Delta Psi History

History of Gamma Phi Beta The Delta Psi chapter of Gamma Phi Beta was established at UCSB in 1983. A spring colonization rush was held and the chapter members began preparing for Fall Rush. Meetings were held in classrooms on campus. In August the 38 members moved into the first Gamma Phi Beta house on Segovia now occupied by a fraternity. Members lived in small rooms which had kitchenettes and furniture needed to be removed from the living room in order to hold meetings. Monday night dinners were catered by the Food Committee. In 1984 International Gamma Phi Beta purchased a 20 unit apartment building at 890 Camino Pescadero. With many modifications over the years, the chapter now houses 51 members and 3 or 4 members live in each suite. The houses accomidations include a newly renovated outdoor central patio with a fountain, tables, and lounges for tanning in the warm Santa Barbara sun. Surrounded by flowers, the patio is a central location for members to meet up before events, studying, or just lounge around. The house also has a beautifully furnished chapter room for studying, meetings, and special events.