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WHY ALPHA CHI

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Alpha Chi Omega was founded on October 15, 1885, at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, by seven collegiate women who envisioned a sisterhood rooted in friendship, leadership, and service. The Delta Pi chapter was founded at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1961, continuing Alpha Chi Omega’s commitment to empowering women and fostering meaningful connections within the university community.

Flower: Scarlet Carnation

Symbol: Lyre

Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green

Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention

Motto: Together let us seek the heights

Mission: Alpha Chi Omega is a women’s fraternity dedicated to the real, strong women in the world by developing members who are intellectual, ethical, and committed to personal growth, service, and lifelong sisterhood.

FACTS ABOUT ALPHA CHI OMEGA

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