Symbols & Traditions
Founders Day: November 13, 1983
Colors: Royal Blue, Silver and White
Candidate Flower: White Carnations
Active Flower: White Rose
Alumna Flower: White Calla Lilly
Symbol: Dolphin
Jewel: Blue Sapphire
our sorority
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our sorority's hand sign
National History
Alpha Omega Epsilon is a professional and social sorority composed of female students and alumnae in the field of engineering and technical sciences. The sorority was founded on November 13, 1983. The idea of uniting female engineers of all curricula continues to spread to other campuses nationwide. There are currently forty-three active chapters and one colony.
The Sisters of Alpha Omega Epsilon promote ideals and objectives that hope to further the advancement of female engineers and scientists, 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.
The Sisters of Alpha Omega Epsilon are proud of the principles the organization stands for, and always welcomes young women who can share in the dreams and reap the benefits that Alpha Omega Epsilon has to offer. Alpha Omega Epsilon, as a young organization, allows each member to play a significant part in realizing the group's future goals.
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Chapter History
The Xi chapter was founded at Clemson University on Saturday, August 21, 2004 by 18 sisters, and became officially recognized on August 23, 2005. In fall 2021 and 2022, we initiated our two biggest candidate classes to date and have grown to 82 members, not including our passive sisters who we can't wait to see in the near future.