On December 19th, 2011 Delta Epsilon Psi lost one its beloved brothers Bhavin Patel. Bhavin Patel, along with his father and sister, passed away in a tragic car accident while visiting India. Bhavin, a member of Alpha Class, Alpha Alpha Colony had recently become a brother, crossing just over a year ago at the University of Georgia. In the short time that he was a brother, Bhavin made a spot for himself within the organization. Bhavin was known for his kind-hearted spirit, his perpetual smile, and his desire to look out for others. Among the brothers at Alpha Alpha Colony, many thought of him as selfless and dependable. His commitment to service and the pillars of our organization was unwavering. Bhavin will always be remembered in the brotherhood for years to come. Fenil Patel, a Founding Class member of Alpha Alpha Colony, wrote this about Bhavin:

“Bhavin Patel was my friend, my comrade, and most importantly, my brother. His mere presence brought joy to the people around him whether they knew him well or had just met him for the first time. I can honestly say that Bhavin always sported a smile on his face and uplifted everyone’s spirits. In addition, he was a very ambitious and driven young man. He had planned on graduating the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Biology in 2013 with intentions of attending dental school in the near future. Additionally, he was known as Brother Pyro and was the quad of the Alpha Class at the Alpha Alpha Colony of Delta Epsilon Psi. As a Brother, Bhavin held various leadership positions, rendering him both trustworthy and dependable. He served as a mentor to the underclassmen in all aspects of life from academics to adjusting to fraternity life. In addition to his academic endeavors, Bhavin also enjoyed playing sports such as baseball, basketball, and football in his spare time. He also loved to try different types of food and enjoyed visiting new restaurants. His unfortunate and untimely death was a tragic loss to everyone that knew him. Although he may be physically gone, his spirit will always remain with us and we will cherish his memories forever. Bhavin will ALWAYS be remembered, and NEVER forgotten.”

There are no words or emotions to describe the feeling of losing a brother, however the memories that we all cherished with Bhavin will never be forgotten. Bhavin will always hold a spot in all of our hearts and he will eternally remain a Delta.

Orlando, Florida – As Christmas approaches within the next few weeks, the B.A.D Boys decided to give to the children in the holiday spirit.  On Tuesday November 29th, the brothers of the Lambda Chapter of Delta Epsilon Psi Inc, the Gamma Gamma Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta Inc., and the Xi Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. hosted their third annual B.A.D Boys toy drive. The fraternities in conjunction with Devereux, a nonprofit organization operating a number of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment services hosted over 120 children, giving them early Christmas presents and a holiday meal.

The main goal for this event was to provide children with the holiday experience by giving them presents that they otherwise would never receive.  Kids were given toys such as racecars, actions figures, dolls, and teddy bears. The provided dinner was a reflection of the different cultures of the three fraternities. The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha brought cornbread, fried chicken, and collard greens. The brothers of Sigma Lambda Beta brought pork, spaghetti, chicken wings, and plantains. The Brothers of Delta Epsilon Psi brought homemade chicken curry, white rice, naan, and samosas.

Delta Epsilon Psi brother Saumya Sinha says the main purpose of the event was,

“To bring a united and diverse effort from our Greek community at UCF to serve the children that may not be as fortunate as others. Our Greek community understands how blessed we are to be given the opportunity at pursuing a higher education. By organizing this event, we are not only able to brighten the kid’s days during the holidays but also promote the importance of education.”

University of Central Florida Alumni and Devereux representative, Monica Waller, attended the event and shared her experiences working with the organizations and the importance of this type of event during the holiday spirit. She explained the, "Holidays are tough, and we kind of take what we have for granted, but in the end, they're kids, and they get just as excited as everyone else, so we try to bring out the happiness."

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, Sigma Lambda Beta, and Delta Epsilon Psi came together to share in the spirit of Christmas. The event illustrated the power of unity and the reward of giving during the holidays.

Storrs, Connecticut – At first it was a dream, a dream to be a part of something bigger; to be a part of the largest and fastest growing fraternity of its kind, and to build lifelong connections with brothers across the nation. The dream was to be a part of the, “Brotherhood of Kings” and to establish the first organization of its kind at the University of Connecticut. It would bring the UConn Greek Community and the South Asian Community closer together.  From a dream it became a reality that required commitment to a long and though journey for four men: Taofiq Chowdhury, Jude Santiago, Jeffin Cherian and Andre Drummond. These men embarked on a journey to embody the three pillars of Delta Epsilon Psi: Brotherhood, Discipline and Commitment. By exercising “Integrity First, Service before Self, and Excellence in all our Endeavors”, on December 2nd, 2011 history was made and four men were recognized as brothers of the Alpha Epsilon Colony of Delta Epsilon Psi.

On October 13, 2011 a vision that was set by nine men became a reality. The Sigma Colony of Delta Epsilon Psi was established by nine men at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Together these men brought a powerful and unified South Asian voice and also brought the ideals that were instilled in these men to this college campus. With the principles of brotherhood, disciple, and commitment, these men always do their best to spread the characteristic of leadership into the community as well as fellow students.