About AXO
Founded at DePauw University in 1885, Alpha Chi Omega is a national women's organization that enriches the lives of both its collegiate and alumnae members through lifetime opportunities for friendship, leadership, learning, and service.The Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega is located in the middle of the University of North Dakota campus, two blocks from the Memorial Union Building and the Chester Fritz Library. It is next to the Ralph Engelstad Arena, the Betty Engelstad Arena, the new Student Wellness Center, and the UND Barnes and Noble bookstore. The chapter house has its own parking lot with enough spaces for all the members that live in the house. Alpha Chi Omega has a twenty-four hour kitchen and Bus Boys for all scheduled meals, and also has employed the same chef, Sandy, for several years who provides meals Monday through Friday.
Academics are a high priority for Alpha Chi Omega and our house goal is a 3.3 GPA. The women of Alpha Chi Omega are very well rounded and participate in many activities and organizations on campus. Some include UND athletics, Studio One, Intramurals, Student Ambassadors, Student Government and Women in Aviation. This past year our members also participated in Dance Marathon, Greek Week, The Big Event, Relay for Life and numerous philanthropies within the Greek community. Alpha Chi Omega, as a national organization, is committed to Domestic Violence Awareness and our local chapter supports the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) in Grand Forks.
AXO History
Alpha Chi Omega is a national women's fraternity with 133 collegiate chapters around the United States. Alpha Chi Omega was founded in 1885 at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. The seven founding members were music majors, thus the organization was started as a musical fraternity. Although there is no longer a music requirement for membership, appreciation for music, art and culture is still a strong undercurrent of our national organization.Alpha Chi Omega offers many advantages to its members ranging from scholarships and leadership opportunities for its collegians to continuing education scholarships and employment networking for its alumnae. In addition to serving its members, Alpha Chi Omega strives to serve local communities nationwide through the altruistic efforts of its members.
Our Symbol The Lyre, which was the first musical instrument given to the gods on Mount Olympus.
Our Colors Scarlet Red and Olive Green, commemorating our Autumn Founding.
Our Founders Anna Allen, Olive Burnett, Bertha Deniston, Amy DuBois, Nellie Gamble, Bessie Grooms, Estelle Leonard.
Our National Altruism Battered women and children organizations around the country.
Our Badge Our Badge is fashioned in gold. It has crown-set pearls and three twisted strings spanned diagonally by a slightly rounded scroll of black enamel inscribed with AXO in gold. It is worn by initiated members.
Our Flower The red carnation.
