Alpha Kappa
Female
Council Membership: 
Panhellenic Council
Chartered: 
1926
Mission: 

Kappa Delta Sorority is a national organization for women committed to: Inspiring our members to reach their full potential; Preparing our members for community service, active leadership and responsible citizenship; Creating opportunities for lifetime involvement through innovative and responsive programs, and strategic collaborations and partnerships; and Fostering the development of our time-honored values within the context of friendship.

Chapter Website: 
http://oregonstate.kappadelta.org/
Inter / National Website: 
http://www.kappadelta.org/
Social Media: 
https://www.facebook.com/Kappa-Delta-Oregon-State-University-137409566269052/
https://www.instagram.com/kd_oregonstate/
http://oregonstatekappadelta.tumblr.com/
https://twitter.com/kd_oregonstate
Physical: 

305 NW 25th St. Corvallis, OR 97330

Mailing: 

Same as above.

House Capacity: 
48
Total Members: 
113
Recruitment Requirements: 

High School GPA: 3.0
Transfer GPA: 2.75

**Formal Recruitment Reference Letters should be sent to the chapter facility [305 NW 25th St. Corvallis, OR 97330] or directed to:

Sheridan Rutland [vpmembership.ak@gmail.com]

Organization Facts: 

Kappa Delta sorority was founded on October 23, 1897 at the State Female Normal School in Richmond, Virginia. Our open motto is Ta Kala Diokomen, which stands for "Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest."

Symbols & Mascots: Nautilus shell, Dagger, Teddy Bear and Katydid 

Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White

Jewels: Diamond, Emerald, Pearl

Flowers: White rose

Chapter Facts: 

Chapter accomplishments:

  • 2009 Vanderpool Chapter of the Year
  • 2010 Vanderpool Chapter of the Year
  • 2011 Philanthropy of the Year
  • 2012 Philanthropy of the Year
  • 2014 Philanthropy of the Year
  • 2014 Vanderpool Chapter of the Year
  • 2016 Vanderpool Chapter of the Year
  • 2018 Vanderpool Chapter of the Year
  • Top 3 in Grades 7 terms in a row

Chapter President Contact Information:


Paige Bishman

Email: a.k.president1897@gmail.com

Phone: 714-300-5670

Famous Alumni: 
  • Georgia O’Keeffe (Painter)
  • Claudia Kennedy (highest ranking female officer in Army history)
  • Bonnie Dunbar(Astronaut)
  • Ruth Johnson Colvin (founder of Literacy Volunteers of America)
  • Donna Stone (founder of Prevent Child Abuse America)
  • Joan Lowery Nixon (Children’s author)
  • Sara James (Correspondent for Dateline NBC)
  • Margaret Holland Sargent (America’s leading portraitist)
  • Tricha Zorn(Champion swimmer)
  • Kathleen Babineau Blanco (first female Governor of Louisiana)
  • Patricia Polito Miller (Co-founder of Vera Bradley Designs)
  • Suzy Spafford Lidstrom (creator of Suzy’s Zoo)
  • Marjorie Mehne Culmer (National President of Girl Scouts of the USA)
  • Dabbie Maffett Wilson (Miss America 1983)
  • Ali Landry (Miss America 1996)
  • Ellen Albertini Dow (Actress best known in The Wedding Singer)
  • Nancy Thies Marhsall (1972 USA Olympic gymnast)
  • Leigh Ann Tuohy (played by Sandra Bullock in the movie “The Blind Side”)
Philanthropy: 

National Philanthropy:

  1. Prevent Child Abuse America
  2. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
  3. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  4. Children's Hospital in Richmond, Virginia

OSU Philanthropy:

Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV)

Since 1988, Alpha Kappa has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for child and domestic abuse prevention & education. The funds support the local community through the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV), as well as the national organization, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA). Our fundraising success comes from our event, Mock Rock- the most anticipated philanthropy event at Oregon State. Year after year, Mock Rock continues to be one of the most participated in and highest earning Greek events. Mock Rock has won Philanthropy of the Year for multiple years and raised $38,000 this year alone.

Chapter Type: 
Sorority