Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Omicron Pi (ΑΟΠ, AOII, Alpha O) is an international women's fraternity founded on January 2, 1897, at Barnard College on the campus of Columbia University in New York City.
| Alpha Omicron Pi | |
|---|---|
| ΑΟΠ | |
| Founded | January 2, 1897 Barnard College (Manhattan) |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NPC |
| 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, is open to women regardless of ethnicity, religion or socio-economic background, with over 140 active collegiate chapters and 159 active alumnae chapters in Canada and the U.S.A. The fraternity is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, and is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference. 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.
Alpha Omicron Pi was founded on the ideas found in the object of the fraternity—character, dignity, scholarship, and college loyalty.