Alpha Omicron Pi
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Alpha Omicron Pi (ΑΟΠ, AOII, Alpha O) is an international sorority founded on January 2, 1897, at Barnard College on the campus of Columbia University in Manhattan, New York City.[1][2]
Alpha Omicron Pi | |
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ΑΟΠ | |
Founded | January 2, 1897; 127 years ago (1897-01-02) Barnard College (Manhattan) |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NPC |
Status | Active |
Scope | International |
Motto | Inspire Ambition |
Colors | Cardinal |
Symbol | Sheaf of wheat |
Flower | Jacqueminot rose |
Jewel | Ruby |
Mascot | Panda |
Publication | To Dragma |
Philanthropy | The Arthritis Foundation |
Chapters | 143 active collegiate chapters |
Members | 191,000 + lifetime |
Headquarters | 5390 Virginia Way Brentwood, TN 37027 USA |
Website | alphaomicronpi |
"AOII," and "Alpha O," the familiar names of the fraternity,[3] is open to women regardless of ethnicity, religion or socio-economic background,[4] with over 140 active collegiate chapters and 159 active alumnae chapters in Canada and the U.S.A.[5][6] The fraternity is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, and is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference.[1] Major symbolism includes the color cardinal, the ruby and the 'Général Jacqueminot' rose. The fraternity publishes a magazine for the benefit of members, named To Dragma.[1]
Alpha Omicron Pi was founded on the ideas found in the object of the fraternity—character, dignity, scholarship, and college loyalty.[7]