Kappa Alpha Theta
Eta Omicron
University of North Florida
Organization Facts
Fraternity History
Kappa Alpha Theta was founded in 1870 as the first Greek-letter fraternity for women. Yesterday, today and tomorrow, our history is a true inspiration to its members. Bettie Locke was among the first female students to attend Indiana Asbury College, now known as DePauw University. Bettie turned to her brother, a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, to find social support while away from home. Her brother’s fraternity asked Bettie to be their mascot, but was denied the rights to learning their secrets and being a true member of their organization. Upset at this notion, she declined her position as mascot and sought a group for women. When she found a group of no such thing, she started her own. Joined by Alice Allen, Hannah Fitch and Bettie Tipton, the four women developed the values and purpose of Kappa Alpha Theta that still stands strong today.
Mission Statement
Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, Kappa Alpha Theta exists to nurture each member throughout her college and alumnae experience and to offer a lifelong opportunity for social, intellectual, and moral growth as she meets the higher and broader demands of mature life.
Our Values
Scholarship, service, leadership, personal excellence, friendship, and sisterhood.
Our Open Motto
"Faith, Hope and Love"
Our Symbol
The kite-shaped badge
Our Flower
The black and gold pansy
Our Colors
Black and gold
Notable Thetas
Sasha Alexander, Laura Bush, Tory Burch, Lynne Cheney, Sheryl Crow, Melinda Gates, Amy Grant, Dylan Lauren, Kerri Strug, Kate Voegele
Philanthropies
The official philanthropies of Kappa Alpha Theta are CASA–Court Appointed Special Advocates – Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation and the Friendship Fund. CASA is a national organization that provides volunteers for children going through the court system, whether from abuse, neglect, or foster care proceedings. A CASA volunteer, also known as a Guardian Ad Litem, serves as the eyes and ears for the judge, advocating for the child. The Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation provides annual grants to National CASA, scholarships and leadership grants for collegians and alumnae and funding for educational programs for the Fraternity.
President:
Recruitment Chair:
Chapter Facts
The Eta Omicron chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta is the second newest chapter to join UNF. Established in April 2007, 87 women were initiated as the founding members of the chapter. Later that year, after Theta's first formal recruitment, 38 women joined the noble organization and helped to develop the chapter into what it is today. The chapter takes pride in focusing on one of the organization’s main values–scholarship. Kappa Alpha Theta supports their national philanthropy by hosting events on and off campus to raise money. The chapter is actively involved at UNF and in the Jacksonville community. Eta Omicron supports the community through the Angels For Allison Foundation, Relay for Life, MS Walk, Girls Inc., Daddy Daughter Dance and beach clean-ups.
Awards
2013:
Greek Awards, Top 10 Greek - Gina White
2014:
Greek Awards, Panhellenic President of the Year - Sarah Tolbert
2015:
2015 Guardian Ad Litem Community Advocated of the Year for the State of Florida
Greek Awards, Volunteer of the Year - Brenna St Pierre
Greek Awards, Top 10 Greek - Brenna St Pierre
Greek Awards, Top 10 Greek - Sara Gaver
Greek Awards, 2015 Continual Improvement Award
Greek Awards, 2015 Case Study Award
Greek Week 2015 Champions
2016:
Greek Awards, 2016 Chapter of the Year
Greek Awards, 2016 Excellence in Integrity
Greek Awards, 2016 Excellence in Personal Growth
Greek Awards, Top 10 Greek - Disaffiliated Sister
Greek Awards, Panhellenic President of the Year - Disaffiliated Sister
Homecoming 2016 Champions
Lipsync 2016 Champions
Milestones:
2015:
- Raised over $10,000 for Guardian Ad Litem
- Founded the Love Yourself Campaign
- Founded Guardian Ad Litem “Carnival” to benefit local CASA kids
- Greek Week Champions
- Raised $1,000 in 2 hours for Circle of Sisterhood at our bi-annual Love Yourself event
- Won Homecoming for the first time
- Won LipSync for the first time
- 1st Place in KD’s Philanthropy Week - Spring
- 3rd Place at Zeta Round-Up
- Won LipSync for the second year in a row
- 1st Place in Alpha Phi’s Philanthropy Week
- 1st Place in Delta Gamma’s Deck Dance & Philanthropy Week
- 1st Place in Zeta Tau Alpha’s Crown Classic
- 2nd Place in Alpha Chi Omega’s Bubble Ball
- 3rd Place in KD’s Philanthropy Week
- 2nd Place in Theta Chi’s Philanthropy Week