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History of Our Organization

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Alpha Omega Epsilon is a professional and social sorority composed of females who have majored in engineering or technical sciences. The Sorority was founded on November 13, 1983, making Alpha Omega Epsilon the oldest engineering sorority. Four months later, on March 22, 1984, Alpha Omega Epsilon became a recognized organization on the Marquette University Campus.


Initially founded to unite female engineers of all curricula, the Organization’s mission has since expanded to include females in both engineering and technical sciences. The Sorority’s mission, ideals, and objectives have spread to other campuses, and as a result, we now have over forty active chapters.

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History of Our Chapter

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On May 12, 2012, the Alpha Omega Epsilon Cal Poly Colony was founded by 18 members.  Just 7 months later, the colony received full chapter status and became the Alpha Omega Epsilon Beta Iota Chapter on December 1, 2012. Going from an idea in the minds of 5 female engineering students to a recognized sorority on the Cal Poly campus with over 50 sisters, the Beta Iota Chapter has grown substantially since its start.


The Chapter was founded on the basis of Friendship, Leadership, and Professionalism, the three pillars of AΩE, and has grown to not only include these three values as a foundation but to also strive to live by them.  Through the original 18 founder members, the excitement and passion has continued to spread through each new class recruited and will no doubt continue the legacy for many more years to follow.

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