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| Delta Alpha Omega | |
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| ΔΑΩ | |
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| Founded | August 18, 2001 University of Texas at Arlington |
| Type | Service and Social |
| Scope | Statewide |
| Colors | White, Black, Sky Blue, Navy Blue |
| Mascot | Griffin |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Texas USA |
Delta Alpha Omega Multicultural Fraternity Incorporated ("Omega Men" or "Dayos", pronounced "Day-oh") is a multicultural Fraternity that was founded on August 18, 2001 at the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas[1]. Of the many multicultural Greek letter organizations that have been created in the last 20 years as part of the Multicultural Greek Movement, Delta Alpha Omega is one of the few, and among the first, to have been founded in the state of Texas.[2]
History edit
On Wednesday, August 18, 2001, four men, Eric Sanchez, Edward Martinez, Sebastian Gutierrez, and Rogelio Garcia, came together and formed the beginnings of Delta Alpha Omega Multicultural Fraternity. After several months of continual improvement, they decided to incorporate the Fraternity in order to improve the organization's cohesion and improve the chances of future expansion. Also, by undergoing incorporation, the entire membership of the organization was classified as an individual entity. After successfully incorporating their organization, the Fraternity officially became known as Delta Alpha Omega Multicultural Fraternity Incorporated.
Symbols and Traditions edit
Griffin edit
The Griffin is the official mascot of Delta Alpha Omega and is representative of supremacy over both the earth and sky. The Griffin may also hold other symbolic meanings to members of the Fraternity. Some chapters have also utilized the lotus blossom with two buds as the unofficial fraternity flower, referencing Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire, whose royal family used Griffin imagery in tombs and palaces[3].
Colors and Coat of Arms edit
The official Fraternity colors of navy blue, sky blue, white, and black also hold special significance to members of Delta Alpha Omega. These colors are prominent on the coat of arms and are also frequently worn on official Fraternity sanctioned clothing and jewelry.
Philanthropy and Service edit
Community Service plays a large role in Delta Alpha Omega. This comes from the fact that it is classified as both a service and social organization. It is very common for chapters to hold fundraisers, programming, or other events geared toward several different philanthropic organizations. This flexibility has given Delta Alpha Omega the ability to quickly raise funds and bring awareness to issues ranging from international disasters, like the earthquake in Haiti, to homelessness and poverty in their own communities.
Associations edit
Currently, Delta Alpha Omega is affiliated with the Multicultural Greek Council at The University of Texas at Arlington and at The University of Texas at Austin. However, despite their similar titles, the Multicultural Greek Council at UT Austin is exclusive to Greek organizations who are specifically Multicultural. The MGC at UT Austin is the only council of it's kind in the Southern United States[4].