When was alpha xi delta founded

Our Chapter. Alumni Information. Calendar of Events. One of the oldest women's fraternities, Alpha Xi Delta is proud of its rich history. Since that time more than a years ago, the spirit of Alpha Xi Delta has enriched the lives of thousands of women throughout the world with its emphasis on lifelong learning and lasting friendship. Now a national fraternity with more than , initiated members, Alpha Xi Delta has grown into a progressive and forward-thinking organization with college chapters and alumnae associations throughout the United States.

The ideals envisioned by our Founders are timeless and have remained constant throughout the years, inspiring pride in each member to pursue individual excellence.

Our Founders left us a great legacy--they taught us the value of education because it would free us to achieve our goals and give us the power to be whatever we choose to be. They taught us to support one another through shared experiences and understanding. They taught us to serve others--to reach out to those less fortunate to make their lives better.

Julia Foster devoted her entire career to teaching in the St. Paul, Minnesota, schools. She served Alpha Xi Delta as a member of the committee that drafted the first Constitution. She spent many years traveling from city to city, practicing nursing and learning about her country first-hand. Although married and the mother of two children, as a feminist Harriet McCollum used her maiden name and became a nationally known lecturer and author. Instill community responsibility. Perpetuate fraternal growth.

These things do we earnestly desire: A clear vision of life, that with gracious and kindly hearts we may share both joy and sorrow and bring into living reality the Sisterhood of women.