History of AΩE
In 1983, 27 women engineering students from Marquette University started meeting in hopes of forming an organization for the increasing number of women in engineering. The hard work of these charter members brought their dream to a reality. The Founder's Day of Alpha Omega Epsilon is designated as November 13, 1983. On March 22, 1984, the Associated Students of Marquette University voted on and approved their constitution, elevating Alpha Omega Epsilon to a recognized organization on the campus of Marquette University. The first class of candidates was initiated in Fall of 1984, nearly doubling the number of members.
History of the Iota Chapter
The Association of Women Engineers was formed in Winter 1998 as a social and professional organization for female engineering students. Our ultimate goal was to become a chapter of the professional engineering sorority Alpha Omega Epsilon. On October 17, 1998, we were initiated as a colony. With the guidance of Alpha Chapter alumni Karen Lehmkuhl and the support of Theta Tau's Omicron Beta Chapter, our dream has finally been realized. On April 1, 2000, the 20 women listed below were initiated as Charter Members of the Iota Chapter:
Jennifer Barnes ... ME |
Hilary Johns ... ME |
Carolyn O'Keefe ... ME |
Tracy Buescher ... ME |
Rose Ketchum ... IMSE |
Amy Pasut ... ME |
Andrea Darge ... IMSE |
Marcey Kewish ... ME |
Kathi Petkus ... ME |
Rachele Gavan ... CIS |
Michelle Kovacs ... ME |
Jana Shockling ... ME |
Elizabeth Gawlik ... IMSE |
Cindy Kreitsch ... ME |
Kristin Suokas ... ME |
Vanessa Harp ... IMSE |
Erika Lindsay ... ECE |
Jennifer Tarter ... ME |
Andreea Iacoban ... ECE |
Christina Mullins ... ME |
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AΩE Founded
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Iota Chapter Founded
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Ideals
As an individual, I will promote integrity, character, honesty, self-confidence, and uphold my financial responsibilities.
As a Sorority, we will promote unity, friendship, professionalism, follow traditions, and maintain our image.
As an integral part of the school, we will promote engineering activities, high scholastic standards, and strong relations between students and faculty.
As an active member in the community, we will promote understanding, knowledge, and communication within our profession.
As a Sorority, we will promote unity, friendship, professionalism, follow traditions, and maintain our image.
As an integral part of the school, we will promote engineering activities, high scholastic standards, and strong relations between students and faculty.
As an active member in the community, we will promote understanding, knowledge, and communication within our profession.
Objectives
To create friendships while promoting self-confidence, professionalism, and motivation among female engineers of all curricula.
To work for the betterment of the individual and the Sorority as a whole.
To create a friendly and warm environment of its members.
To promote the welfare and interests of the profession.
To strengthen the relationships between students and faculty.
To enhance educational achievements and scholarship.
To help develop the highest standards of personal integrity and character.
To foster and maintain the bond of sisterhood through a continuing program for the alumnae.
To work for the betterment of the individual and the Sorority as a whole.
To create a friendly and warm environment of its members.
To promote the welfare and interests of the profession.
To strengthen the relationships between students and faculty.
To enhance educational achievements and scholarship.
To help develop the highest standards of personal integrity and character.
To foster and maintain the bond of sisterhood through a continuing program for the alumnae.
