Alpha Xi Delta
Nickname:A Xi D or Alpha Xi
Colors: Double Blue & Gold
Symbol: Golden Quill
Animal: Teddy Bear
Flower: Pink Rose
Date Founded: April 17, 1893
Founding Chapter: Alpha Chapter, Lombard College, Galesburge, IL
Philanthropy: Alpha Xi Delta proudly supports Autism Speaks, the largest Autism advocacy organization in the world. Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism, as well as to advocating the needs of individuals with autism and their families to lawmakers. With one in 150 children diagnosed with autism and no known cure, Alpha Xi Deltas are committed to improving the lives of children and families affected by autism. Our chapter supports Autism Speaks during their annual awareness event 'Walk Now for Autism' and donates money to Autism research with fundraising events at UT?such as our 'Taco Xi!' midnight breakfast taco buffet and?block party. Alpha Xi Deltas are also actively involved in supporting the philanthropic events of many other Greek organizations.
Famous Alumnae: Betsey Johnson (Fashion designer), Karen Tumulty (Time political correspondent), Jen Schefft (Original 'Bachelorette'), Susan Koeppen (CBS correspondent for 'The Early Show'), Jane Henson (Wife of Jim Henson and co-creator of the Muppets), Kim Webster (Actress; Glass House, The West Wing), Amanda Pennekamp (Miss South Carolina USA, Miss USA first runner up 2004)
Local Chapter website: www.utexas.alphaxidelta.org
National Website:www.alphaxidelta.org
National Headquarters:
8702 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317-872-3500