Iota Nu Delta
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Iota Nu Delta Fraternity Inc., (ΙΝΔ) was founded on February 7th, 1994, by a group of eight dedicated men of South Asian descent, on the campus of Binghamton University, in Binghamton, New York. By forming the first South Asian Brotherhood, their vision was to bridge the gaps between people of different backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures by having them interact with their respective communities, and encourage cultural awareness through affiliation with a fraternal organization. Their efforts to date, has paved the way for an upcoming of one of the largest organizations of its kind.
The Iota Nu Delta Brotherhood is an organization comprised of men of many backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures. They are men of integrity and honor who strive to develop the individual in his intellect, his involvement in the community, in his faith, and - Mind, Body, and Soul.
Iota Nu Delta exists because each man should have the opportunity to develop the essential skills to make him a contributing element of this ever changing and diverse society. Iota Nu Delta has paved a path in which many young men of various ethnicities and racial backgrounds pursue not only personal ambitions but provide a challenge to become the leaders of today's world. It is a path not easily followed, but one that through determination, diligence, and sheer will, a few have come to a place of unwavering brotherhood. These guarded three letters that symbolize strength of mind ,body, and soul and become a unifying brand that each member holds close to him.
As each brother pioneers in his respective life, he walks empowered with the assurance that he is only a hands distance away to reaffirm and to strengthen the historic and strong ties of friendship and mutual purpose which exist between he and his brothers.
Iota Nu Delta endeavors to create leaders among the diverse communities we live in; and we seek dedicated men of high caliber, and strength to carry forth our flame and become part of our family.
To date, no other organization of its kind can boast such an established network of professionals, or a structured central governing body.
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[edit] National History
"There is a path out there that few even consider, let alone have the courage to take. It is a path that will lead you to the limits of your own potential. It is a path where you shall endure the most grueling mental and physical evaluation of your life. In the end you undoubtedly wonder if the fire you feel burning inside will be enough to become one of us. Maybe this feeling is that of pride, or nothing more than ambition or an eagerness to accomplish greater things in life..."
[edit] Foundation
Iota Nu Delta was founded on February 7th, 1994.
Eight young men once started with a vision to pioneer a Brotherhood based on certain fundamentals and values. They convened to lay out the guidelines and foundation for what would become the building block for the first South Asian Fraternity in the nation
[edit] National Founding Fathers
- Mr. Johri Mathew
- Mr. Shaiju Eapen
- Mr. Samir Chopra
- Dr. Sachin Chopra
- Dr. Renjy Vattasseril
- Dr. Stanley Jacob
- Dr. Varun Gujral
- Dr. Ankur Desai
[edit] National Founding Board
- Mr. Dilip Nagendra Rao
- Mr. Nitin Malik
- Mr. Nidhish Varughese
- Mr. Punit Shah
- Mr. Vivek Thapar
- Mr. Dev Shah
- Mr. Binu John
[edit] Current National Board
- National President: Mr. Bhavesh Patel
- National Vice President: Mr. James Taneja
- Vice President of Finance: Mr. Arun Cherian
- Vice President of Expansion: Mr. Nikhil Kishore
- Vice President of Operations: Mr. Rajat Gupta
- National Secretary: Mr. Shawn Batra
- National Director of Intake: Mr. Chinar Desai
Former National Board
- National President: Mr. Dilip Nagendra Rao
- National Vice President: Mr. Christopher Francis Pruss
- Vice President of Finance: Mr. Nidhish Varughese
- Vice President of Expansion: Mr. Abhishek Mathur Esq.
- Vice President of Operations: Mr. Vinay Swali
- National Secretary: Mr. Jay Subramaniam
- National Seargent: Mr. Manan Shirish Shah
[edit] Alumni
The IND Alumni chapter is truly the quintessence of the lifetime commitment we envision as brothers. Being an Iota Nu Delta Brother is not simply a collegiate-level activity, but rather and distinction that each brother holds in high regard and values as a lifetime achievement.
The distinguished Alumni of Iota Nu Delta can already boast of an extensive and powerful network of professionals that are currently leaders of society in their respective fields of interest. The wide arrays of disciplines in which Iota Nu Delta brothers have chosen to excel include but are not limited to Medicine, Law, Engineering, Banking, Consulting, and Accounting etc. The catalog of corporations and organizations that our Alumni have affiliated themselves with reads as if it was a “who's who” list of today's top Companies. With such an impressive network already firmly established, the Alumni of Iota Nu Delta are committed to continue their growth and lend their experience and influence to the South Asian leaders of tomorrow.
The role of Alumni in Iota Nu Delta far exceeds the framework of the noteworthy network they created. The Alumni serve as valuable resource to our promising professionals. We have established a mentoring program that gives undergraduates a competitive advantage as they attempt to enter into many elite fields. Hands on experience, internal knowledge, and networking, are invaluable tools as one plans a career. The Alumni of Iota Nu Delta are poised to provide a launching pad from which all future brothers can take flight and lead the South Asian community into the future.
Although removed from their college days, The Iota Nu Delta alumni continue to preserve the friendships they formed long ago. The Alumni have managed to uphold their relationships while prospering in their professional and family lives. ΙΝΔ Alumni are solid proof that the bonds of Iota Nu Delta brothers are to last a lifetime.
[edit] Chapters
[edit] Full Lettered Chapters
- Alpha Chapter - SUNY Binghamton University
- Beta Chapter - New York University
- Gamma Chapter - Drexel University, Temple University, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia & University of Pennsylvania
- Zeta Chapter - Medical University of Debrecen (Alumni Chapter)
- Eta Chapter - University of Maryland at College Park
- Theta Chapter - George Washington University and Georgetown University
- Iota Chapter - St. John's University
[edit] Colonies
- Buffalo Colony - University at Buffalo
- Stonybrook Colony - Stonybrook University
[edit] Creed
We, the brothers of the Iota Nu Delta Brotherhood, have established this organization for the purposes of promoting and advancing the cultural diversity found on college campuses. The Iota Nu Delta Fraternity is South Asian based, but is not, nor ever will be exclusive to men of South Asian origin. Our Brotherhood seeks to encompass all individuals and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, ethnicity, orientation, or any physical handicaps. Discrimination of any type would go against the very core of our purpose and would promote elements of intolerance and destroy the unity that we seek to create. We seek to enhance and develop the leadership qualities of our brothers to prepare them for the world of tomorrow. With this goal in mind we prioritize the rigors of religion, family, and academia in addition to our brotherhood. We shall not condone nor will ever tolerate any method that would be contrary to the principles of our fraternity and our purpose of creating unity. We will not accept or tolerate any forms of hazing or intolerant modes of behavior. No potential member will be subjected to any activity that is degrading or hazardous. We seek to create a strong bond among the brothers of this Fraternity.
[edit] Philanthropy
Since its inception, Iota Nu Delta has been dedicated towards worthwhile and charitable causes. We believe that all the education and attained skills that we possess are of no true value if they cannot be utilized for the benefit of society.
Iota Nu Delta's official philanthropy is Bone Marrow. SAMAR, a subsidiary of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) is our official sponsor and national philanthropy.
[edit] Community Service
Iota Nu Delta's chapters have dedicated numerous hours towards serving the community. It is through service that we believe we can help nurture the growth of our members. The following are a few notable service events that we have been involved in:
- South Asian Bone Marrow Drive (SAMAR)
- Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAP)
- Homeless Shelter Sandwich Drive
- March of Dimes - Walk America
- NYC Special Olympics
- IND - Gujarat Earthquake Relief Fund
- September 11th -
- - New York City Relief Fund
- - American Red Cross Blood Drive
- Habitat for Humanity
- Hurricane George Victims Canned Food Drive
- Holiday Season Clothing Drives
- NYU Catholic Center Soup Kitchen
- Kosovo Relief Effort
- World Boccia Tournament
- New York Cares Winter Coat Drive
- Philadelphia Cares
- Ronald McDonald House
- Toys for Tots
- National Marrow Donor Program
[edit] External links
- ΙΝΔ National Webpage
- SAMAR - South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters
- NMDP - National Marrow Donor Program
[edit] Source
- Iota Nu Delta Fraternity, Inc. ::National Website::. Iota Nu Delta Fraternity, Inc.. 28 Jun 2006 <http://www.iotanudelta.org>
