DEM Secrets Flashcards
what are our colors
white, black and red
what do white and black represent
extreme duality
different backgrounds, ideologies, and interests
the strength of bringing different backgrounds together for a common goal
what does red represent
passion to succeed
the mentality of DEM (energy, strength, determination)
what does delta represent
the difference between separate identities that are connected through a shared ideology and creed
the difference symbolizes friendship, support, loyalty and dedication.
(our 4 pillars, and separate identities that come together by ideology and our creed)
what does epsilon represent
astronomical designation of several nearby stars
striving for distant goals that can be achieved by hard work and cooperation
(the stars and striving for far goals that can be achieved by hard work and cooperation)
what does mu represent
a depiction of entities that are barley visible and have negligible influence as individual parts. but when brought together have greater impact
the meaning of our fraternal mission
(as individuals we are not as strong but when we come together as a team we have a big impact, the meaning of our fraternal mission)
what is the joint meaning of our letters
our aim is to shorten the difference between us, we can have a greater impact as a team than as individuals
who was our crest established by
Michael Tauriello (one of the original founders)
what does our emblem represent
to strive to unite pre-health majors around campus
what fields did the original crest showcase
medicine, nursing, psychology, physical therapy, and dentistry fields.
when was the crest changed and where
July 20th, 2013
at the 2013 national convention held by the Gamma Chapter (University of Maryland, College Park)
who was the new crest designed by and what chapter was she in
Ashley Goldman of the Eta Chapter
what is on the new crest
our 4 pillars (loyalty, dedication, friendship, support IN THAT ORDER) in greek along the crest
and what we must always remember (fraternity, family, friends)
who can wear the crest
active members or alumni who are on good standing with their chapters
what is the omega chapter
a chapter reserved for those who have passed away