We view giving back to the community a staple of fraternity life. As former President George H.W. Bush (himself a Deke) noted, “there could be no definition of success that does not include service to others.” Many of our members find helping those in need through philanthropy and volunteering to be one of the most rewarding experiences during their time in Delta Kappa Epsilon.
About
The Kappa Epsilon chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) started in 1910 as the thirteenth fraternity at the University of Washington.
Originally founded in 1844 at Yale University, DKE is one of the oldest and most prominent fraternities in the United States. Our founders sought to form a society that would consist of men who combined in the most equal proportion the gentleman, the scholar, and the jolly good fellow. This remains our criteria to this day.
Our policies and educational programs challenge members to be better men, to embrace the values of diversity and inclusion, and to create safe environments where all members are heard and where the social and physical wellbeing of all individuals are protected.
DKE is more than just a place to live while an undergraduate. Our members, from the day they join DKE, are afforded the opportunity to form lifelong friendships, grow as a person through fraternal and collegiate experiences, and graduate ready to find success in all facets of life.
We reward academic excellence. Because of the generosity of our alumni, we have funds within the UW Foundation and the Deke Foundation from which our members can receive scholarships to cover tuition or pursue other academic interests.