2012-2013 - Sweet Briar College

Alpha Psi Omega
In 2001, the Alpha Delta Beta chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity,
was established at Sweet Briar College to honor outstanding students in Theatre Arts.
Delta Phi Alpha
The Lambda Eta Chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, the National German Honor Society, was founded in
1951. The Society seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for
higher scholarship by promoting the study of the German language, literature, and civilization and
emphasizing those aspects of German life and culture which contribute to man’s eternal search for
peace and truth.
Eta Sigma Phi
Eta Sigma Phi is the national honorary society in classics, founded in 1914. The chapter at Sweet Briar
College was established in 1995. The Greek letters Eta Sigma Phi stand for The Society of Those Who
Love the Classical Tradition. The organization exists to recognize outstanding achievement in the study
of Greek and Latin languages, and to foster a spirit of friendship among students of the classics.
Iota Sigma Pi
Iota Sigma Pi, the National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry, was founded in 1902 at the
University of California, Berkeley. Iota Sigma Pi’s mission is to promote professional development and
personal growth of women in chemistry. The Lanthanum Chapter, the 48th chapter of Iota Sigma Pi,
was founded in May 1998. Members currently come from three of the Lynchburg area colleges, Sweet
Briar College, Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, and Lynchburg College.
Omicron Delta Epsilon
The Sweet Briar chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, a National Honor Society in Economics, was
established in 2005. The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic attainment
and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics and the establishment of closer ties
between students and faculty in economics within and among colleges and universities.
Phi Alpha Delta
The Omega Mu Chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity was established at Sweet Briar College in
1995. It is the first undergraduate chapter established at a women’s college. Its purpose is to promulgate
the study of law and politics in American society. Chapter members have served as volunteers in the
Amherst Youth Service Project and in the Amherst County School district.
Pi Delta Phi
In April 2004, the new Nu Mu chapter of Pi Delta Phi, the National Collegiate French Honor Society,
was installed at Sweet Briar College. Students are selected for membership in Pi Delta Phi based on
their academic record in their study of French. The society seeks to increase the knowledge and
appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French speaking world: to stimulate and
encourage French cultural activities.
Psi Chi
Psi Chi is the national honor society in psychology, founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging,