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Up Coming Events:
Apr 26th- TKE/Delta Mu Pi Date/Service Auction 8 PM Curris Center
Dance Floor
Apr 28th- “White Tee Party” with Beta-Chi
Chapter at SIU
Apr 29th – Pi Kappa Alpha Tug-o-war
May 5th –Relay for Life with Delta Mu Pi
Summer Retreat is currently being planned- TBA
*Any questions contact Eric Coon
Principles of Tau Kappa Epsilon
Fraternity
Choosing to join a fraternity is a decision of
importance. With all the fraternities available on college and university
campuses today, finding the one that fits your personality and goals is
essential. Then, to make a good decision, you will need to con sider the
facts.
Here are some facts to know about Tau Kappa Epsilon.
1. Leadership
2. Scholarship
3. Growth
4. Graduation
5. Investment
Fraternities produce
leaders...scholars...graduates...men of commitment.
Leadership
TKE offers young men the opportunity to develop as leaders--and prepares
them to use those skills during their lifetime. Leadership opportunities
abound during your college years. TKE enables and encourages your
leadership in campus and chapter activities, in addition to those in the
community. These activities are often service, social, or sports
oriented. In 1991 alone, TKE men contributed more than 25,000 hours and
raised more than $75,000 for Special Olympics, the fraternity's national
philanthropy. Studies
show that 76 percent of our nation's senators, 85 percent of key
executives, and 71 percent of the men listed in "Who's Who in America" are fraternity men.
Scholarship
TKE membership requires attention to solid academic performance, good
scholarship, and achievement. Personal success is acknowledged through
awards, grants, and educational programs. Approaching academics with
discipline is a principle upheld by TKE men. A strong academic record not
only prepares you for success after you get your degree, it represents
your strength of mind and character to the world. All college fraternities
stress the importance of academic achievement. A successful college experience
is the basis of the Greek system.
Growth
TKE, an international fraternity, is the fastest growing fraternity on
the continent. It has been the first fraternity chartered on more
colleges than any other fraternity. TKE is a popular fraternity. In
general, the fraternity system is continuing a pattern of steady growth
that began after World War II. Since 1941, the total number of chapters
on college campuses has increased every year without exception. Today, there are more than
5,000 chapters of national-international fraternities at more than 700
institutions of higher learning.
Graduation
Prepared to enter the world, TKE men embody the principles promoted by
the fraternity and are poised for success. They belong to TKE..."The
Fraternity for Life." TKE develops well-rounded men. They are men
committed to brotherhood, community service, scholarship, and leadership.
They are prepared to exemplify these charactersistics for the rest of
their lives. According
to a nationwide study of fraternity and sorority members, by belonging to
a fraternity your chances or graduating are greater by up to 10 percent.
Investment
Joining TKE requires time, effort, loyalty, and only a little money. And
thousands of men have accepted the choice to belong, the challenge to
become. TKE men know that their commitment to the fraternity requires
effort and discipline, as well as the funds to support the services the
fraternity provides to its members and the community. A U.S. Office of education
report shows that less than 1.5 percent of the average college man's
expenses goes for fraternity dues.
Why choose TKE over other fraternities at Murray State?
1. Size - When you are part of TKE, you are
part of the college fraternity in the world.
2. Strength - TKE has been rated number one in
overall strength by an independent firm
3. Tradition - Zeta Chi of TKE was chartered at
Murray State in 1959. We were a
member of the university's first Interfraternity Council. On an
international level, the spirit and traditions of TKE chapters have made
us the most well known fraternity. You could join fellow Tekes
including Ronald Reagan, elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Les Paul, Merv
Griffin, Lawrence Welk, The Everly Brothers, Terry Bradshaw, Marv Levy,
Phil Simms, and Conrad Hilton just to name a few.
4. Alumni Support - Many of our alumni have
gone on to achieve great success, and they continue to stay active and
give back to the Zeta Chi chapter. Several are even faculty members
at MSU.
5. We put education first - Many students are
concerned that Greek life will have a negative impact on their academic
performance. Academic success is priority for the members of the
Zeta Chi chapter of TKE. Our International Headquarters even has
established a Student Loan Fund.
6. Forge
your own path - The Zeta Chi chapter was just recently reactivated
after going inactive in the 1990s. You have a one in a lifetime
opportunity to create new traditions and play a vital role in determining
the direction that we will take. Many leadership roles exist for
you to leave your mark on this campus for years to come.
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