Upcoming Events
May 2009

5/2:
Lion Shrine Pictures
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Summer Begins

 

Delta Sigma Iota Counter
 

4.27.2009
DSI came home with a handful of awards in the annual Hyperochos Awards given by the Penn State Fraternity and Sorority Life Office. DSI won the Distinguished Community Service Award, Outstanding Fraternity Brotherhood Award, and was one of 9 Greek organizations to win the Chapter of Excellence Award.  

4.26.2009
The Fall 2009 Board has been elected, congratulations to the following brothers:

President: Josh Perincheril
Vice President: Rahul Komati
Secretary: Raghav Yadav
Treasurer: Kushal Mittal
New Member Educator: Adeeb Mahmood
New Member Educator Ast.: Lucian Neville
Social Chairs: Purav A. Patel & Akash Dhila
Service Chair: Shivam Saxena
Rush Chair: Suchir Sheth
Webmaster: Punit Dave
THON Chair: Pankaj Khurana
THON Family Relations: Viraj Patel
Fundraising Chair: Rohan Shah
Expansion Chair: Sunny Shakhawala
Alumni Chair: Punit Dave
 


4.21.2009
Blue and White weekend is only a few days away. For those wishing to attend, contact any of the active brothers to find out where we will be on Saturday. On Sunday, the brothers will be playing in the traditional DSI vs. SASA Football game which is expected to be a great game.

4.18.2009
10 DSI Brothers took part in PSU and APAC's Asian Awakening by performing a modern dance with a few Indian influences. The dance was performed by Jason Manoharan, Bre Patel, Dipen Patel, Adeeb Mahmood, Lucian Neville, Purav Patel, Rahul Komati, Bhavesh Amin, Kishan Kansagra, and Josh Perincheril who had his own solo part! The video footage will be posted on the site soon, in the meantime check facebook!

4.15.2009
Thank you to all the brothers from all the other chapters that came to PSU this past weekend for Convocation. It was a huge success and a lot of fun for all! Pictures from this past weekend are being uploaded soon onto our new gallery. Click the "Gallery" link to see pictures from convocation and other events from this semester.

3.29.2009
After a quiet month of March, the brothers are actively getting ready for a busy April. Check back over the next couple of weeks to see all the latest updates from the weeks events!

2.22.2009
THON 2009 Has officially come to an end. All of the DSI dancers successfully completed the 46 hour dance marathon. Congratulations to all four of them!

The 2009 total for THON was over $7.4 Million dollars, all of which was raised by the various student organizations here at PSU and corporate donors.

Special thanks to all the Alumni who came down to visit!

2.20-22.2009
THON 2009 is underway! For the next 46 hours over 700 PSU students including 4 from our brotherhood will be standing with no sleep or rest in the Bryce Jordan Center. For those of you who are visiting or planning to visit during THON, contact any of the brothers so that we can help you find our section and show you how to get onto the floor with the dancers.

Visit our special THON page to see pictures and updates taken all weekend during this event by
clicking here!

2.17.2009
Littin Kandoth is the new Rush/Publicity Chair, and Kishan Kansagra is the new Expansion Committee Chair. Congratulations to both. 

2.17.2009
Convocation 2009 will take place at Penn State (Alpha Chapter) and will begin April 10th. More details to follow!

2.13.2009
THON is now officially 1 week away! Continually check our website out this week and during THON for more updates, especially during THON weekend. If you have never seen what THON is like, check out this promo video for 2009 THON by clicking here.

2.7.2009
We are pleased to annonuce that this year there will be 4 brothers dancing for THON. Brothers Bre Patel and Kishan Kansagra will be representing Delta Sigma Iota while Ravi Patel and Nilraj Chudasama will be representing the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC). They will take part in a two day dance marathon with no sleep or sitting during the weekend of February 20-22 which is the end of the year long THON efforts.

THON is a year long effort that raises money for children with cancer and the awareness of pediatric cancer. Through various student organizations, alumni, family, and friends; PSU has raised over $52,000,000 dollars since 1972 which has benefited the Four Diamonds Fund at the Penn State Children's Hospital.

If you would like more information about THON, please visit www.thon.org. If you would like to make a donation please visit the above site and if you would like to donate on behalf of DSI please use our THON number which is 153. Alternatively you can also contact our THON Chair, Jason Manoharan.

1.19.2009
Thank you to all those who came to the Welcome Back Party this past Saturday night at Candy's. It was a great success and hope you all had fun!

11.14.2008
Today, the Penn State Alpha chapter crossed Xi class comprising of nine individuals who have shown immense unity and brotherhood. These nine new brothers are: Adeeb Mahmood, Akash Dhila, Anil Patel, Rohan Shah, Punit Dave, Lucian Neville, Littin Kandoth, Purav Patel and Shivam Saxena. These brothers have shown outstanding unity and dedication over the past few weeks which every brother in the fraternity holds. Congratulations and welcome to the family. We will see great things from you in the near future of Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Inc.

10.30.2008
Recently National Board elections took place. We would like to congratulate the new board members:

National President - Jason Manoharan
VP of Finance - Krishna Nutakki
VP of Expansion - Viraj Patel
VP of Standards – Jignesh Patel

10.27.2008
On behalf of the Alpha Chapter, we would like to thank the Beta Chapter brothers who
hosted convention this semester. It was a great time and we look
forward to seeing everyone at convocation in Spring.

10.20.2008
There were some changes in the board positions. We would like to congratulate the new board members:
Expansion chair - Sunny Shakhawala
National Liaison – Niaz Osman   

10.18.2008
Delta Sigma Iota brothers along with members of the South Asian Student Asian organized a tailgate for the Michigan game. It was a great success and everyone present had a wonderful time. Thank you all for coming out.

10.04.2008
Delta Sigma Iota celebrated National Gandhi Day of Service. Over 60 people came out on Saturday morning at 10.30 a.m. and did different types of services. We would like to thank all the people who came out on this day and make this day a great success. We specially thank the South Asian Student Association, Sigma Omicron Pi and Lambda Phi Epsilon.

09.29.2008
Our THON child, Isaac Thompson had been battling brain cancer for the past two years, and the battle ended on 09/10/2008. The moments he gave us were priceless, so hold on to them, remember them, cherish them. Take the time to pray for his family's well being and send your condolences as you wish.

 

Last Updated: May 1st, 2009