Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies

Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies, Inc.

DiPhi debate in the New West building
Abbreviation	DiPhi
Formation	June 3, 1795
Type	Debate and Literary Society
Headquarters	Dialectic Chambers and Philanthropic Chambers
Location	Chapel Hill, North Carolina United States
Joint Senate President	Anna E. Crist
Main organ	Joint Senate
Website	http://diphi.web.unc.edu/

The Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies, Inc. commonly known as DiPhi or The Societies, are the original collegiate debating societies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and together comprise the oldest student organization at the University, as well as the oldest public student organization in the United States. During the academic year, the Societies hold regular meetings at 7:30 PM on Mondays in the Dialectic Chamber at the top of the New West Building. The Societies also hold occasional social events in the Philanthropic Chamber at the top of New East Building.