Beta Omega Chapter

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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 __ and the chapter advisor is Dr. Angela Beckman Anthony (a former Beta Omega brother).

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...

Past Chapter Presidents

  • Jeremy Gibson (1995-1996)
  • Mark Ahern (1996-1997)
  • Rachel Siler (Spring 1997)
  • Jennifer Wolan (Fall 1997-1998)
  • 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)
  • Current president (Present)

Initiate Classes

Alpha: Jeremy Gibson, Holly Gill, Eve Pranica, Kathleen Powell, ?, ?

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Beta Omega celebrates the Chapter's founding...

Geek Games

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Other Event or Activity

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Notable Alumni

  • Jeremy Gibson (1995)
Founding Member
  • Jeremy Gibson (1995)
DSK 1996/2005
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Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

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Other Awards

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Further Resources