friendship, and appreciation. Delta Zeta has always been well represented at the University of Louisville. We strive for women who show leadership, scholarship, athleticism, involvement, social and moral responsibility, etiquette, and a beauty that is seen inside & out.

Congratulations to the DZ Steppers for winning the 2009 Phi Tau step show held on October 29th. Their step theme was "Futuristic" Delta Zetas!

Deb (left), and Nicole. We love our seniors!

The Beta Gamma chapter of Delta Zeta dominated this year's homecoming celebration at the University of Louisville. The chapter won the Greek Homecoming Spirit Award (with our fraternity partners - Phi Kappa Tau and Tau Kappa Epsilon)! Senior, Nicole Wells-Anik (left - below) served as the Homecoming chairman. Senior, Karen Clough (right - below) was named to the top 10 list of homecoming queen candidates and was elected to homecoming court. Senior, and chapter president, Debbie Whitelock was also named to the top 10. Delta Zeta's Beau, Michael Rolf was nominated by Delta Zeta as a king candidate and was named to the top 10 and also voted on to the king court.

The 48th National Convention of Delta Zeta was held from June 26 through June 30, 2008, at the Doral Country Club in Miami, Florida. The Beta Gamma Chapter won four major awards and was also recognized by the Delta Zeta Foundation in two other areas.

Awards/Recognition;

• Nationally, Beta Gamma ranks as one of the top twenty chapters for the 2006-2008 Biennium
• National New Member Education Certificate (only 12 were given)
• National Philantrophy Certificate (only 12 were given)
• Recognized for service hours performed by DZ chapters....our members performed 177 hours each over the two year period ranking us third in the nation.
• National membership award presented to the Beta Gamma Chapter for pledging quota during formal recruitment for 29 years straight!
• National membership award for maintaining campus total for two consecutive years.
• Recognition by the Delta Zeta Foundation as an official sponsor of Convention/Beta Gamma provided a donation which helped to cover the cost of convention speakers.
• Recognition by the Delta Zeta Foundation for 100% participation by the chapter in the DZ Loyalty Fund for two consecutive years.
• Chapter President, Amanda Keeling, was asked to serve on the convention Philantrophy committee.

The annual Greek Life awards were held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009.  The Beta Gamma chapter won many awards; below is a listing of these awards and the awards that the chapter took home from the Campus Life Awards. 

Congratulations ladies on another very successful year! 

• Sorority of Excellence (Panhellenic's Highest Award)
• Greek Woman of the Year - Amanda Keeling
• #1 in completing MOST Philanthropy hours
• #1 in completing MOST Philanthropy hours per member
• Omega Outstanding New Member Award-Amanda Glover
• Greek Top 10 - Karen Clough and SOSer
• Above the All-Women's Average GPA for Spring and Fall 2008
• Alpha Omicron Pi's Panhellenic Spirit Award
• GAMMA Matt Wooley Award for Risk Management
• Most Greek Spirited - Nicole Wells-Anik
• Most Influential Greek - Amanda Keeling
• Best Personality - Stephanie Penn
• Second Place in Greek Week 2009
• Greek Office Award - Nicole Wells-Anik
• Outstanding Student Award for Juniors- Nicole Wells-Anik
• DZ won the Spirit of Service Award (Group)
• Collaboration Award won with SAB and Campus Health
• Intramural Champions 2008-2009 School Year

DZ also took home many awards from the Delta Zeta Region Day 2009. For a list of those awards, see the DZ Awards Page.

On Tuesday, January 8, 2008, December Parker (left) was named as one of the five young women were selected from a group of 28 Derby Festival Princess finalists. Those 28 were chosen from the original group of 114 applicants from 19 schools in Kentucky and Indiana. She is photographed with Beta Gamma alumnae and former princesses, Tara Lutz Schwartz (center) and Rachel Shee Overstreet. (Tara was actually crowned Queen of the Kentucky Derby Festival). The Beta Gamma chapter has a long line of members who have been selected as princesses. The Derby Festival Princesses act as ambassadors for the Derby Festival and the city as they represent the community at a variety of functions, including an appearance on NBC's Today Show.

  Congratulations to Beta Gamma chapter member Nicole Wells Anik for being named a 2010 Finalist and 2nd Alternate and Rachel Meyer for being named a 2009 Finalist!!!

Congratulations to April Reinle for winning the 2009 Miss U of L crown on Wednesday, March 11.  She will now represent the University of Louisville in the Miss Kentucky pageant in July. She is photographed above with the first runner-up, Elaina Shumake (left) and Lauren Drake (right), the second runner-up. In 2008, t he Beta Gamma chapter of the Delta Zeta Sorority  brought back the tradition of crowning a Miss University of Louisville.  This tradition was once part of the university and from our research, the last pageant was held in 1967.  Delta Zeta was honored to have our 2008 Miss U of L, Ashley Miller serve as our emcee for this special evening. Congratulations to our own Delta Zeta, Amanda Nido, for winning the community service award.  She is photographed below with Ashley Miller.

The University of Louisville kicked-off their new marketing campaign the end of February, 2008. The theme is "It's Happening Here."

Beta Gamma's Sarah Kayrouz (left) is featured on all of the marketing materials with three other students from the university. The marketing materials include the University of Louisville web page, stationary, Annual Fund letterhead and brochures in addition to student admissions materials.

Sarah also was featured on the web page for her "Cardinal Web Cam."

The Beta Gamma chapter of Delta Zeta again impressed the crowd at this year's Fryberger Greek Sing with Return to Sender, Sign, Sealed and Delivered and All My Lovin. Delta Zeta took home second place. Delta Zeta has won the Greek sing the last 12 out of 17 years! When DZ has not won the competition, we have placed in the top three performances. 

The Louisville Alumnae & Beta Gamma chapters celebrated Founder's Day on Sunday, October 26th. Congratulations to our Golden Roses (50 year-members) who were recognized!