Delta Sigma Delta Conference Brings Chapters Together

The UMKC chapter of Delta Sigma Delta played host to about 70 people on Saturday for a Midwest regional conference. Besides UMKC dental students and UMKC’s Graduate Chapter, chapters came from the Universities of Colorado, Iowa and Minnesota, along with the chapter from AT Still University.

Megan Yamaguchi, a third-year dental student, was a key organizer for the conference. “The meeting went very well,” Yamaguchi said. “What stood out most to me was the instant camaraderie among the members from each of the different fraternity chapters. Even though it was the first time many of us met, it felt like we were reunited with old friends.”

The conference program included guest speakers from the UMKC faculty, Dr. Ahmed Zarrough and Dr. Arpana Naidu; short presentations from members of the five fraternities in attendance; a tour of the dental school; and lunch at the Diastole Scholars’ Center.

“The camaraderie and friendships made through this meeting will aid in our success as future dental professionals,” Yamaguchi said.

Delta Sigma Delta, founded Nov. 15, 1882, is the oldest and largest of the international professional dental fraternities.

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