Beta Omega Chapter
Beta Omega Chapter (Founded 15 October 1995) is located at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. The Chapter is a member of the Upper Midwest Region. The chapter's mascot is a monkey named Bobo. The current chapter president is Casandra Kasprowicz and the chapter advisor is Dr. Angela Beckman Anthony, a Beta Omega Alumna.
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Chapter History
Founding
National recruitment took place at Eastern Illinois University in October 1995. The chapter started with 6 people and Jeremy Gibson (Beta Omega 1) served as the first president. The first advisor was Dr. Craig Eckert. Gibson was the only brother to return to the chapter in the fall of 1995. The recruiter at the time came back out to Charleston in February 1995 and initiated a class of approximately 80 people. Dr. Godson Obia became the chapter advisor.
Early Years
The chapter thrived in numbers during its early years, sustaining a membership of approximately 80 brothers with probably a 30 male/50 female split.
The Active Chapter
The current chapter has 29 members. 2 male/27 female.
Past Chapter Presidents
- Jeremy Gibson (1995-1996)
- Mark Ahern (1996-1997)
- Rachel Siler (Spring 1997)
- Jennifer Wolan (Fall 1997-1998)
- unknown
- Jaime Schultz (2000-2001)
- Jillian Kern (2001-2002)
- Tina Gagliano (2002-2003)
- Lauren Malinowski (2003-2004)
- Amanda Jones (Fall 2004)
- Julie Ross (Spring 2005)
- Adam Testa (2005-2006)
- Liz Wolodkiewics (2006-2007)
- Karen Lynn Klootwyk (2007-2008)
- Alexa Wroblewski (2011-2012)
- Jordan Keigher (2013-2014)
- Kimberly Wetherald (2014-2015)
- Casandra Kasprowicz (2015-2016)
Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Beta Omega celebrates the Chapter's founding the week of October 15.
Geek Games
This event is the day after formal.
Other Event or Activity
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Notable Alumni
- Jeremy Gibson (1995)
- Founding Member
- CSK 1996/2005
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 1997 Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
- 2005 Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award
- 2011 Most Spirited Chapter Award
- 2011 Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
- 2015 Top in Region Award
- 2016 Outstanding Risk Management Award
University Awards
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- None to date
Other Awards
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- None to date
Further Resources
In the News
Beta Omega Chapter | |
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Founded October 15, 1995 • Eastern Illinois University | |
Presidents | Jeremy Gibson • Mark Ahern • Rachel Siler • Jennifer Wolan • 1999-2000 unknown • Jaime Schultz • Jillian Kern • Tina Gagliano • Lauren Malinowski • Amanda Jones • Julie Ross • Adam Testa • Liz Wolodkiewics • Karen Lynn Klootwyk • 2009-2011 unknown • Alexa Wroblewski |
History | List of Beta Omega Chapter Initiate Classes • List of Beta Omega Family Lines |
Chapter Service Keys | Jeremy Gibson |
National Council Members | none |
Torchias | none |