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Founding Date

October 15, 1885

Founding school and city, state

DePauw University, Green Castle, Indiana

Colors

Scarlet red and olive green

Open Motto

Together let us seek the heights

Origin of Badge

The lyre was the first musical instrument played by the gods on Mt. Olympus and thus in keeping with the founder’s musical interest.

Origin of the name

Alpha-the first fraternity in the school of music;; Omega- founding possibly the last such fraternity;; Kai or Chi- meaning “and”

Founders

Anna Allen, Amy DuBois, Bertha Deniston, Bessie Grooms, Olive Burnett, Nellie Gamble, Estelle Leonard

Founder's Day

October 15

Hera Day

March 1

What is Hera day

A day for Alpha Chi omegas to give personal service for the happiness and well being of others

When is MacDowell month

February

Why do we celebrate MacDowell month

To show Alpha Chi Omega’s support of the fine arts and intellectual development

Number 1 altruism

Alpha Chi Omega foundation

Membership standards

Personal development, character, academics, leadership, intellectual development, financial responsibility

How long may a member wear her badge

As long as she's in good standing

Province Collegiate Chair

Meredith Weiss

Other schools in our province

Epsilon (University of Southern California),Alpha Psi (University of California - Los Angeles), Delta Psi (University of California - Santa Barbara), Epsilon Kappa(California State University - Fullerton), Epsilon Psi (University of California - Irvine), Epsilon Omega(Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo)

Chapter and colonies nationwide

139 chapters, 4 colonies

National President

Diana Wilson Blackwelder

Exec Director

Tami Shields Silverman

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Legislative body

The National Convention

Articles of incorporation, bylaws, heritage, and policies of alpha chi omega are in:

The governing documents and policies of Alpha Chi omega Fraternity

What documents govern your collegiate chapter

The chapter bylaws and the house rules

Greek alphabet

Body composed of women’s social fraternitites

National Panhellenic Conference

Other national women’s fraternities at your school

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa

Chapter Charter date

Jan 29, 1977

Chapter name

Epsilon Psi