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Teak of the week

  • Frater WK Johnston III M.D. for donating $250 towards our fall rush shirts.

    • TKE Facts

    TKE isn't just an undergraduate fraternity experience, but a lifelong brotherhood.

    With more than 270 chapters across North America, there are many TKE chapters to visit when on the road traveling to games as a spectator.

    TKE focuses on balancing your in classroom learning with hands on, out of classroom experiences. Think of it this way your college classes provide the knowledge base for your future, while TKE enhances your experience level and gives you the opportunity to apply what you have learned.

    What is the official flower of Tau Kappa Epsilon?

    The red carnation
    Studies show that 76 percent of Congress, 71 percent of the men listed in "Who's Who in America," and 85 percent of the Fortune 500 executives belong to a fraternity.

    Through TKE you have the opportunity to meet others on campus and in the community through involvement in organizations, events, mixers with sororities, intramurals, educational programs, and more...

    100 of the 158 cabinet members since 1900 have been fraternity men

    Approximately 80% of all Fortune 500 executives are fraternity men

    Tau Kappa Epsilon offers a team setting which allows an athlete to transfer his leadership skills from the athletic field into heir chapter, campus and community.

    Tau Kappa Epsilon s Educational Foundation provides more than 90 scholarships, totaling nearly $100,000.

    TKE has 27 Professional Staff Members and Hundreds of Volunteer Staff Members across the U.S. and Canada who work with undergraduates to improve and grow their chapters.

    TKE offers extensive leadership education opportunities, including: Regional Leadership Conferences, The Charles R. Walgreen TKE Leadership Academy, Conclave (our biennial fraternity‐wide conference), and grants for programs such as the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) and Futures Quest, as well as many more.
    In 2007‐08, TKE conducted more than 120,000 hours equaling more than $2.4 million in donated time, which averages to nearly 600 hours per chapter or 13 hours per member. TKE also raised nearly $500,000 for philanthropic causes, which averages to almost $2,500 per chapter and more than $50 per member.
    40 of the 47 Supreme Court Justices since 1910 have been fraternity men.

    When recruiting new members, TKE considers men "not for wealth, rank, or honor; but for personal worth and character."
    Tau Kappa Epsilon publishes a quarterly magazine titled The Teke.

    Greek Life aims to bring together a community of committed leaders. And TKE believes leadership is impact and influence, not title or authority. So whether you are an officer, committee member, or just a member, you can mold, enhance, and demonstrate your leadership capabilities in TKE.

    The highest ranking frater in the United States Armed forces is General Joe Ralston, Frater Joe is Supreme Commander of NATO at the moment. 09-29-01

    TKE believes the essential elements of brotherhood are love, charity, and esteem...thus placing value on personal relationships, diversity, and generosity toward all.

    The TKE Educational Foundation provides hundreds of thousands of dollars for educational programming and scholarships, all for our members.

    All but 3 United States Presidents since 1825 have been fraternity men

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      Written by Joshua Hernandez

      About TKE!

       

      1. What makes TKE different from other fraternities?

      2. Do you have to live in the fraternity house?

      3. How much time will the education process take?

      4. Will joining Tau Kappa Epsilon affect my grades?

      5. Why choose Tau Kappa Epsilon?

      6. Can you become a TEKE as a transfer student?

      7. All you guys do is party...

      8. Aren't all fraternities like the ones I see in movies and on TV?

      9. So, What do you Guys do anyway?

      10. I'm interested but have some more questions, what should i do?

      11. How we pronounce TKE

       

      What makes TKE different from other fraternities?

      Since our founding in 1899, Tau Kappa Epsilon has always seen itself as different from other social fraternities. This perception has led TKE to become the world's largest international fraternity. Our founders felt that fraternities had degenerated from institutions of scholarly attainment to mere social clubs. Our founders started an organization "whose avowed purpose was to aid college men in mental, moral, and social development," and that is a mission we have not strayed from. Our mission is no different than it was in 1899 and the challenge is no less intimidating. Building better men is what TKE has always been about. For nearly 100 years, Tau Kappa Epsilon has been building better men. Taking young men and building them into young leaders. Leaders who are prepared to face the world complete with a set of values and beliefs that add a distinctive advantage to a man's efforts throughout his life. We have always based our membership "not for wealth, rank, or honor, but for personal worth and character." One only needs to read The Declaration of Principles to understand what Tau Kappa Epsilon stands for.
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      Do you have to live in the fraternity house?

      No. However its encouraged.
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      How much time will the education process take?

      Typically, after accepting a bid the education process will last from 6-10 weeks. Setting aside a few hours free during week nights would be needed. The process can be equated to a three unit class.
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      Will joining Tau Kappa Epsilon affect my grades?

      Hopefully joining Tau Kappa Epsilon will give you tools to improve your grades above what you could accomplish on your own and it will certainly not detract from your studies. Academics always come first.
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      Why choose Tau Kappa Epsilon?

      The strength of Tau Kappa Epsilon is its brotherhood. TKE men are committed to the principles of scholarship, community service, leadership, friendship, and physical well-being. As a TKE, you will pursue a good education, volunteer in your community, participate in social activities with other fraternities or student groups on campus, serve in a leadership role in your chapter, challenge other fraternities to athletic contests-- and more.
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      Can you become a TKE as a transfer student?

      Sure, right now we have about 10 active transfer students. Never too late to contribute and be part of something great.
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      All you guys do is party...

      Because Tau Kappa Epsilon is a "social" fraternity many people have taken that to mean simply "partying." Part of becoming a socially mature adult involves interaction with those around you, and TKE holds several social events throughout the course of the school year to aid in that development. You don't have to belong to a fraternity to party, but the risk you take by mixing people in unfamiliar and uncontrolled environments can be costly. The rumors that you have heard or clips from Animal House simply do not exist within our chapter. We follow specific Risk Management guidelines which are designed to allow everyone to have fun, but without any unfortunate side effects. TKE has created a social fraternity that defines "social" not simply as parties and celebration, but rather one in which celebrations and parties are the rewards for our successes.
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      Aren't all fraternities like the ones I see in movies and on TV?

      Unfortunately we are subject to such stereotypes. Though TKE is under the umbrella of a fraternity, it offers so much more for its brothers and the community. Unlike most fraternities, TKE focuses on brotherhood and maturing into civil and productive men.
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      So, What do you Guys do anyway?

      TKE is proud to be an active member of the community by hosting community service events among other important roles in our community.
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      I'm interested but have some more questions, what should i do?

       

      Use our contact page or find us on twitter
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      TKE, Teke [we pronounce it "teak"]

      Usage:

      Josh and Andrew are the tekes that work on this website.

       

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