Our Official Founding Members - Kristen Blom, Annie Lewandoski, Kelly Giese, Anita Gilgenbach, Nicole Hilgendorf, Kari Jordan, Rebecca Vanderpool, Melissa Wiese, Nicole Zabel.
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First, they had to apply for colony status by the end of the Fall 2003 semester. This meant that they would be on the way to chapter status by Spring 2004, as Becca graduated that year. Having to start anew, they were left with the task of finding new girls interested in an engineering sorority.
Throughout Fall Semester 2003, Melissa and Becca advertised their intent to bring an Engineering Sorority to the campus. They generated interest from multiple girls, but attendance at events was sparse. Eventually, an informational meeting was held with Sarah from nationals present to answer general questions. Eight girls were in attendance at that meeting, and at this point it was collectively decided that the application was to be started, and thus the sorority was born.
OUR CHAPTER - HISTORY
OUR CHAPTER - HISTORY
During the fall semester of 2001, Melissa Wiese was approached by a high school friend from the North Carolina State University chapter about bringing a chapter of Alpha Omega Epsilon to the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Melissa began recruiting others, and by the end of the semester, three other girls were interested.
During Spring 2002, these four girls worked with Sharon Homolka from the international Alpha Omega Epsilon office to begin the application process. The university recognized them as a student organization, Omega Xi, that semester. The girls were unsuccessful in recruiting any more members by the end of that semester.
Despite efforts, continuing to search for new members proved difficult during the 2002-2003 school year, and the process was halted for that year.
During Fall Semester 2003, Sharon contacted both Melissa and Becca, two of the original members, to inquire if they were still interested in bringing a chapter of Alpha Omega Epsilon to UW-Madison. They were, and they met with Sharon and Sarah from the national AΩE office.
OUR CHAPTER - TODAY
OUR CHAPTER - TODAY
Today, our chapter has 62 active members. Each semester offers engaging and supportive events and opportunities for our members. Just this past semester, our Board of Directors held over 30 events. From socials, to philanthropy events, to professional development opportunities, and much more, we have event options for everyone.
Our sisterhood does not stop at official events. Sisters often accompany each other to Badger games, study sessions, spontaneous lunches, and just fun get-togethers. All members are always willing to lend a hand and support each other, regardless of what is needed.
Our chapter continues to grow each semester. Alpha Omega Epsilon holds recruitment in the Fall and Spring semesters. Our chapter puts on a wide variety of fun recruitment events over the span of many days. All one has to do is show up and have a good time!
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