Kappa Delta

About the Chapter

President: Shelly Chikis, kdumdpresident@gmail.com

Recruitment Contact: Maddy Edwards, alpharhorecruitment@gmail.com

Chapter Website: umd.kappadelta.org 

National Website: kappadelta.org

National Founding Date: Oct. 23, 1897, Longwood University

Maryland Founding Date: 1929

Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of the USA and Prevent Child Abuse America

Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White

Symbol: Nautilus Shell and Dagger

Flower: White Rose

Nickname: KD

Chapter House: 4610 College Avenue

GPA Requirement: 2.8

 

Social Media

Twitter: @UMDKappaDelta

Instagram: @umdkd

Facebook: UMD Kappa Delta

Tumblr: http://kappadeltaumd.tumblr.com/

Noteworthy Alumnas

  • Patricia Polito Miller--Co-owner/President, Vera Bradley Designs

  • Ali Landry--Miss USA 1996

  • Georgia O'Keeffe--Painter

 

Fun Facts

  1. This summer, our chapter was awarded the Kappa Delta National Merit Award, recognizing us for being in the top 10% nationally in academics for KD. 

  2. Kappa Delta founded National Women’s Friendship Day.

  3. This November, Kappa Delta celebrated its 90th anniversary on campus at Maryland.