Beta Delta

The Beta Delta chapter of Gamma Phi Beta at Michigan State University was founded on June 3, 1944 by the Lansing and East Lansing Alumnae Chapter. The colonization was lead by Mary Potter Sharp of the Beta chapter and Elanor Faris Pickney of the Xi Chapter.

Helen S. Sand, a member of the Gamma Phi Beta International Council, recommended acceptance of the colony. The members of the Beta chapter initiated seventeen charter members into the Beta Delta chapter.

During the years at Michigan State University, the Beta Delta chapter has occupied a variety of residences. During World War II, the chapter lived in the current Psi Upsilon house at the north-west corner of Harrison and Grand River. The chapter also took residence in the current Sigma Alpha Epsilon house on Harrison for many years, as well as the Cherry Hill Apartments. Finally, in 1987, a new house was built on Michigan Avenue.