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The men of Alpha Tau Omega would like to welcome you. We think you will find SIU to be a fine academic institution offering a variety of learning experiences. The University environment presents many opportunities both on and off campus, but they can be missed unless you make a commitment. By joining Alpha Tau Omega you are saying yes to responsibility and leadership, two strong characteristics which we strive to cultivate. Fraternity life is a challenge and helps prepare you for the future. Members of Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) hold numerous leadership positions on campus as well as within the chapter. We participate actively in intramural sports, all-Greek events, and campus professional clubs and associations. Membership in ATO is much more than a place to live, for the friends you make here are Brothers, a life-long bond which is unparalleled. The brothers of Alpha Tau Omega invite you to take a good look at the Greek System and ATO. By going through recruitment, you will be taking a step into the future which will benefit you for the rest of your life. We hope that you will respond to the opportunity because being in a fraternity is certainly an exciting and rewarding experience. At Alpha Tau Omega, we take it to a new level. |
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Alpha Tau Omega is amongst the most active and diverse fraternities at Southern Illinois University. Our members' strong brotherhood and commitment to teamwork has made ATO the place to be for our academics, community service, social functions, and athletics. Look closely at Alpha Tau Omega and we are confident you will agree that ATO is an exceptional fraternity for your college experience.
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| At ATO, we realize that academics are our top priority. We have a 2.50 GPA minimum requirement for any men interested in joining. Our success leads to members consistently on the Dean's List, receive academic scholarships and are enrolled in honors classes. With Almost every major represented, assistance is available from upper-classmen for fellow members that may be experiencing difficulty in the classroom. A Finally, our scholarship chairman is always available to as is any member with academic difficulties or questions |
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ATHLETICS
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One look at our trophy case makes the Alpha Tau Omega's winning tradition look obvious. With outstanding records in all intramural sports, ATO has been the team to beat year after year! ATO represents itself on the playing fields of Southern Illinois University with members on the football team, track team, and baseball team. Understanding that sports are important part of fraternity life, ATO members take them very seriously. This is shown through excellent participation and our outstanding records in intramural sports continually through the years. |
| The men of Alpha Tau Omega spend considerable time helping others. We bring enthusiasm and energy to people who aren't as fortunate as us. We visit homes for the elderly, entertain grade school children and sponsor many charity fundraisers. We also work at the SIU blood drive every semester, collect canned food for churches at Christmas and Thanksgiving and walk to collect money for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Finally, we sponsor Brothers Against Drunk Driving (B.A.D.D.) which allows all brothers to have a safe mode of transportation. | SOCIAL SERVICE |
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SOCIAL EVENTS
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Alpha Tau Omega enjoys an extensive
social calendar year around with scheduled events, theme
functions, house parties, and an annual Spring Formal. We also engage in many exchanges with the Sororities throughout
the year. We have special events such as Parents Weekend,
Homecoming, Founder's Day, and Brotherhood retreats. At ATO, we work hard and play hard. Balancing academics with social activities makes ATO a great place to be! |
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If you decide to join us, your pledgeship
will be a major part of your semester. Pledgeship is an
important time to adjust -- to college, to good scholarship, and
to Greek Life. Our program is designed to encourage men to explore their potential. As a new member, you will form friendships and learn about the history and philosophy of the Fraternity. This will be a busy time in your life, full of rewarding experiences. Leadership, responsibility and respect are all emphasized through the fraternity's activities. After completing a successful pledgeship, you will become initiated into the Brotherhood of Alpha Tau Omega, which will bring a lifetime of benefits.
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PLEDGESHIP & INITIATION
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The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at Southern Illinois University is proud of our heritage, accomplishments, relative position of excellence at SIU and what the future has in store for us. But we need good, dedicated, caring, energetic people for the future. ATO is committed to recruiting interested men all year along. Our typical recruitment process will continue through the first eight weeks of classes. If your interested to find out more we would encourage you to contact us. Contact Information: Jose Sanchez Chapter Recruitment Chairman Phone: Email: jsanch4@siu.edu Nate Rodriguez Chapter President Phone: (847) 613-8183 Email: nrod22@siu.edu Online Interest Form: To learn more about the ATO advantage and becoming a member of ATO, please complete the fill out a form by Clicking Here. We will receive your information or questions and you should get a response for your inquiries within a few days. |
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