Alpha Chi Omega @ Florida State University

Alpha Chi Omega was Founded at Depauw University on October 15, 1885. Our founders, students of music, formed a women’s fraternity, only the sixth of its kind in the country. They were the first such group in the music school and believed they’d be the last. So they chose as their name the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet—Alpha and Omega. They put the word “Kai” (and) in the middle, and later changed it to the Greek letter Chi.

Mission: Alpha Chi Omega is a national women's organization that enriches the lives of members through lifetime opportunities for friendship, leadership, learning, and service.

Florida State’s Chapter: Beta Eta

Open Motto: "Together Let Us Seek The Heights."

Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green, chosen to commemorate the fraternity's fall founding

Symbol: Lyre, the instrument of the Greek Gods

Mascot: The Lyre Bird

Flower: Red Carnation

Patron Goddess: Hera, Guardian of women

National Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness

Local Philanthropy: Seek the Heights Rock Climbing Tournament benefitting the Women's Refuge House


Traditions:

October 15: Founders’ Day: Through acts of friendship, leadership, learning and service, we celebrate the birth of our fraternity. Traditionally, collegians and alumnae honor our founders on this day by serving their local communities, and by celebrating the heritage and history of our organization.

March 1st: Hera Day: In honor of our patron goddess Hera, Alpha Chi Omegas give personal service for the happiness and well-being of others. Our remembrances include volunteering and fundraising for women’s shelters in local communities, our chosen philanthropy.

February 1st- 28th: MacDowell Month: Named for the MacDowell artists' colony in New Hampshire (Alpha Chi Omega’s first philanthropic project), this month also honors our founders’ heritage as musicians. During MacDowell Month, our members are encouraged to attend exhibitions, see plays, take in concerts, and otherwise celebrate and patronize the arts.