2016 Guide to Fraternity and Sorority Life
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Panhellenic Council<br />
Alpha Omicron Pi<br />
Chapter Designation: Delta Epsilon<br />
Symbol: Sheaf of Wheat | Mascot: P<strong>and</strong>a | Jewel: Ruby | Flower: Jacqueminot Rose<br />
Open Mot<strong>to</strong>: Exceed the Expectation | Colors: Cardinal Red<br />
National Philanthropy: Arthritis Research<br />
Description of Philanthropy: Arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability <strong>and</strong> there is no cure. AOII helps raise awareness<br />
<strong>to</strong> support arthritis, juvenile arthritis, <strong>and</strong> related diseases. Since 1967, over $2,000,000 has been raised by AOII chapters <strong>to</strong> go<br />
<strong>to</strong>wards arthritis research.<br />
Founding Location: Barnard College, New York, NY | Date Founded Nationally: January 2, 1897<br />
Date Founded Locally: March 24, 1990 | National Website: www.alphaomicronpi.org<br />
Alpha Xi Delta<br />
Chapter Designation: Epsilon Pi<br />
Symbol: Quill | Mascot: BetXi Bear | Jewel: Pearl & Diamond | Flower: Pink Rose<br />
Open Mot<strong>to</strong>: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword | Colors: Double Blue & Gold (Light Blue, Dark Blue, Gold)<br />
National Philanthropy: Autism Speaks<br />
Description of Philanthropy: Autism Speaks was founded in 2005 by Bob <strong>and</strong> Suzanne Wright, gr<strong>and</strong>parents of a child with<br />
autism. Since then, the organization has grown in<strong>to</strong> the world’s leading autism science <strong>and</strong> advocacy organization. Alpha Xi Delta has<br />
raised over $1,000,000 for Autism Speaks.<br />
Founding Location: Lombard College, Galesburg, IL | Date Founded Nationally: April 17, 1893<br />
Date Founded Locally: 1968 | National Website: www.alphaxidelta.org<br />
Phi Mu<br />
Chapter Designation: Kappa Sigma<br />
Symbol: Quatrefoil | Mascot: Lion (Sir Fidel), Ladybug | Flower: Rose Carnation<br />
Open Mot<strong>to</strong>: Les Soeurs Fideles (The Faithful Sisters) | Colors: Rose & White<br />
National Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH)<br />
Description of Philanthropy: International non-profit organization that raises funds for children's<br />
hospitals, medical research, <strong>and</strong> community awareness.<br />
Founding Location: Wesleyan College, Macon, GA | Date Founded Nationally: March 4, 1852<br />
Date Founded Locally: 1970 | National Website: www.phimu.org<br />
14 | Greek <strong>Life</strong>
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