Delta Sigma Pi might be exclusively for Daniels College of Business students, but they are working to spread their knowledge and give back to the community. Founded upon four Main Pillars—professional, service, scholarship and social—this co-ed business fraternity aims at bridging the gap between the commercial and the educational world.
A senior majoring in business intelligence from Houston, Texas, Fahad Iqbal joined Delta Sigma Pi in 2009 and became president in September. Over that time, Iqbal has watched Delta Sigma Pi grow to 30 members, the most they’ve had since he joined.
“One of the goals that I had as president was to get more involved around campus,” said Iqbal. “In the past, we’ve been small and have barely had more than 15-20 members but we are large enough now where we can make an impact on the community.”
That impact is taking place through their latest fundraiser at Papa John’s Pizza. If you buy any large pizza at the Papa John’s on Evans for a regular price you receive a large pizza for free. The offer costs $10.00, is valid up to 20 times and never expires.
The Papa John’s deal is a coupon card specifically made for Delta Sigma Pi which anyone can order online at the Delta Sigma Pi website. A member of Delta Sigma Pi will deliver the coupon cards to the person within 24 hours of their purchase.
50 percent of the proceeds from pizza sales go to The African Community Center of Denver, a non-profit organization that helps refugees rebuild safe and sustainable lives in Denver. The ACC conducts educational and social service programs that help newcomers become contributing members of American society.
“[The ACC] is not really an organization that comes onto campuses or is involved in the college scene so they are really excited about this opportunity and the fact that we approached them,” said Iqbal.
Senior Delta Sigma Pi member Luki Song is vice president of finance and fundraising for the fraternity and spearheaded this Papa John’s fundraiser.
“People have been focusing on donating money to the big charities like the American Cancer Association or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, but I believe donating directly into a situation where people currently need help will be more meaningful,” said Song who feels honored to organize this event.
Song has organized smaller fundraisers in the past; however, this is the first larger one she’s put together
The fundraiser started the first week of January and goes until the end of the quarter. Delta Sigma Pi has raised around $300 thus far, but the goal is to reach $1,200 to $2,000 by the fundraiser’s end, according to Iqbal.
“We’re hoping this is successful because in the past, all of our fundraisers have been strictly for us, so this is our first big one that goes to something larger than us,” said Iqbal.
As part of their Service Pillar, Delta Sigma Pi is required to do six community service events a year, but Iqbal’s goal is to complete 12 events.
Open to any Daniels undergraduate student, Delta Sigma Pi recruits every fall and spring. The fraternity meets every week to discuss different business events and brainstorm ideas for potential speakers, seminars, business tours and future fundraisers.
“We don’t put an emphasis on the number of members; it is more about quality. We want to give these opportunities to the people that are most committed,” said Iqbal.
Delta Sigma Pi offers an extensive senior support system and alumni network solely focused on business along with a career development program to assist members with interview preparation, networking, recruiting and support with cover letters and resumes, according to Iqbal.
Other Delta Sigma Pi’s annual service events include Junior Achievement in a Day, where members of the fraternity go to elementary schools around Denver and teach basic business concepts and volunteering at the Furry Scurry, Food Bank of the Rockies and The Children’s Expedition.
