Alpha Omega Epsilon

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Alpha Omega Epsilon is a professional and social sorority composed of female engineering students and alumnae. The sorority was founded on November 13, 1983, and four months later, on March 22, 1984, became a recognized organization on the Marquette University Campus. The idea of uniting female engineers of all curricula spread to other campuses. As a result, there are currently twenty chapters and one colony.

The Sisters of Alpha Omega Epsilon promote ideals and objectives that help to further the advancement of female engineers, while at the same time developing bonds of lifelong friendships. Alpha Omega Epsilon strives for scholarship and academic achievement. The sisters create a friendly, warm atmosphere where integrity, character, and self-confidence can foster. The sorority hopes to enlighten female engineers to the career opportunities available. Alpha Omega Epsilon encourages ties with other Greek Organizations, leads to the discovery of additional extracurricular activities, and aids in pursuing contacts with engineers in industry.[1] The colors of Alpha Omega Epsilon are royal blue, white, and silver. The mascot is the dolphin, and the flowers are white carnations for candidates, white roses for actives, and calla lilies for alumnae.

[edit] Ideals

As an individual, I will promote integrity, character, honesty, self-confidence, and uphold my financial responsibilities.

As a sorority, we will promote unity, friendship, professionalism, follow traditions, and maintain our image.

As an integral part of the school, we will promote engineering activities, high scholastic standards, and strong relations between students and faculty.

As an active member in the community, we will promote understanding, knowledge, and communication within our profession.

[edit] Objectives

To create friendships while promoting self-confidence, professionalism and motivation among female engineers of all curricula.

To work for the betterment of the individual and the Sorority as a whole.

To create a friendly and warm environment among its members.

To promote the welfare and interest of the profession.

To strengthen the relationships between students and faculty.

To enhance educational achievements and scholarship.

To help develop the highest standards of personal integrity and character.

To foster and maintain the bond of sisterhood through a continuing program for the alumnae.

[edit] Chapters

Alpha Chapter @ Marquette University [2]
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Origins - Triangle Little Sisters
Founded - November 13, 1983
Locally Recognized - March 22, 1984

Beta Chapter @ South Dakota School of Mines & Technology [3]
Rapid City, South Dakota
Origins - Triangle Little Sisters
Supporting Fraternity - Theta Tau
Founded - January 1, 1985
Locally Recognized - February 6, 1985

Gamma Chapter @ North Carolina State University [4]
Raleigh, North Carolina
Origins - Theta Tau Little Sisters
Founded - April 20, 1991

Delta Chapter @ Milwaukee School of Engineering [5]
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Origins - Omega Xi Local Sorority
Founded Day - August 1, 1992
14 Founding Members

Epsilon Chapter @ University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Founded October 11, 1996
11 Founding Members

Zeta Chapter @ Syracuse University [6]
Syracuse, New York
Founded April 26, 1997

Eta Chapter @ University of British Columbia [7]
Vancouver, British Columbia
Founded - February 21, 1998
Supporting Fraternity - Sigma Phi Delta
12 Founding Members

Theta Chapter @ University of Illinois [8]
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Founded - February 27, 1999

Iota Chapter @ University of Michigan at Dearborn [9]
Dearborn, Michigan
Founded - April 1, 2000

Kappa Chapter @ North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
Founded - April 28, 2001

Lambda Chapter @ Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Founded - June 02, 2001

Mu Chapter @ Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois
Founded - March 28, 2004

Nu Chapter @ University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
Founded - April 3, 2004

Xi Chapter @ Clemson University [10]
Clemson, South Carolina
Founded - August 21, 2004

Omicron Chapter @ University Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Founded - December 12, 2004

Pi Chapter @ University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Founded - April 23, 2005

Rho Chapter @ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University [11]
Blacksburg, Virginia
Founded - January 22, 2006

Sigma Chapter @ Georgia Institute of Technology [12]
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded - February 4, 2006

Tau Chapter @ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute [13]
Troy, New York
Founded - April 23, 2006

Upsilon Chapter @ University of Maryland [14]
College Park, Maryland
Founded - April 30, 2006