Omega Chi epsilon
Alpha Chapter
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
ABOUT US
The Society of Omega Chi Epsilon promotes high scholarship, encourages original investigation in chemical engineering, and recognizes the valuable traits of character, integrity, and leadership. The Society serves both undergraduate and graduate students within the Chemical Engineering Department. It encourages meaningful student faculty dialogue within the department.
A group of chemical engineering students at the University of Illinois met in 1931 to form an organization which would recognize those who displayed academic excellence and leadership in their profession. They designed a key, petitioned for and received recognition from the University of Illinois administration, and became the Alpha Chapter of Omega Chi Epsilon. One year later, students at Iowa State University petitioned Alpha Chapter for a charter, which was granted, and the Beta Chapter was formally organized.
The current membership includes over 20,000 people from 67 chapters. In 1967, the Society became a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Announcements
We’re so excited to see everyone back on campus! We have a few events to kick off our semester:
- Quad Day (Quad, Aug. 24 12-4pm)
- Game Night (????) – 1 social point
- General Meeting (????) – 1 social point
For more details join our newsletter and add us on social media!
JOIN
Initiates must meet the following requirements before rush:
- Completed or enrolled in CHBE 221
- GPA 3.3 or higher
If you believe that you meet these requirements but have not received an email from department faculty, contact us at illinoisoxe@gmail.com or find us in the CHBE RSO Office in Noyes 50.
The current membership includes over 20,000 people from 67 chapters. In 1967, the Society became a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.