Why Join a Fraternity?
Only 3% of the American population since 1776 has been Greek. However, that 3% is the most powerful, influential, and successful group of individuals. Approximately 85% of Fortune 500 Exectives are Greek, 48% of the 106th U.S. Congress, and most U.S. Presidents in recent history have been Fraternity men. With all the fraternities available on college and university campuses today, finding the one that fits your personality and goals is essential. Fraternities produce leaders, scholars, graduates, gentlemen, and men of commitment.
Why Choose TKE?
Founded locally in 1924, Tau Kappa Epsilon's Beta Tau chapter is the oldest fraternity chapter in Oregon. TKE has a long history of excellence both locally and nationally. TKE is the world's largest social fraternity with over 270 active chapters and over 230,000 initiated brothers. We pride ourselves on our strong brotherhood and above all else we believe that the true elements of brotherhood are Love, Charity, and Esteem. These are the principles by which every Teke strives to live his life.
Distinguished Members
•Ronald Reagan - 40th President
•Terry Bradshaw - NFL Star and TV Analyst
•George Halas - Founder of the NFL, Owner of the Chicago Bears
•Richard "Digger" Phelps - Notre Dame Basketball Coach and TV Analyst
•Phil Simms - NFL Star and TV Commentator
•Conrad Hilton - Founder of Hilton Hotels
•Howard Schultz - Principle Owner of Starbucks
•Charles Walgreen Jr. - Chairman of Walgreens
•Gregory Geoffroy - President of Iowa State University
•Eric Bloom - Lead Singer of the Blue Öyster Cult
•Les Paul - Inventor of the Les Paul Electric Guitar
•Elvis Presley - Entertainer
•Willie Nelson - Country Music Singer/Songwriter
•William Fowler - Nobel Prize for Physics, Nuclear Astrophysics
•Bruce Gordon - President of the NAACP
About Tau Chapter
Interested?
Recruitment is held at the beginning of each semester. Check the Calendar page for a schedule of recruitment events as it is made available. Until then, feel free to contact Brett Levy at (310) 428-5736, Eric Pereda at (503) 502-2665 or Jim Scovell at (503) 260-1779 with any questions.
Feel free to check out the Summer Recruitment Facebook Group
Summer 2008
We are having BBQ's every Saturday at 5PM
PaintBall July 19th at 11:00AM
Bullwinkle's Aug. 8th from 7-11:00PM
Rafting Trip Aug. 30th time TBA
Other events that come up will be added ASAP
Founded at Oregon State University in 1924, Tau Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon now includes over fifty active members. TKE was awarded Most Spirited in Mock Rock in 2006 and continues to be competitive in academics, service, and sports.
Tau Chapter has several social activities each semester, including social nights with sororities, invitation date parties, tail gating, parents weekend, fathers weekend, and many other events. The Chapter participates in several sororities' philanthropies and holds their own philanthropy each spring to benefit the Alzheimer's foundation in recognition of TKE alumni Ronald Reagan.
