International
Alumnae of Delta Epsilon Sorority |
International
Alumnae of Delta Epsilon Sorority (IADES) was established
in July 1957 as the National Alumnae of Delta Epsilon
Sorority (NADES). In 1989, recognizing that members
resided in the countries ouside of the United States,
the alumnae voted to adopt the name International
Alumnae of Delta Epsilon Sorority. |
Gallaudet
University. |
IADES
strives to perpetuate the bonds of sisterhood developed
during college years with the Delta Epsilon Sorority,
the first Greek Sorority established at Gallaudet
University. |
Serving
the greater deaf community |
IADES
promotes benevolent, charitable acts, bestows upon
deserving alumnae and non-DE women cash awards
to further their doctoral studies, and honors with
recognition awards those exceptional alumnae and
non-DE women who have unselfishly served the greater
deaf community on local, national, or international
levels. |
Fellowship
Award Fund |
In
the fall of 1993, IADES dissolved the fifteen-year-old
IADES Charitable Fund and established a co-operative
relationship with Gallaudet University's Office
of Development. Gallaudet administers the IADES
Fellowship Award Fund and the Dorothy S. Miles
Cultural Award Fund, with IADES officers managing
the affairs of both funds, following established
guidelines. |
Executive
Council |
IADES's
business affairs are governed by sisters elected
by the membership to serve on the Executive Council.
Each officer serves a three-year term. Meetings
are held several times yearly. The official organ,
The Lamplighter, is issued to dues-paying members. |
