The chapter also shares gifts of time and talent with The Good Shepherd Shelter, a local home for women and children who have endured domestic violence. In addition to supporting the philanthropic causes of fellow Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council organizations, members of AXO serve individuals and families impacted by domestic violence through annual fundraising events like Pizza Pie with Alpha Chi, DVA Donut Tables and Alpha Chi All American, a flag football tournament between IFC, Panhellenic, and other USC organizations. The 1992 Alpha Chi Omega National Convention marked the adoption of domestic violence awareness, an issue that affects women all over the world, as the sorority’s national philanthropy. Women., is deeply rooted in the collegiate and alumnae experience and embodied by every member nationwide!Īlpha Chi Omega’s history is rooted in generosity, compassion, and commitment to sisters of the chapter and the greater good. To this day, Alpha Chi Omega places a strong emphasis on its five membership standards academic interest, character, financial responsibility, leadership ability, and personal development! Their motto, Real. The chapter’s official symbol is a lyre and the official flower is a red carnation, which exemplifies the chapter’s colors. Alpha Chi Omega's colors of scarlet red and olive green were chosen to commemorate the fraternity's fall founding. After 1905, the chapter discontinued musical talent or association requirements for membership, but still values a liberal arts education. In the chapter’s early years, Alpha Chi Omega was considered a professional music society. Whether you have been an Alpha Chi for decades or are considering becoming an Alpha Chi, I hope you share my pride in this refreshing and trailblazing sisterhood! I encourage you to browse our website, and really look into the eyes of our members to see the passion, truth, and support that lives behind them.The Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega was founded in 1895 and is recognized as the longest standing sorority at USC! Alpha Chi Omega was founded by seven women at DePauw University with the original purpose to attain the high musical culture and to cultivate principles that embody true womanhood. Women supporting women is the heart of our philanthropy because when we empower other women, we ourselves are empowered.Īlpha Chi Omega is a community of leaders dedicated to creating change we have been since 1885, and I can assure you we are not backing down any time soon. We help with legal fees, medical bills, and childcare, assist survivors and their families into permanent housing, and ultimately make a tangible difference in hundreds of lives. Last year, our chapter raised nearly $11,000 for Ruby’s Place, a local shelter for survivors in the East Bay. I invite you to visit our philanthropy page to learn how Alpha Chi Omega supports survivors and raises awareness of domestic violence. Alpha Chi Omega strives to remain inclusive of women of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, and identities - regardless of sex assigned at birth.Īs an organization built by and for real, strong women, we are committed to empowering women both inside and outside of our sisterhood. Our diverse sisterhood is the core of our chapter, enabling us to share in the bond that connects the hundreds of thousands of Alpha Chi Omega women across the nation. Our arms are open and our minds buzz with the excitement that comes with improving the world around us.Īt Alpha Chi Omega, our mission is to empower each other to grow in our leadership, academics, service, and character. To me, the best part of Alpha Chi is our dynamism: we can go from tears to laughter in seconds – the relief from releasing intense emotion to the joy of tummy-aching laughter. Our members put their heart and soul into everything they do, whether this be researching in the lab, basking in the limelight of acapella groups, or raising their voices in the ASUC and other organizations. When I think of Alpha Chi, I think of variety, passion, and love. It’s the visual of smiling faces, the sound of laughter, the smell of fresh carnations, the taste of Irma’s homemade tortilla soup, and the feeling of belonging. It’s a conglomeration of moments that enhance the Berkeley experience while bettering ourselves and our community. Why Alpha Chi? You might expect me to share my favorite Alpha Chi story, but, to me, being an Alpha Chi cannot be condensed into just one memory. It is with great pride that I introduce you to Alpha Chi Omega, Pi Chapter here at the University of California, Berkeley!
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