Iota Nu Delta

Iota Nu Delta (ΙΝΔ, also IND) is the first South Asian interest college fraternity. IND was founded in 1994 at the Binghamton University. It is a member of the North American Interfraternity Conference since 2007 and National APIDA Panhellenic Association since 2016.

Iota Nu Delta
ΙΝΔ
FoundedFebruary 7, 1994 (1994-02-07)
Binghamton University
TypeSocial
EmphasisBrotherhood Eternal
ScopeInternational
Mission statement
Iota Nu Delta uplifts its men in their duties: to serve, to lead, and to accomplish greater things in life. Bound by Brotherhood Eternal, we shall:

Cultivate lifelong academic and professional excellence. Extend meaningful service to humanity and leadership in society.

Promote understanding of the diverse South Asian cultures.
MottoIs The Fire In You?
Imitated Never Duplicated
MaximBrotherhood Eternal
Shakti
Colors  Orange and   Green
JewelDiamond
PublicationThe ΙΝΔ Insider
Chapters16 chapters & 15 Colonies
Members1000+ collegiate
EmblemRose over Sword
HeadquartersNew York, NY
US
Websitewww.iotanudelta.com

Founding

On February 7, 1994, eight male students at Binghamton University founded the first South-Asian Interest Greek Organization. Their stated goal in forming the organization was to bridge the gaps between people of different backgrounds, ethnicity, and cultures while promoting South Asian cultural awareness. Iota Nu Delta Fraternity, Inc. is South Asian based, but is not exclusive to men of South-Asian origin.[1]

Founding Fathers

The first eight members, known as the national Founding Fathers, of Iota Nu Delta Fraternity, Inc. are:[1]

  • Sachin Chopra
  • Varun Gujral
  • Ankur Desai
  • Renjy Vattasseril
  • Stanley Jacob
  • Shaiju Eapen
  • Samir Chopra
  • Johri Mathew

Philanthropy

Iota Nu Delta has established mental health awareness and advocacy as its primary philanthropic focus and works in partnership with Active Minds.

Additionally, Iota Nu Delta supports bone marrow advocacy through the National Marrow Donor Program & SAMAR (South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters). Iota Nu Delta is also involved with several other national non-profit organizations including the United Service Organizations, Association for India's Development, and SAALT (South Asian Americans Leading Together).[2]

Chapters & Colonies

Chapters

Colonies

See also

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-10-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-07-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Iota Nu Delta National Fraternity Inc. -Chapters". Archived from the original on 2011-10-05.
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