About Tri Delta
Tri Delta was founded by women, for women, in 1888 at Boston University when our Founders bravely created a new organization that would “think more of a woman’s inner character than her outward appearance.” Their vision has grown into the dynamic women’s organization we know today.
Today, Tri Delta is a network of nearly 250,000 women, and we are committed to lifelong learning through educational initiatives, transformational programming and relevant personal and professional development.
From supporting Tri Delta’s Foundation—which empowers collegiate and alumnae members through transformational programs, scholarships and emergency financial support—to supporting the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and local children’s cancer charities, Tri Deltas are passionate about serving others.
Our Values
- Truth
- Self-sacrifice
- Friendship
Symbols & Colors
- Pearl
- Pine
- Pansy
- Dolphin
- Blue
- Gold
- Silver
Chapter History
The Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter was founded in 1913, during a time that Tri Delta was expanding both collegiate and alumnae chapters, then called alliances. The Indianapolis chapter has actively supported the Delta Lambda chapter at Butler University throughout its history. Despite the 10 years the collegiate chapter was closed in the 1990s and early 2000s, the chapter relationships have remained strong. The Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter celebrated its 100th birthday in 2013 with a cake-and-ice cream birthday party.
In 2021, the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter is excited to support Tri Delta Housing in a brand new house for the Delta Lambda chapter. Though many of our chapter members come from other collegiate chapters, we are happy to see our local collegiate chapter's house undergo a massive construction project, taking the house down to the studs and remodeling, with an addition that creates a new kitchen and dining room and many more bedrooms on the second and third floors. An elevator improves accessibility as well.
Indiana Tri Deltas have gathered for State Meets since Tri Delta came to Indiana in the 1910s. State Meets were held nationwide for a time, but only Indiana still holds State Meets in odd (non-Convention) years. Various chapters throughout the state host State Meet, taking turns. The Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter awards two chapter awards at each year's state meet.