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Alpha Epsilon Phi (ΑΕΦ)

Alpha Epsilon Phi is a national sorority, founded in 1909, dedicated to helping women become the best they can be. We prize individuality, encouraging each member to discover and develop the talents and abilities that make her unique.

• Founded at UConn: 1944, Re-established in 2007
• Chapter Name: Alpha Xi
• Nickname: AEPhi
• Colors: Green and White
• Flower: Lily of the Valley
• Campus Event: Kick for Kids Kickball Tournament
• Philanthropy: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Sharsheret
• Open Motto: Multa Corda. Una Causa. = Many Hearts, One Purpose.
• President: Samantha Strazza
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (ΑΚΑ)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 15, 1908. Five years later, on January 29, 1913, the perpetuity of Alpha Kappa Alpha was ensured through its incorporation. For over 100 years, the purpose envisioned by the 20 founders has provided inspiration, leadership, enduring service to the global community and a unifying sisterhood.

• Founded at UConn: 1977
• Chapter Name: Lambda Tau
• Nickname: AKA
• Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
• Symbol: Ivy Leaf
• Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Walk
• Signature UConn Event: ESP Week
• President: Ashley McWilliams
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Alpha Phi (ΑΦ)

Alpha Phi International Fraternity is a membership organization dedicated to promoting sisterhood, cultivating leadership, encouraging intellectual curiosity and advocating service. Alpha Phi develops character for a lifetime. Alpha Phi seeks the highest ideal of womanhood, and tries to gain this ideal by cultivating not only the power and passion for seeking intellectual development but, also, the spirit of love and charity. Alpha Phi was founded at Syracuse University on Oct. 10, 1872.

• Founded at UConn: 2007
• Chapter Name: Iota Lambda
• Nickname: Alpha Phi (“Phi” is pronounced “Fee”)
• Colors: Silver and Bordeaux
• Symbol: Ivy Leaf
• Philanthropy: The Alpha Phi Foundation, Cardiac Care and Research
• Flower: Lily of the Valley & Forget-Me-Not
• Signature UConn Event: King of Hearts (Male talent show) to benefit their philanthropy
• President: Ayjan Arik
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Delta Gamma (ΔΓ)

Delta Gamma was founded in December 1873 in Oxford, Mississippi at the Lewis School for Girls near the University of Mississippi. DG seeks to foster high ideals of friendship, promote educational and cultural interests, and develop the best qualities of character in college women.

• Founded at UConn: 1983
• Chapter Name: Epsilon Pi
• Nickname: DG
• Colors: Bronze, Pink, and Blue
• Symbol: Anchor
• Philanthropy: Service for Sight Aid to the Blind
• Flower: Cream Colored Rose
• Signature UConn Event: Anchor Slam (basketball tournament) to benefit their philanthropy
• President: Maggie Bahre
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Delta Zeta (ΔΖ)

Delta Zeta was founded on October 24, 1902 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The purpose of DZ is to unite members in the bonds of sincere and lasting friendship through the pursuit of knowledge and the social culture of its members.

• Founded at UConn: 1943
• Chapter Name: Gamma Beta
• Nickname: DZ
• Colors: Rose and Green
• Symbol: Lamp
• Philanthropy: Speech & Hearing and the Painted Turtle Camp in California
• Flower: Killarney Rose
• Signature UConn Event: Turtle Tug (tug-o-war in jello) to benefit their philanthropy.
• President: Chelsea Woicekowski
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Gamma Phi Beta (ΓΦΒ)

Since its founding on November 11, 1874, at Syracuse University, Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority has been growing and expanding across the country and is excited to join the UConn community in Fall 2012! Gamma Phi Beta seeks to inspire the highest type of womanhood by promoting lifelong commitment, intellectual and personal growth, and service to humanity. Under the motto "founded upon a rock", Gamma Phi Beta is committed to fostering enduring friendships in all of its members, during college and beyond.

• Founded at UConn: 2012
• Chapter Name: Eta Theta
• Nickname: Gamma Phi
• Colors: Brown and Mode (dark and light brown)
• Symbol: Crescent Moon
• Philanthropy: Gamma Phi Beta’s philanthropic focus is Building Strong Girls. Gamma Phi Beta provides experiences and resources that build spiritual, mental and social resiliency in girls.
• Flower: Pink Carnation
• Signature UConn Event: To Be Determined
• President: Rachel Pendergast
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Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ)

Kappa Alpha Theta was established on January 27, 1870 at Ashbury University (now DePauw University) in Indiana. Theta offers a nurturing environment for women, provides leadership opportunities while promoting academic excellence.

• Founded at UConn: 1942
• Chapter Name: Gamma Zeta
• Nickname: Theta
• Colors: Black & Gold
• Symbol: Kite
• Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
• Flower: Black & Gold Pansy
• Signature UConn Event: Kats N' Bats (softball tournament) & 5ΚΑΘ Run/Walk to benefit their philanthropy
• President: Alli Cohen
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Kappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ)

Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded on October 13, 1870 at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. Kappa is an organization for women, which seeks life bonds of friendship, mutual support, and opportunities for self growth for each of its members.

• Founded at UConn: 1942
• Chapter Name: Delta Mu
• Nickname: Kappa
• Colors: Dark Blue & Light Blue
• Symbol: Key
• Flower: Fleur-de-lis (Iris)
• Signature UConn Event: Kappa Walks for the Kure Breast Cancer Walk to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness
• President: Kathleen Barada
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Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. (ΚΦΛ)

Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. was established on March 9, 1995 at Binghamton University. The sorority developed as an organization that would provide a culturally sound and educationally inspiring grounding for Asian American women.

• Founded at UConn: 2004
• Chapter Name: Sigma
• Nickname: KPL, Kappas
• Colors: Scarlet Red, White & Heather Grey
• Symbol: Phoenix
• Philanthropy: National Asian Pacific Women's Forum (NAPAWF)
• Flower: Orchid
• President: Geeyoung Jung
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Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. (ΛΘΑ)

In December of 1975, Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded at Kean University in New Jersey as the first Latina sorority in the nation. In January of 2010, LTA became an official collegiate partner to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, becoming the first individual Latino Greek organization to commit fully to the hospital's efforts. LTA has pledged to raise awareness about childhood cancer and St. Jude in the Latin community, as well as fundraise for the hospital through a variety of events and programs.

• Founded at UConn: 1992
• Chapter Name: Kappa
• Nickname: LTA
• Colors: Burgundy and Grey
• Symbol: Seashell, Lady on the Moon
• Philanthropy: Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
• Signature UConn Event: Wise Women Week (Fall) Greek Showcase (Spring)
• President: Melanie Peralta
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Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. (ΜΣΥ)

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority Incorporated is the first multicultural organization in the nation. It was founded in November 1981 by five women at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Mu Sigma Upsilon strives to set forth a positive image of all women and promote cultural awareness through a sorority in which sisters of every nationality, race, creed, and religion come together under one name to achieve academic excellence, unity amongst all women, and active participation in our universities and communities.

• Founded at UConn: 1999
• Chapter Name: Concordia
• Nickname: Mu's
• Colors: Baby Blue and White
• Symbol: Amazon Woman
• Philanthropy: Keep A Breast Foundation
• President: Deneisha Lindsay
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Phi Sigma Rho (ΦΣΡ)

Phi Sigma Rho was founded September 24, 1984 at Purdue University by Abby McDonald and Rashmi Khanna who had the idea of creating a social sorority for women in engineering. Through Phi Sigma Rho, sisters develop the highest standard of personal integrity, strive for academic excellence, and build friendships that will last a lifetime. The national motto is "Together We Build the Future".

• Founded at UConn: 2001
• Chapter Name: Theta
• Nickname: Phi Rho
• Colors: Wine Red & Silver
• Symbol: Pyramid & Star
• Flower: Orchid
• Philanthropy: American Cancer Society & Girl Scouts of America
• Signature UConn Event: Mr. Engineering Pageant to benefit their philanthropy, American Cancer Society
• President: Ragini Phansalkar
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Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ)

Pi Beta Phi was founded as the first fraternity for women at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois on April 28, 1867. The Pi Phi sisterhood seeks to cultivate sincere friendship, promote the happiness of humanity, and assist members in moral, mental, and social advancement.

• Founded at UConn: 1943
• Chapter Name: Connecticut Alpha
• Nickname: Pi Phi
• Colors: Wine & Silver Blue
• Symbol: Arrow
• Flower: Wine Carnation
• Philanthropy: Literacy, Read Across America, Champions are Readers
• Signature UConn Event: Arrow Spike (volleyball tournament) to benefit their philanthropy
• President: Natalie Richards
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc (ΣΓΡ)

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded by seven illustrious women on November 12, 1922 at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. The seven founders were school teachers, therefore academics and scholarship are viewed highly among the members. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is a historically Black Greek Letter Sorority committed to improving the quality of life for its members and the society it serves. We believe this is possible through "Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service".

• Founded at UConn: 1993, Re-established in 2007
• Chapter Name: Nu Mu
• Nickname: SGRHO
• Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
• Flower: Yellow Tea Rose
• Campus Event: Sigma Week
• Philanthropy: Operation Big Book Bag
• Slogan: "Greater Service, Greater Progress"
• President: Dionna Jackson
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Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Sorority, Inc. (ΣΛΥ)

Sigma Lambda Upsilon/ Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Incorporated was founded on December 1, 1987 at Binghamton University. The organization not only serves as a voice for women in an academic setting, but it also provides a sincere sisterhood and unconditional support while actively promoting academic achievement, service to the community, and cultural enrichment. Although, Sigma Lambda Upsilon is a Latina-based Sorority it highly prides itself as an organization of diverse college-educated and professional women dedicated to uplifting traditionally marginalized groups. Since 1987, SLU has been an outlet for professional development and personal growth to its members and serving constituents.

• Founded at UConn: 2011
• Chapter Name: Alpha Omicron
• Nickname: Señoritas, Sigma Lambdas
• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver & Red
• Symbol: The Black Persian Cat with Gold Eyes
• Flower: The Red Pansy
• Philanthropy: Literacy
• President: Alexis Ruiz
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc (ΖΦΒ)

Founded January 16, 1920, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc began as an idea conceived by five coeds at Howard University in Washington D.C.: Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Tyler, Viola Tyler, Fannie Pettie and Pearl Neal. These five women, also known as our Five Pearls, dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for black women and sought to establish a new organization predicated on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood.

• Founded at UConn: April 1976; Re-Chartered Fall 2009
• Chapter Name: Nu Theta
• Nickname: ZPhiB, Zetas
• Colors: Royal Blue and White
• Symbol: Dove
• Flower: White Rose
• Philanthropy: Z-H.O.P.E., Storks Nest, National Education Foundation
• Brother Fraternity: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
• President: Alicia Pittman
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Alpha Delta Phi (ΑΔΦ)

ADPhi was founded nationally in 1832 and locally in 2007, and seeks to not only continue our history of success, brotherhood, and literary traditions, but to also improve our storied past. With this goal in mind, ADPhi offers a unique fraternal experience to develop morally, socially, and intellectually.

• Founded at UConn: 2007
• Chapter Name: Connecticut Affiliate
• Nickname: ADPhi
• Colors: Emerald and Pearl
• Symbol: Star and Crescent
• Philanthropy: Special Olympics
• Chapter President: Sean Mansfield
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Alpha Epsilon Pi (ΑΕΠ)

Since its inception on November 7, 1913 Alpha Epsilon Pi, the Jewish Fraternity of North America was founded to provide opportunities for a Jewish man seeking the best possible college and fraternity experience.

• Founded at UConn: 1956
• Chapter Name: Upsilon Kappa
• Nickname: AEPi
• Colors: Blue and Gold
• Symbol: Lion
• Philanthropy: Make a Wish Foundation
• Signature UConn Event: Fundraising to benefit P.K.U.
• Chapter President: Josh Ginsberg
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Beta Chi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (ΒΧΘ)

Beta Chi Theta is a national South Asian interest social fraternity founded in 1999 at the University of California, Los Angeles. The fraternity rests its principles on six main pillars. The first and foremost principle of the fraternity is Brotherhood. Further principles include following Tradition, Service to Humanity, promoting South Asian Awareness, striving for Academic Excellence, and creating a Unified Nationwide Network.

• Founded at UConn: 2012
• Chapter Name: Psi
• Nickname: Beta Chi
• Colors: Black, Silver, and White
• Symbol: Lion
• Philanthropy: Be the Change, Beating Heart Disease
• President: Viraj Matieda
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Beta Theta Pi (ΒΘΠ)

Beta Theta Pi was founded on August 8, 1839 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio by eight men who united in building of a fraternity which recognizes mutual aid and assistance in the honorable labors and aspirations of life, devotion to the cultivation of the intellect, lifelong friendship and unfaltering fidelity as objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort.

• Founded at UConn: 1999
• Chapter Name: Zeta Chi
• Nickname: Beta
• Colors: Delicate shades of Pink & Blue
• Symbol: Dragon
• Flower: June Rose
• Philanthropy: Saint Jude's Children's Hospital
• Signature UConn Event: Four Square Tournament to benefit their philanthropy
• President: Andrew DeBarge
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Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc. (ΔΕΨ)

Delta Epsilon Psi is a South Asian interest service fraternity. Delta Epsilon Psi was founded at the University of Texas, Austin in 1998 by 18 men that came together sensing the urgency of a unified South Asian voice at their university. Since then, Delta Epsilon Psi has grown to be the largest South Asian interest fraternity in the nation.

The purpose of Delta Epsilon Psi is to develop leadership qualities within its members by instilling within them the 3 pillars (Brotherhood, Discipline, and Commitment) upon which the fraternity was founded.

• Founded at UConn: 2011
• Chapter Name: Alpha Epsilon Colony
• Nickname: DEPsi
• Colors: Navy Blue and Silver
• Symbol: Asiatic Lion
• Philanthropy: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
• Signature UConn Event: Dodging Diabetes Tournament
• President: Kazi Shahjahan
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Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (ΙΦΘ)

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. was founded September 19, 1963 at Morgan State College (now University). The 12 founders were men whose ages, heightened responsibilities, and increased level of maturity led them establish the Fraternity's purpose, "The development and perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood among Men".

• Founded at UConn: Spring 2008
• Chapter Name: Zeta Theta
• Nickname: Iotas
• Colors: Charcoal Brown & Gilded Gold
• Symbol: Centaur
• Flower: Yellow Rose
• Philanthropy: Philanthropy: National Iota Foundation, Iota Youth Alliance, Afeya Njema, Cultural Education Movement, Iota Minority Political Mobilization Movement, Community Reclamation Initiative
• Motto: "Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One!"
• Signature UConn Event: Iota Week
• President: Adrian Howell
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Kappa Sigma (ΚΣ)

Kappa Sigma was founded on December 10, 1869 upon the ideals of enhancing fellowship, leadership, scholarship, and service.

• Founded at UConn: 1942
• Chapter Name: Epsilon Zeta
• Nickname: Kappa Sig
• Colors: Scarlet, White & Emerald Green
• Symbol: Star and Crescent
• Philanthropy: The Military Heroes Campaign
• Signature UConn Event: Knock-out Basketball Tournament Philanthropy Event
• President: Kyle Pita
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Latino America Unida, Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. (ΛΑΥ)

Latino America Unida, Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. was founded on December 10, 1985 at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. LAU is a Latino-oriented brotherhood of professional men working to promote the development of the Latino community throughout colleges and neighborhoods across the nation. LAU was founded upon the principles of brotherhood, scholarship and community Service. LAU believes that high standards, strength of character and a common vision promote the success of the brotherhood.

• Founded at UConn: Spring 2008
• Chapter Name: Xi
• Nickname: LAU, Lambdas
• Colors: Red, Yellow, White & Black
• Symbol: Lambda Condor
• Fraternal Guardian: Andean Condor
• Philanthropy: Sickle Cell Awareness
• Motto: "Venceremos Porque Nacimos Para Triunfar!" (We shall overcome because we were born to triumph!)
• President: Bryant Dominguez
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Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. (ΛΥΛ)

La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity was established on February 19, 1982 in order to address the shortcomings of academic institutions in meeting and addressing the needs of Latino students in higher education. Founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity primarily seeks to take a leadership role in meeting the needs of the Latino community through cultural awareness, community service, and promotion of the Latino culture and people.

Since its inception in 1982, La Unidad Latina has remained on the vanguard of political and community empowerment by developing influential leaders that strive to exert knowledge and power into its peers in order to attain mutual success. LUL is committed to academic excellence, leadership development and cultural enlightenment, enhanced by a diverse cognizant membership. LUL strives to preserve and promote an inclusive intellectual environment for its members, in addition to the general community.

• Founded at UConn: Spring 2009
• Chapter Name: University of Connecticut Colony
• Nickname: LUL, Elite Lambdas
• Colors: Brown & Gold
• Philanthropy: P.A.T.H.E Initiative (Providing Access to Higher Education)
• Motto: "La Unidad Para Siempre" (Unity Forever)
• Signature UConn Event: Noche Dorada (""The Golden Night")
• President: Eduardo Vergara
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Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)

Phi Gamma Delta was founded on May 1, 1848 at Jefferson College in Pennsylvania and exists to promote lifelong friendships, to reaffirm high ethical standards and values, and to foster personal development in the pursuit of excellence. Phi Gamma Delta is committed to provide opportunities for each brother to develop responsibility, leadership, scholarship, and social skills in order to become a fully contributing member of society.

• Founded at UConn: Colonized in Fall 2012
• Chapter Name: Delta Colony
• Nickname: Phi Gam or FIJI
• Colors: Royal Purple and White
• Symbol: Snowy White Owl
• Flower: Purple Clematis
• Philanthropy: American Red Cross and USO
• President: Connor Scott
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Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc. (ΠΔΨ)

Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Incorporated was founded on February 20th, 1994 at Binghamton University by eleven men from various backgrounds (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino and Vietnamese). Already established leaders within their own university-sponsored cultural organizations, these men assembled to devise a structure that would create an understanding between the various Asian cultures, build relationships extending beyond the academic years and most importantly, finding and building an individual's skill sets. Pi Delta Psi believes in academic achievement, cultural awareness, righteousness, friendship and loyalty.

• Founded at UConn: Spring 2008
• Chapter Name: UConn Colony
• Nickname: PDPsi
• Colors: Red, White & Black
• Motto: Excellence Through Brotherhood
• President: Nick Lau
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Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ)

Pi Kappa Alpha was founded at the University of Virginia on March 1, 1868 and is composed of men who share similar ideas of friendship, truth, honor, and loyalty. Pike is dedicated to developing men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character and to fostering a truly lifelong fraternal experience.

• Founded at UConn: 1993
• Chapter Name: Iota Chi
• Nickname: Pike
• Colors: Garnet & Gold
• Symbol: Shield and Diamond
• Flower: Lily-of-the-Valley
• Philanthropy: Habitat for Humanity
• Signature UConn Event: Various activities to benefit their philanthropy
• President: Joseph Payette
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded March 9, 1856 at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. The mission of SAE is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship, and service to their members.

• Founded at UConn: 1943
• Chapter Name: Connecticut Beta
• Nickname: SAE
• Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold
• Flower: Violet
• Symbol: Lion/Phoenix
• Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network
• Signature UConn Event: Powderpuff Football Tournament to benefit their philanthropy
• President: Dan White
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Sigma Chi (ΣΧ)

Sigma Chi was started June 28, 1855 at the Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and today is a brotherhood with roots in the collegiate experience that gives rise to a lifelong commitment to strive to achieve true friendship, equal justice, and the fulfillment of learning.

• Founded at UConn: 1943
• Chapter Name: Gamma Omega
• Nickname: Sig
• Colors: Blue and Gold
• Symbol: Cross
• Philanthropy: Huntsman Cancer Institute
• Signature UConn Event: Derby Days to benefit their philanthropy
• President: Chris Burrowes
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Tau Kappa Epsilon (ΤΚΕ)

Tau Kappa Eplsilon was founded on January 10, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois. TKE is a brotherhood of gentlemen who believe in the principles of love, clarity, and esteem.

• Founded at UConn: 1952
• Chapter Name: Delta Gamma
• Nickname: TKE
• Colors: Battleship Grey and Cherry Red
• Symbol: Equilateral Triangle
• Flower: Red Carnation
• Philanthropy: Alzheimer's Association's Ronald and Nancy Reagan Research Institute
• Signature UConn Event: 5K Walk to benefit their philanthropy
• President: Benji Buchanan
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Zeta Beta Tau (ΖΒΤ)

Students from several New York City universities founded Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity on December 29, 1898. Today ZBT continues to maintain a tradition of leadership and respect in the interfraternity world.

• Founded at UConn: 2006
• Chapter Name: Delta Beta
• Nickname: ZBT
• Colors: Medium Blue, White, & Gold
• Symbol: Diamond
• Signature UConn Event: ZBT Car Smash
• President: Andrew Boytos
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