Tau Kappa Epsilon - West Virginia University

We Are Rho Chapter

Tau Kappa Epsilon is a brotherhood of men who support each other's mental, moral, and social development. Since its founding in 1899, more than 250,000 men of the best character have become members. We currently operate Chapters and Colonies on 273 college campuses across the United States and Canada, which makes us the largest college social fraternity in the world. Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon value scholarship, character, leadership, teamwork, service, and brotherhood. We aim to make a positive difference in society, and become better people in the process.

Tau Kappa Epsilon is a brotherhood of men who support each other's mental, moral, and social development. Since its founding in 1899, more than 250,000 men of the best character have become members. We currently operate Chapters and Colonies on 273 college campuses across the United States and Canada, which makes us the largest college social fraternity in the world. Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon value scholarship, character, leadership, teamwork, service, and brotherhood. We aim to make a positive difference in society, and become better people in the process.

Founded on January 1st, 1923, Rho Chapter has experienced a rich and diverse 86 years of history. Currently WVU TKE has active members who study a wide range of subjects from Engineering to Accounting to Chemistry. We pride ourselves on our diversity and mutually selective membership. As a Chapter at West Virginia University, we support our school and our community by volunteering, attending school athletic events and participating in all facets of Greek and Student life.

Founded on January 1st, 1923, Rho Chapter has experienced a rich and diverse 86 years of history. Currently WVU TKE has active members who study a wide range of subjects from Engineering to Accounting to Chemistry. We pride ourselves on our diversity and mutually selective membership. As a Chapter at West Virginia University, we support our school and our community by volunteering, attending school athletic events and participating in all facets of Greek and Student life.

Latest Chapter News

TKE On Cover of The Daily Athenaeum - May 4th 2010

Since the beginning of last year, members of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity have been enjoying the company of a local high school student living with Down syndrome.

http://www.thedaonline.com/news/frat-welcomes-disabled-teen-1.1435976

New members of Tau Kappa Epsilon - April 24th, 2010

As of April 24th, 2010 we Initiated 7 new members of Tau Kappa Epsilon, Rho Chapter. Congratulations and welcome to:

Corey Bell
James Brunett
Mynor Celis
John Geaney
Dan O'Malloy
Terrance Monroe
George Ponce

New Rho Chapter Officers - April 9th 2010

Below are the new Rho Chapter officers for the upcoming 2010-2011 WVU school year. Congratulations!

	Scroll Number	Name	Position	Major	Hometown
P	1136	Will Carswell	Prytanis	Business	Fredrick, MD
P	1149	Eric Bechtel	Internal Epiprytanis	Biology	Harrisburg, PA
P	1196	Jake Springer	External Epiprytanis	International Reations	North Beach, MD
P	1162	Hunter Timko	Crysophylos	Physical Edcation	Hillsborough, NJ
P	1138	Gabe Gibellino	Histor	Secondary Education/ English	Bear, DE
P	1146	Shaun Hansen	Pylortes	Criminology and Investigations	Woodcliff Lake, NJ
P	1155	Dom Guillermo	Hegemon	Communication Studies	Morgantown, WV
P	1158	Matt Plantier	Hypophetes	Advertising	Burlington, NJ
P	1182	Josh Cooper	Grammateus	Journalism	Clarksburg, WV

#1 Recruiting Chapter - February 15, 2010

Rho Chapter at WVU has just become ranked #1 Recruiting Chapter out of 273 TKE chapters.

Congratulations to 21 new Tekes! - December 5th, 2009

As of December 5th, 2009 Rho Chapter initiated 21 new Tekes, bringing our chapter size to 71 members!

Congratulations to Josh Azoff, Peyton Bartlett, Brian Berlin, Josh Cooper, Andrew Greaves, Adam Howell, Sam Inberg, John Jennings, Brendan Jobin, Markus Keller, Jake Lambuth, Jeff Lavin, Blake Lehmann, Kyle McAuley, Kevin Miller, Josh Raymond, Nick Sagginario, Jake Springer, Ben Tantillo, Matt Torres, and Aj Warne.

Top TKE Chapter Award! - July 22, 2009

Dear Men of the Rho Chapter of TKE:

It is our pleasure to inform you that your chapter has been selected as a Top TKE Chapter for the 2008-2009 academic year.

This year’s winners were chosen from a highly competitive group of applicants. Your chapter is one of only 10 total chapters, out of all the TKE chapters across the United States and Canada (268 total), chosen to receive this distinction. Your selection was based on your high achievement in the following Awards of Excellence categories:

Excellence in Recruitment - Results

Excellence in Recruitment - Chapter Size

Excellence in Involvement - Alumni Relations

Excellence in Achievement - Academic Success

Excellence in Achievement - Extracurricular Activities

On behalf of the Grand Council, Volunteers and Offices of the Grand Chapter staff, we are pleased to present you with these awards in recognition of your chapter’s efforts and accomplishments during the 2008-2009 academic year. We are all very proud of the Rho chapter.

Your chapter, along with the other winners of the Top TKE Chapter Award, will be featured in the summer 2009 issue of The Teke magazine, and on our website, www.tke.org.

Your award will be presented to you at the 55th Biennial Conclave in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 6-9, 2009. We look forward to recognizing your chapter at the Undergraduate Awards Banquet, and hope to see continued success from your chapter in the future.

Yours in the Bond,

Ben Carroll, Executive Assistant to the CEO

TKE at WVU

While Greek Life at WVU is only a little more than 10% of the total population, Rho Chapter fills the void with a very large presence on campus and in the community. The chapter participates in Flag Football, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Indoor Soccer and Basketball intramural's. We have partnered with the Morgantown Chapter of Habitat for Humanity every year for the last 8 years on housing projects for low income families. We strive for excellence in the classroom, the community and on the athletic fields. Our most recent accomplishments include:

2008 / 2009 - #1 Recruiting Chapter
2008 / 2009 - Top TKE Chapter Award
- Excellence in Recruitment - Results
- Excellence in Recruitment - Chapter Size
- Excellence in Involvement - Alumni Relations
- Excellence in Achievement - Academic Success
- Excellence in Achievement - Extracurricular Activities
2008 / 2009 - West Virginia University Interfraternal Council Most Improved Fraternity
2008 Pan-Hellenic and IFC Homecoming Competition Champions
2007 / 2008 - West Virginia University Interfraternal Council Most Improved Fraternity
2007 / 2008 - TKE National Awards (Tied For Most Awards Among All Chapters)
- Excellence in Involvement for Alumni Relations
- Excellence in Achievement for Extracurricular Activities
- Excellence in Recruitment
- Excellence in Involvement for Community Service
- Excellence in Recruitment for Chapter Size
- Honorable Mention for Academic Success
2006 / 2007 - West Virginia University Interfraternal Council Most Improved Fraternity
2006 / 2007 - West Virginia University Interfraternal Council Best Scholarship
2006 Grant Stetz Crowned West Virginia University Homecoming King
2006 3rd Place Greek Week Competition
2006 2nd Runner Up Delta Gamma Flag Football Anchor Bowl
2005 Runner Up Delta Gamma Flag Football Anchor Bowl
2005 Pan-Hellenic and IFC Homecoming Competition Champions