Chi Alpha Omega

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Chi Alpha Omega
ΧΑΩ
The crest of Chi Alpha Omega.gif
FoundedApril 1, 1987;37 years ago (1987-04-01)
East Carolina University
TypeReligious
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisChristian
ScopeRegional
Colors  Purple and   Gold
Chapters9
Headquarters, North Carolina
United States
Website Official website

Chi Alpha Omega (ΧΑΩ) is an American coeducational Christian fraternity founded in 1987 at East Carolina University. It is composed of seven chapters in North Carolina, one chapter in South Carolina, and one chapter in Georgia.

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History

On April 1, 1987, Chi Alpha Omega Fraternity was founded by sixteen students at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. [1] [2] Chi Alpha Omega was established "to assemble Christian students in a Christ-centered brotherhood in order to enjoy Christian fellowship, service, accountability, and social activities". [3]

The original group became Alpha chapter and was co-educational Christian fraternity. [3] [2] Beta chapter was founded by a member who transferred to North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1988. [1] The fraternity's growth continued with the addition of the Gamma chapter at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in August 1994. [1]

In the spring of 1995, Beta chapter at N.C. State became the flagship chapter, overseeing the affairs of the national organization. [1] Under their leadership, a movement to unify by-laws and ritual across the organization was made. [1] In the spring of 1996, the National Constitution Committee developed a new constitution that all chapters ratified. [1]

In 1998, the Beta chapter at North Carolina State University voted to form a sorority that would work with Chi Alpha Omega. [3] This sorority is the second largest Christian sorority in the nation and is called Sigma Alpha Omega. [3]

In 2005, the East Carolina University chapter reestablished. [1]

Symbols and traditions

The fraternities colors are purple and gold. Pledges are required to carry bricks that are inscribed with verses from the Bible. [2]

Activities

Chapters hold weekly Bible study and alcohol-free parties. [2]

Chapters

Following is a list of Chi Alpha Omega chapters. [4] [1]

ChapterCharter dateInstitutionLocationStatusReferences
AlphaApril 1, 1987 – 1995; 2005 East Carolina University Greenville, North Carolina Active
BetaSpring 1988 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Active
GammaAugust 26, 1994 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina Active
DeltaSpring 2002 Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina Active
EpsilonFall 2003 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Active
ZetaFall 2005 Lander University Greenwood, South Carolina Active
EtaSpring 2006 Campbell University Buies Creek, North Carolina Active
ThetaSpring 2007 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina Active
IotaFall 2007 University of West Georgia Carrollton, Georgia Active

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 Healy, Thomas (1996-02-04). "New Spirit on Campus". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. pp.  1A, 21A . Retrieved 2024-06-21 via Newspapers.com.
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