National Founding: April 5, 1895 at the University of Arkansas

William Woods University Founding: November 20, 1965 as the Tau Theta chapter of Chi Omega.

Nickname: "Chi-O's"

Flower: White Carnation

Colors: Cardinal and Straw

Official Symbol: Owl

Philanthropy: Make A Wish Foundation. Tau Theta has helped to grant three wishes in the past four years.

Chi Omega Facts

-Chi Omega is currently the largest Greek women's fraternity

-Chi Omega was the first greek organization to publish significant literature and to do broad research on women's achievements.

-In the first four years of service with Make-A-Wish, Chi Omega has raised over $2 million and given over 100,000 volunteer hours.

 

Famous Chi Omega's

Dr. Marion Faye - first woman to be president of a medical college

Mary Ann Mobley - former Miss America

Sela Ward - "Sisters" and "Now and Again"

Harper Lee - author, "To Kill a Mockingbird"