Sigma Omicron Epsilon | |
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ΣΟΕ | |
Founded | March 30, 1997 East Carolina University |
Emphasis | Native American |
Scope | Regional |
Colors | Yellow, White and Blue |
Symbol | Butterfly |
Flower | Yellow Rose |
Publication | The Butterfly Bulletin |
Philanthropy | Breast cancer awareness and education |
Chapters | 3 |
Nickname | SOE |
Headquarters | PO Box 30458 Greenville, NC 27833 USA |
Website | Official website |
Sigma Omicron Epsilon, Inc. (ΣΟΕ), also known as SOE, is a Native American sorority founded in 1997 at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. [1] [2] [3] It is one of eight fraternities and sororities across the United States that is considered historically Native American. [4] [5]
Sigma Omicron Epsilon was founded on March 30, 1997, on the campus of East Carolina University by seven Native American women. [6] Its founders envisioned a sisterhood that promoted Native American culture and education, as well as a network for its members. [6] [1] Any women with an interest in Native American culture are eligible for membership. [1]
The sorority's founders were Deidre Arlene Jacobs-Blanks, Jolena Bullard, Berna Linette Chavis, Cabrina Lynne Cummings, Candance Holona Hammonds, Patrice Henderson, and Una Gail Locklear. [1]
Sigma Omicron Epsilon's colors are blue, white, and yellow. [6] Its flower is the yellow rose and its symbol is the butterfly. [6]
The sorority's national philanthropy is breast cancer awareness and education. [7] Its members participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and a variety of fundraisers. [7] It also offers a scholarship to a female student attending its chapter institutions. [8] In 2019, the East Carolina chapter co-sponsored the My Culture is Not a Costume campaign. [9] The chapters also bring Native American speakers to campus. [10]
Chapter | Chartered | Institution | Location | Status | Reference |
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Alpha | March 30, 1997 | East Carolina University | Greenville, North Carolina | Active | [11] [3] |
Beta | 2004 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, North Carolina | Active | [12] [13] |
Gamma | January 2007 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, North Carolina | Active | [14] |
Graduate | 2011 | Active | [15] |