Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE)
Nationally, Tau Kappa Epsilon was founded on January 10, 1899, at Illinois Wesleyan University by five determined students. They established a new society, the Knights of Classic Lore, seeking to create a brotherhood based on character and merit, rather than wealth or social standing. The organization’s purpose was to foster mental, moral, and social development in college men.
The Tau Nu Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon was chartered in 1994
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Motto
Better Men for a Better World
Mission
To aid men in their mental, moral, and social development for life.
Vision
Tau Kappa Epsilon creates lifelong relationships that enhance educational, interpersonal, community, and professional success.
Philanthropy
TKE contributes to the advancement of society through the personal growth of our members and service to others, such as fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Important Symbols
TKE's Equilateral Triangle
TKE's Flag
Colors
Cherry red and Cool gray
Coat of Arms
TKE
Creed
* To Believe in love and loyalty to my College, my Fraternity, my Country, and my God;
* To Believe in the worthiness and dignity of my fellow man, and judge him solely upon his personal worth and character;
* To Believe with fidelity in the traditions and ideals of my Fraternity, and upon my sacred honor, to uphold them;
* To Believe in the constant search for truth, and through it, to seek the goal of wisdom;
* To Believe in the life based upon integrity, justice, sincerity, patience, moderation, culture, and challenge in order to serve as a responsible, mature member of society;
* To Believe in the cardinal principles of Love, Charity, and Esteem and to use them to guide my life;
* To Believe in my Fraternity as a brotherhood of gentlemen in perpetual quest of excellence as a way of life.