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Chapter Designation:
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Rho
692 N. High St.
ΤΚΕ |
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Advisor Info: |
Gary Bass, Chapter Advisor
(304) 376-2277 (cell) |
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Local website:
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WVU Charter Date:
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January 1, 1923
January 10, 1899
Indianapolis, IN |
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Colors:
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Crimson Lake Cherry, and Pure Silver Grey
Red Carnation
Eagle
Equilateral Triangle
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Since it's founding in 1923, the Rho chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon has built a history on West Virginia University's campus that is truly diverse, stubbornly individualistic and which reflects true brotherhood. Refusing to follow the crowd, young men of confidence, or brothers known as "Tekes", set a precedent in social aspects of college life but excel in sports, philanthropies, and community involvement as well as achieve academically.
Rho chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon stands out for its athletic and academic success. Brothers have majors including Industrial Engineering, Biology/Pre-med, Journalism/Pre-law, Chemistry, Advertising, Buisness and Education. Brothers also take the time to participate in other outside clubs, such as spalunking, wrestling, hockey, boxing, advertising, chemistry and more with our recent Vice President being elected Homecoming King. Rho chapter of TKE also won 2007 most improved fraternity award, and the 2007 Scholarship award, a testament to excellence.
Annually the TKE Educational Foundation provides over 25 Named Scholarship Awards for members of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity which are designed to encourage academic excellence, foster leadership skills and enhance the personal development of deserving students in pursuit of their college degrees. Incentives include reduced dues for members, free tickets to the end of the year formal and scholarships for most improved GPA, highest GPA and many others.
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AUGUST
- Saturday, August 18th – Annual TKE Beach Party. Social gathering, live music, beach theme. All our welcome.
- Monday, August 20th – Fall Fest BBQ starting at 5pm. Social gathering on TKE porch, all are welcome. Great view of performance!
- Tuesday, August 21st – Old vs. New TKE football game on MountainLair green. All rushees welcome. Meeting at TKE house at 5pm to head down.
- Saturday, August 25th – Trip to Blue Hole swimming hole. Day of “Fun in the Sun”, Come hang out with the Brothers and swim in the water, rope swings and tons of river fun! Meet at the house around 11am, will be leaving shortly after.
- Monday, August 27th – SOUTH PARK MARATHON and WING NIGHT! Starting at 6:30pm at the TKE house, Seasons 1-9 of South Park while chowing down on Casa D’ Amici wings. What’s better then wings, drinks, and Cartman?
- Thursday, August 30th – Information Night starting at 7pm. For those interested in learning more about Rho Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon, meet the officers and learn about what we do as a social organization; our annual events and giving back to the community. Meeting will be brief and all your questions will be answered.
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SEPTEMBER
- Saturday, September 1st - WVU FOOTBALL SEASON KICKS OFF! First tailgate of the season. Come find out why the TKE tailgate is the talk of the football season. Tailgate held at Centra Bank next to Hospital across from the stadium. Food will be provided, time TBA.
- Monday, September 3rd - First night of Informal Rush - burgers, dogs, and refreshments provided to all. Come hang out with the brothers and a sorority, while learning about what we do and who we are.
- Tuesday, September 4th - TWISTER NIGHT! Come play twister with a sorority. Pasta, chips, and refreshments provided to all who attend.
- Wednesday, September 5th– BOWLING and POOL Tournaments. Enjoy Are U Hungry wings, fries, and garlic knots at the house. Then we will head down to the MountainLair for bowling and pool. Prizes awarded to winners.
- Thursday, September 6th– CASINO NIGHT! Rushees are given play money at the door and there will be different casino games in which to “bet”. Prizes awarded to top “money” maker. Chic-fil-A food and refreshments supplied to all who attend. Formal Bid night to be announced during Rush week.
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In 2005, the Rho Chapter raised $1000 for the Monongahela County Humane Society through the 5th Annual TKE Feud Competition between the sororities at WVU. The Monongahela County Humane Society, a non-profit organization which operates solely on donations and grants, rescues and shelters abandoned and abused animals in Monongahela County. The Tau Kappa Epsilon suggested charity is the Ronald Regan Alzheimer’s Foundation, so this year’s fundraising proceeds will be split between the two organizations.
In addition to money donated, Rho Chapter members are very active in donating time to the community. Several times during the semester, the entire chapter donates one day's worth of work to the Morgantown Chapter of Habitat for Humanity which builds houses and sells them at a discounted price and loan rate to underprivileged families. In the past year, we have helped with the construction of three houses in the South Park area of Morgantown.
Individually, brothers donate time at the local Boys and Girls Club. There, they help tutor and supervise grade school aged children and provide them with a safe place to learn and play after school.
Associate Member Financial Obligations
Associate member dues are $300 and are due two weeks following formal rush. An initiation fee is included.
Active Member Financial Obligations
Active Members are dues are $400 per semester for in-house members and $450.00 per semester for out of house members (($50 higher to pay for cleaning supplies, social events, parking privileges etc.)
- Members receive a $50 discount if dues are paid in full during the first two weeks of the fall semester. Dues rates increase $10 per week until the amount reaches the $400 maximum (or $450 maximum for out-of-house members).
- If you pay your dues in the first week you will get a free
rush shirt.
- If you pay dues for both the fall and spring semesters during the first week of school, save $20 more
dollars ($680 total - in house; $730 total - out of house).
**Good Grade Bonus: Starting during Fall '07, members who score a 3.0-3.49 Term GPA receive $5 discount off dues; those who score a 3.5-3.9 Term GPA receive a $10 discount and for a
4.0 Term GPA members receive a $20 discount.
Rent is $380 per month on a 12 month lease agreement. TKE has no live in requirement for membership.
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