ABOUT ALPHA OMEGA EPSILON
History
Alpha Omega Epsilon is an international sorority promoting women in engineering and technical sciences. The initial purpose of this Sorority was to bring together women in engineering, but it expanded to include technical sciences. The first chapter founded on November 13, 1983 at Marquette University, being recognized as a student organization four months later on March 22, 1984. Since the founding, the organization installed forty-five chapters across the United States and Canada. To learn more, please visit the international website: www.alphaomegaepsilon.org
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The Beta Tau Chapter of Alpha Omega Epsilon founded on March 12, 2016. The charter consisted of thirteen female engineering students at Kansas State University. Today, our active sisters vary between 40-50 members each semester, with many alumnae.
Symbols
Motto: Friendship. Leadership. Professionalism.
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Colors: Royal Blue, Silver, and White
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Mascot: Dolphin
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Candidate Flower: White Carnation
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Active Flower: White Rose
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Alumna Flower: Calla Lily
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Jewel: Sapphire
Ideals and Objectives
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 and technical science 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.
Objectives
• To create friendships while promoting self-confidence, professionalism and motivation among female engineers and technical scientists 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.