Tau Kappa Epsilon

Chapter Name:

Tau

National Founding Date & Location:

January 10, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University

Chartered at OSU:

1924

Nicknames(s):

TKE & Tekes

Chapter Facts:

The Tau Chapter here at Oregon State is built on love, charity, and esteem. Starting with 1 member and growing to 40 within a year, with over 1100 alumni, this chapter is a fraternity for life.

Total Members:

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Chapter Information

Council Membership:

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Chapter Type:

Fraternity

Mission:

Tau Kappa Epsilon creates lifelong relationships that enhance educational, interpersonal, community and professional success. Our mission is to aid men in their mental, moral, and social development for life.

Organization Information:

Tau Kappa Epsilon is one of the largest collegiate men’s social fraternities in North America with over 296,000 initiated members and 222 active chapters. With nearly 12,000 collegiate members, Tau Kappa Epsilon contributes to the advancement of society through the personal growth of our members, and service to others. TKE builds Better Men for a Better World.

Philanthropy:

Tau Kappa Epsilon supports Saint Judes Children's Research Hospital. The mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

Notable Alumni:

Terry Bradshaw, Phil Simms, and Aaron Rodgers, Olympians Douglas Blubaugh, Sim Iness, and Johnny Quinn, and singers Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, and the Everly Brothers