Order of Omega
Current Members
Aliecia Anderson
Angela Barbaro
Breanna Bayer
Jenna Conway
Laken Cortese
Cheyanne Crevar
Kelly Drushel
Danielle Fagiolli
Katie Fanelli
Benjamin Fuchs
Olivia Giger
Rachel Goerman
Francesca Green
Megan Guerrieri
William Harper
Lauren Hart
David Letterle
Veronica Lukach
Ryan McMullen
Tiah Meneice
Cody Miller
Katelyn Salvatore
Nicole Soose
Jared Stanley
Joshua Thorwart
Carolyn Vachon
Jennifer Vasinko
Leslie Walker
Executive Board
President:
Jared Stanley
Vice President:
Ryan McMullen
Secretary:
Francesca Green
Treasurer:
Veronica Lukach
Important Dates:
Applications Due
October 29th by 4:00pm
Faculty/ Staff Apple Polishing Nominations Due
October 22nd by 4:00pm
Apple Polishing
Dr. Cheryl Norton; President
November 19th 7:00pm
SSC Ballroom
Apple Polishing
April 22nd 6:00pm
The Purpose of Order of Omega
To RECOGNIZE those fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to ENCOURAGE them to continue along this line, and to INSPIRE others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment;
To UNITE outstanding fraternity men and women to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate fraternity affairs;
To BRING TOGETHER members of the faculty, alumni, and student members of the institution's fraternities and sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness;
To help CREATE an atmosphere where ideas and issues can be discussed openly across Greek lines and to help work out solutions.
History
Order of Omega was founded at the University of Miami in 1959 by a group of outstanding fraternity men, who felt that individuals in the Greek community should be recognized for their service to the fraternity system and the University. The idea of an honorary for fraternity men at the University of Miami is attributed to Parker F. Enright, the advisor to fraternities at the time. Enright was later to accept a position at the University of Pittsburgh. He was also responsible for the founding of the Omega Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh in the spring of 1964.
The original constitution was approved by the Organizations Committee at the University of Miami on April 14, 1959, the recognized founding date. The first member class was initiated the following fall.
The Chapter of Miami had long desired for their organization to expand to other colleges and universities. The Chapter gave its sanction to Dean Patrick W. Halloran to make initial inquiries and to further grant charters to universities that were accredited and interested in the purpose of The Order of Omega. On February 9, 1967, a Chapter was chartered at the University of Southern Mississippi. The Order of Omega voted to become a co-ed organization in the spring of 1977. There are now over five hundred chapters in the United States and Canada with approximately ten new chapters being chartered each year.
Considering the age of the American college fraternity, the "active honorary" concept was long overdue. There must continue to be a common means by which the most outstanding fraternity men and women can stand united to further the philosophy of the college fraternity.
Requirements For Membership
Minimum requirements to apply include a 2.75 GPA, at least 1 year of membership within your Greek organization and at least a Junior standing when applying. High levels of scholarship, leadership within your chapter and on campus, knowledge of future plans after graduation and the achievement of academic or philanthropic honors are encouraged but not required.
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