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The History of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

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  • Owen Ison Truitt Born

    • November 20, 1868

    Owen Ison Truitt was born at Spring Bay, Woodford County, Illinois, a tiny village a few miles north of Peoria, on the east side of the Illinois River, on November 20, 1868. He was therefore thirty years old at the time of the founding. His secondary education was also gained at the Wesleyan Academy. As he and Settles graduated in the same class on June 19, 1902, they must have become well acquainted both in the Academy and as fellow freshman in college. Both were in training for, and after graduation entered, the ministry of the Methodist Church, and both held student pastorates. Frater Truitt subsequently served four pastorates all in the Central Illinois Conference. On July 13, 1929, both he and his wife were killed in an automobile accident. He was the first of the Founders of "the Miracle Fraternity" to pass into the Chapter Eternal.

  • Joseph Lorenzo Settles Born

    • November 02, 1871

    Joseph Lorenzo Settles was born November 2, 1871, in the little town of Lexington, seventeen miles northeast of Bloomington, Illinois. He entered Illinois Wesleyan Academy in the fall of 1896, and was known as "Dad" Settles; he was nearly 25 years old at the time. He completed the Academy coursework and enrolled in college, graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1902. After graduation, he served as a minister for the Methodist Episcopal Church for over 18 years. He then served as Assistant Treasurer of the Methodist Centenary Fund and later moved to Los Angeles as the Executive Secretary for the Los Angeles Rotary Club. Founder Settles remained in Los Angeles until his death on February 15, 1943.

  • Charles Roy Atkinson Born

    • October 17, 1877

    C. Roy Atkinson, who was always called by his middle name, was born in Bloomington, October 17, 1877, and lived there all his life. He entered Illinois Wesleyan in 1896, and graduated in 1900. He was therefore a junior at the time of the founding and scholastically two years ahead of his fellow Founders. He was a quiet young man but a fine singer, music being the great passion of his whole life. He had a leading place in many church choirs of Bloomington, and at the time of his death, was director of music in the Sunday school of the First Christian Church. He was official organist for the Order of the Eastern Star and he played for various functions of the Masonic Lodge. He was also chairman of the music committee of the Kiwanis Club, of which he was a Past President and Charter Member. Frater Atkinson died in an automobile accident on September 14, 1930. A peculiarity of his funeral was the absence of vocal music since none of the many persons with whom he had sung could trust themselves not to break down during the service.

  • James Carson McNutt Born

    • June 13, 1878

    James Carson McNutt was born on June 13, 1878, in Herrick, Illinois. McNutt was the first person whom Frater Settles approached with his plan for a new fraternal organization. After graduating in 1901, Frater McNutt taught school in Southern Illinois for a while before entering Washington University School of Medicine. He received the medical degree in 1905. Dr. McNutt was a general practitioner for many years and, in 1955, received the Illinois Medical Society's gold pin for fifty years of active practice. He was a well-respected physician who helped found two nursing schools. McNutt kept an avid interest in the fraternity, as evidenced by his attendance at Conclaves, his frequent speeches at Founders' Day and other Teke banquets, and by his joining with the other Founders in addressing the Fraternity at large. On May 19, 1962, this last of the Founders joined those who had gone before, dying at the age of 83.

  • Clarence Arthur Mayer Born

    • May 18, 1879

    Clarence Arthur Mayer, Frater McNutt's roommate, was born on May 18, 1879 at Mt. Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. Frater Mayer graduated from Illinois Wesleyan in 1902. Mayer was the most colorful of the Founders. He was a musician of great natural ability and exceptional training. His field was the piano and pipe organ. In 1916, he and his wife and Wallace Grieves founded the Springfield College of Music and Allied Arts, of which he continued to be the director until 1926. Frater Mayer never ceased to be an active Teke and, along with Founder McNutt, laid down the eight criteria by which a real Teke will always be recognized, codifying the creed of the Founders. When Clarence A. Mayer died on August 8, 1960, Tau Kappa Epsilon lost not only a Founder but an inspiring leader.

  • The Knights of Classic Lore Is Founded

    • January 10, 1899

    The Knights of Classic Lore was founded.

  • Declaration of Principles Drafted

    • January 01, 1907

    National Founder William Wilson, during the winter months of 1907-1908, wrote the Declaration of Principles, spending many weeks preparing this document for presentation to the Fraternity. Never once modified since its original drafting, the Declaration of Principles stands today as the most important document in the Fraternity. It codifies the basic beliefs of Tau Kappa Epsilon and states two great dangers in college fraternity life: an attitude of exclusiveness toward non-fraternity men, and a bitter and unfriendly spirit toward other fraternities on campus.

  • Opportunity Out of Defeat

    • October 19, 1907

    Late in 1907, several undergraduate members of Tau Kappa Epsilon were again preparing a petition to be presented to the Phi Delta Theta national convention in 1908. The wisdom of petitioning, however, was being questioned with increasing frequency. To increase enthusiasm for this fourth attempt, a banquet was held on October 19, 1907, at which speeches were made both advocating and questioning the proposal. One of the most notable and influential speeches given was a blistering address by Wallace G. McCauley, titled "Opportunity Out of Defeat," in which he advocated the abandonment of the petitioning process and the substitution of a campaign for TKE to become its own national fraternity.

  • The First Edition of THE TEKE Magazine is Released

    • January 01, 1908

    The year 2008 marked the Diamond Anniversary (100 years) of THE TEKE magazine. The first edition appeared in January 1908 and was a 20-page booklet of 7 by 10 inches bound with a gray cover and the title THE TEKE within a red triangle. Clyde M. Leach, Alpha Chapter, was the editor.

  • Conclave 1909

    • February 17, 1909

    Conclave 1909 was held at Alpha Chapter House.

  • Beta Installed

    • April 17, 1909

    The Beta was installed at Millikin University.

  • Conclave 1910

    • February 11, 1910

    Conclave 1910 was held at Alpha Chapter House.

  • Conclave 1911

    • February 10, 1911

    Conclave 1911 was held at Beta Chapter House.

  • The Triangle Is Formed

    • February 03, 1912

    The Gamma was installed at University of Illinois.

  • Conclave 1912

    • February 09, 1912

    Conclave 1912 was held at Alpha Chapter House.

  • Delta Installed

    • November 22, 1912

    The Delta was installed at Knox College.

  • Conclave 1913

    • February 14, 1913

    Conclave 1913 was held at Beta Chapter House.

  • Conclave 1914

    • April 17, 1914

    Conclave 1914 was held at Gamma Chapter House.

  • Conclave 1915

    • April 16, 1915

    Conclave 1915 was held at Gamma Chapter House.

  • Epsilon Installed

    • May 28, 1915

    The Epsilon was installed at Iowa State University.

  • Conclave 1916

    • April 28, 1916

    Conclave 1916 was held at Custer Hotel.

  • Zeta Installed

    • May 12, 1916

    The Zeta was installed at Coe College.

  • Eta Installed

    • February 17, 1917

    The Eta was installed at University of Chicago.

  • Theta Installed

    • March 10, 1917

    The Theta was installed at University of Minnesota.

  • Iota Installed

    • April 21, 1917

    The Iota was installed at Eureka College.

  • Conclave 1917

    • April 27, 1917

    Conclave 1917 was held at Sheldon-Munn Hotel.

  • Kappa Installed

    • May 12, 1917

    The Kappa was installed at Beloit College.

  • Lambda Installed

    • December 15, 1917

    The Lambda was installed at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

  • Conclave 1918

    • April 16, 1918

    Conclave 1918 was held at Hotel LaSalle.

  • Conclave 1919

    • April 25, 1919

    Conclave 1919 was held at Elk Clubrooms.

  • Mu Installed

    • September 19, 1919

    The Mu was installed at Carroll College.

  • Nu Installed

    • October 03, 1919

    The Nu was installed at University of California, Berkeley.

  • Conclave 1920

    • April 23, 1920

    Conclave 1920 was held at Hotel Radisson.

  • Xi Installed

    • September 17, 1920

    The Xi was installed at Washington University.

  • Conclave 1921

    • April 23, 1921

    Conclave 1921 was held at Park Hotel.

  • Omicron Installed

    • May 27, 1921

    The Omicron was installed at The Ohio State University.

  • Pi Installed

    • May 05, 1922

    The Pi was installed at Pennsylvania State University.

  • Conclave 1922

    • October 27, 1922

    Conclave 1922 was held at Hotel Montrose.

  • Rho Installed

    • January 01, 1923

    The Rho was installed at West Virginia University.

  • Scorpion Installed

    • May 24, 1923

    The Scorpion was installed at Cornell University.

  • Conclave 1923

    • October 25, 1923

    Conclave 1923 was held at Hotel Chase.

  • Tau Installed

    • January 17, 1924

    The Tau was installed at Oregon State University.

  • Conclave 1924

    • October 23, 1924

    Conclave 1924 was held at Illinois Hotel.

  • Upsilon Installed

    • January 01, 1925

    The Upsilon was installed at University of Michigan.

  • Phi Installed

    • May 28, 1925

    The Phi was installed at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

  • Chi Installed

    • May 20, 1926

    The Chi was installed at University of Washington.

  • Conclave 1926

    • September 02, 1926

    Conclave 1926 was held at Palmer House.

  • Psi Installed

    • November 23, 1926

    The Psi was installed at Gettysburg College.

  • Omega Installed

    • December 29, 1926

    The Omega was installed at Albion College.

  • Alpha-Alpha Installed

    • June 16, 1927

    The Alpha-Alpha was installed at Wabash College.

  • Alpha-Beta Installed

    • November 18, 1927

    The Alpha-Beta was installed at Ohio University.

  • Alpha-Gamma Installed

    • December 29, 1927

    The Alpha-Gamma was installed at Washington State University.

  • Alpha-Delta Installed

    • December 29, 1927

    The Alpha-Delta was installed at University of Idaho.

  • Conclave 1928

    • September 06, 1928

    Conclave 1928 was held at Hotel Orlando.

  • Alpha-Epsilon Installed

    • October 04, 1928

    The Alpha-Epsilon was installed at Monmouth College.

  • Alpha-Zeta Installed

    • December 20, 1928

    The Alpha-Zeta was installed at Purdue University.

  • Alpha-Eta Installed

    • June 02, 1930

    The Alpha-Eta was installed at Rutgers University.

  • Conclave 1930

    • September 03, 1930

    Conclave 1930 was held at Palace Hotel.

  • Alpha-Theta Installed

    • September 29, 1930

    The Alpha-Theta was installed at Whitman College.

  • Alpha-Iota Installed

    • November 20, 1930

    The Alpha-Iota was installed at Hamilton College.

  • Alpha-Kappa Installed

    • December 05, 1930

    The Alpha-Kappa was installed at University of Pennsylvania.

  • Alpha-Lambda Installed

    • January 29, 1931

    The Alpha-Lambda was installed at Kansas State University.

  • Alpha-Mu Installed

    • September 18, 1931

    The Alpha-Mu was installed at Ohio Wesleyan University.

  • Alpha-Nu Installed

    • January 01, 1932

    The Alpha-Nu was installed at University of New Hampshire.

  • Alpha-Xi Installed

    • December 16, 1932

    The Alpha-Xi was installed at Drake University.

  • Alpha-Omicron Installed

    • March 23, 1934

    The Alpha-Omicron was installed at New Mexico State University.

  • Alpha-Pi Installed

    • June 01, 1935

    The Alpha-Pi was installed at George Washington University.

  • Conclave 1935

    • September 05, 1935

    Conclave 1935 was held at Hotel Baker.

  • National Founders Named

    • September 05, 1935

    The most significant measure adopted at the twentieth Conclave was the recognition of Lester H. Martin, L.W. Tuesburg, William Wilson, and Wallace G. McCauley for their dedicated and untiring efforts in the building of Tau Kappa Epsilon. These four men were named National Founders for their work in making TKE truly a "national" fraternity.

  • Alpha-Rho Installed

    • June 10, 1937

    The Alpha-Rho was installed at University of Rhode Island.

  • Conclave 1937

    • September 02, 1937

    Conclave 1937 was held at Pfister Hotel.

  • Alpha-Sigma Installed

    • June 03, 1938

    The Alpha-Sigma was installed at University of North Dakota.

  • Alpha-Tau Installed

    • May 26, 1939

    The Alpha-Tau was installed at Drexel University.

  • Conclave 1939

    • September 07, 1939

    Conclave 1939 was held at French Lick Springs Hotel.

  • Alpha-Upsilon Installed

    • April 18, 1942

    The Alpha-Upsilon was installed at Fort Hays State University.

  • Alpha-Phi Installed

    • April 25, 1942

    The Alpha-Phi was installed at University of Kansas.

  • Conclave 1942

    • June 19, 1942

    Conclave 1942 was held at Edewater Beach Hotel.

  • Alpha-Chi Installed

    • September 12, 1942

    The Alpha-Chi was installed at University of Louisville.

  • First Field Secretaries Employed

    • September 15, 1945

    Frater Dr. R. C. Williams assumed the office of Grand Prytanis in 1944 and would serve in that capacity through 1949. Frater Williams led the massive task of rebuilding and expanding the Fraternity after World War II. In 1945, a plan was adopted, made possible by the Teke Loyalty Fund, of hiring Traveling Supervisors on a full-time basis. These recent graduates were of tremendous value in reactivating dormant chapters, in training and indoctrinating the Fraters of the active chapters, and in promoting the program of expansion that was to follow. For the first time in its long history (46 years), TKE hired a full-time Field Secretary, Marine Lieutenant Bob Nelson from Delta Chapter.

  • Alpha-Psi Installed

    • October 04, 1946

    The Alpha-Psi was installed at Davis & Elkins College.

  • Beta-Alpha Installed

    • October 26, 1946

    The Beta-Alpha was installed at Bradley University.

  • Beta-Beta Installed

    • January 18, 1947

    The Beta-Beta was installed at North Carolina State University.

  • Beta-Gamma Installed

    • February 01, 1947

    The Beta-Gamma was installed at Oklahoma State University.

  • Beta-Delta Installed

    • February 01, 1947

    The Beta-Delta was installed at University of Maryland.

  • Beta-Epsilon Installed

    • February 22, 1947

    The Beta-Epsilon was installed at Trine University.

  • Beta-Eta Installed

    • March 08, 1947

    The Beta-Eta was installed at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

  • Beta-Zeta Installed

    • April 10, 1947

    The Beta-Zeta was installed at Louisiana Tech University.

  • Beta-Theta Installed

    • April 13, 1947

    The Beta-Theta was installed at University of Missouri-Columbia.

  • Alpha-Omega Installed

    • May 24, 1947

    The Alpha-Omega was installed at University of California, Los Angeles.

  • Beta-Iota Installed

    • May 30, 1947

    The Beta-Iota was installed at Iowa Wesleyan College.

  • Beta-Kappa Installed

    • June 13, 1947

    The Beta-Kappa was installed at University of Oregon.

  • Beta-Lambda Installed

    • July 12, 1947

    The Beta-Lambda was installed at Auburn University.

  • Conclave 1947

    • September 04, 1947

    Conclave 1947 was held at Illini Union Building.

  • Beta-Mu Installed

    • December 06, 1947

    The Beta-Mu was installed at Bucknell University.

  • Beta-Nu Installed

    • December 06, 1947

    The Beta-Nu was installed at Marshall University.

  • Beta-Xi Installed

    • April 16, 1948

    The Beta-Xi was installed at Beta-Xi.

  • Beta-Omicron Installed

    • May 23, 1948

    The Beta-Omicron was installed at Wayne State University.

  • Beta-Pi Installed

    • June 05, 1948

    The Beta-Pi was installed at Georgia Institute of Technology.

  • Beta-Rho Installed

    • September 18, 1948

    The Beta-Rho was installed at University of Akron.

  • Beta-Sigma Installed

    • October 30, 1948

    The Beta-Sigma was installed at University of Southern California.

  • Beta-Tau Installed

    • November 27, 1948

    The Beta-Tau was installed at Florida Southern College.

  • Beta-Upsilon Installed

    • December 11, 1948

    The Beta-Upsilon was installed at University of Maine - Orono.

  • Beta-Phi Installed

    • January 01, 1949

    The Beta-Phi was installed at Louisiana State University.

  • Beta-Chi Installed

    • February 12, 1949

    The Beta-Chi was installed at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

  • Beta-Psi Installed

    • March 06, 1949

    The Beta-Psi was installed at Arkansas State University.

  • Beta-Omega Installed

    • April 23, 1949

    The Beta-Omega was installed at Missouri State University.

  • Gamma-Alpha Installed

    • May 21, 1949

    The Gamma-Alpha was installed at University of Wyoming.

  • Gamma-Beta Installed

    • May 21, 1949

    The Gamma-Beta was installed at Colorado State University.

  • Conclave 1949

    • August 31, 1949

    Conclave 1949 was held at Drake Hotel.

  • Golden Book Published

    • September 01, 1949

    The Golden Jubilee Conclave in Chicago, September 1-3, 1949, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Fraternity and marked the publication of The Golden Book of Tau Kappa Epsilon, a detailed history of the first fifty years of the Fraternity, compiled by Leland F. Leland.

  • Gamma-Gamma Installed

    • September 10, 1949

    The Gamma-Gamma was installed at University of Texas at El Paso.

  • Gamma-Epsilon Installed

    • October 14, 1949

    The Gamma-Epsilon was installed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

  • Gamma-Delta Installed

    • October 28, 1949

    The Gamma-Delta was installed at University of Miami.

  • Gamma-Zeta Installed

    • December 11, 1949

    The Gamma-Zeta was installed at Hartwick College.

  • Gamma-Eta Installed

    • December 18, 1949

    The Gamma-Eta was installed at Idaho State University.

  • Gamma-Theta Installed

    • January 28, 1950

    The Gamma-Theta was installed at University of Florida.

  • Gamma-Iota Installed

    • February 11, 1950

    The Gamma-Iota was installed at University of Colorado at Boulder.

  • Gamma-Kappa Installed

    • April 16, 1950

    The Gamma-Kappa was installed at Indiana University.

  • Gamma-Lambda Installed

    • May 19, 1950

    The Gamma-Lambda was installed at San Diego State University.

  • Gamma-Mu Installed

    • May 19, 1950

    The Gamma-Mu was installed at Furman University.

  • Gamma-Nu Installed

    • May 28, 1950

    The Gamma-Nu was installed at University of Toledo.

  • Gamma-Xi Installed

    • December 02, 1950

    The Gamma-Xi was installed at University of New Mexico.

  • Gamma-Omicron Installed

    • December 03, 1950

    The Gamma-Omicron was installed at University of Virginia.

  • Gamma-Pi Installed

    • January 13, 1951

    The Gamma-Pi was installed at Parsons College.

  • Gamma-Rho Installed

    • January 20, 1951

    The Gamma-Rho was installed at Indiana State University.

  • Gamma-Sigma Installed

    • January 27, 1951

    The Gamma-Sigma was installed at University of Kentucky.

  • Gamma-Tau Installed

    • February 17, 1951

    The Gamma-Tau was installed at University of Denver.

  • Gamma-Upsilon Installed

    • March 03, 1951

    The Gamma-Upsilon was installed at University of Texas at Austin.

  • Gamma-Phi Installed

    • May 11, 1951

    The Gamma-Phi was installed at Emporia State University.

  • Gamma-Chi Installed

    • May 12, 1951

    The Gamma-Chi was installed at Valparaiso University.

  • Conclave 1951

    • August 28, 1951

    Conclave 1951 was held at Hotel Roanoke.

  • Gamma-Psi Installed

    • October 20, 1951

    The Gamma-Psi was installed at Butler University.

  • Gamma-Omega Installed

    • March 14, 1952

    The Gamma-Omega was installed at Eastern Illinois University.

  • Delta-Alpha Installed

    • March 22, 1952

    The Delta-Alpha was installed at Western Michigan University.

  • Delta-Beta Installed

    • May 25, 1952

    The Delta-Beta was installed at Lake Forest College.

  • Delta-Gamma Installed

    • October 24, 1952

    The Delta-Gamma was installed at University of Connecticut.

  • Delta-Delta Installed

    • February 28, 1953

    The Delta-Delta was installed at University of Northern Colorado.

  • TKE Grants 100th Charter

    • February 28, 1953

    Tau Kappa Epsilon granted its 100th charter to an undergraduate chapter on February 28, 1953, when Delta Delta Tau, a local fraternity at Colorado State College, Greeley, was installed as Delta-Delta chapter.

  • Delta-Epsilon Installed

    • May 09, 1953

    The Delta-Epsilon was installed at Cleveland State University.

  • Delta-Zeta Installed

    • May 23, 1953

    The Delta-Zeta was installed at Southeast Missouri State University.

  • Delta-Eta Installed

    • May 31, 1953

    The Delta-Eta was installed at Northern Illinois University.

  • Conclave 1953

    • September 01, 1953

    Conclave 1953 was held at Hotel Savery.

  • Delta-Theta Installed

    • January 09, 1954

    The Delta-Theta was installed at California State University, Long Beach.

  • Delta-Iota Installed

    • April 10, 1954

    The Delta-Iota was installed at Lenoir-Rhyne University.

  • Delta-Kappa Installed

    • April 23, 1954

    The Delta-Kappa was installed at High Point University.

  • Delta-Lambda Installed

    • April 23, 1954

    The Delta-Lambda was installed at University of Central Missouri.

  • Delta-Mu Installed

    • May 15, 1954

    The Delta-Mu was installed at Pittsburg State University.

  • Delta-Nu Installed

    • May 15, 1954

    The Delta-Nu was installed at Northwest Missouri State University.

  • Delta-Xi Installed

    • May 16, 1954

    The Delta-Xi was installed at Miami University.

  • Delta-Omicron Installed

    • May 29, 1954

    The Delta-Omicron was installed at Central Michigan University.

  • Delta-Pi Installed

    • January 15, 1955

    The Delta-Pi was installed at Eastern Michigan University.

  • Delta-Rho Installed

    • January 29, 1955

    The Delta-Rho was installed at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

  • Delta-Sigma Installed

    • March 26, 1955

    The Delta-Sigma was installed at Morningside College.

  • Delta-Tau Installed

    • May 07, 1955

    The Delta-Tau was installed at University of Northern Iowa.

  • Delta-Upsilon Installed

    • May 07, 1955

    The Delta-Upsilon was installed at Missouri Valley College.

  • Delta-Chi Installed

    • May 08, 1955

    The Delta-Chi was installed at Gannon University.

  • Delta-Omega Installed

    • May 13, 1955

    The Delta-Omega was installed at Western State College of Colorado.

  • Delta-Phi Installed

    • May 14, 1955

    The Delta-Phi was installed at Saint Francis University.

  • Delta-Psi Installed

    • May 14, 1955

    The Delta-Psi was installed at North Dakota State University.

  • Epsilon-Alpha Installed

    • May 21, 1955

    The Epsilon-Alpha was installed at Saint Louis University.

  • Epsilon-Beta Installed

    • May 27, 1955

    The Epsilon-Beta was installed at University of Tampa.

  • Conclave 1955

    • August 31, 1955

    Conclave 1955 was held at Hotel President.

  • Epsilon-Gamma Installed

    • January 06, 1956

    The Epsilon-Gamma was installed at Moravian College.

  • Epsilon-Delta Installed

    • March 17, 1956

    The Epsilon-Delta was installed at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  • Epsilon-Zeta Installed

    • April 20, 1956

    The Epsilon-Zeta was installed at Rider University.

  • Epsilon-Epsilon Installed

    • April 21, 1956

    The Epsilon-Epsilon was installed at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

  • Epsilon-Eta Installed

    • May 05, 1956

    The Epsilon-Eta was installed at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

  • Epsilon-Theta Installed

    • May 05, 1956

    The Epsilon-Theta was installed at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

  • Epsilon-Iota Installed

    • May 05, 1956

    The Epsilon-Iota was installed at Youngstown State University.

  • Epsilon-Kappa Installed

    • May 12, 1956

    The Epsilon-Kappa was installed at Loyola University Chicago.

  • Epsilon-Lambda Installed

    • May 12, 1956

    The Epsilon-Lambda was installed at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

  • Epsilon-Mu Installed

    • May 20, 1956

    The Epsilon-Mu was installed at University of Louisiana at Monroe.

  • Epsilon-Nu Installed

    • May 26, 1956

    The Epsilon-Nu was installed at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

  • Epsilon-Omicron Installed

    • May 26, 1956

    The Epsilon-Omicron was installed at University of Houston.

  • Epsilon-Xi Installed

    • June 03, 1956

    The Epsilon-Xi was installed at Shepherd University.

  • First TKE-Owned Office Building Purchased

    • August 15, 1956

    "El Rancho was occupied on August 15, 1956, and served as temporary TKE headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.

  • Epsilon-Pi Installed

    • September 29, 1956

    The Epsilon-Pi was installed at Colgate University.

  • Epsilon-Rho Installed

    • October 06, 1956

    The Epsilon-Rho was installed at Northern Arizona University.

  • Epsilon-Sigma Installed

    • February 23, 1957

    The Epsilon-Sigma was installed at University of Central Oklahoma.

  • Epsilon-Tau Installed

    • April 27, 1957

    The Epsilon-Tau was installed at University of Rochester.

  • Epsilon-Upsilon Installed

    • May 04, 1957

    The Epsilon-Upsilon was installed at Northwestern State University.

  • Epsilon-Phi Installed

    • May 10, 1957

    The Epsilon-Phi was installed at University of Detroit Mercy.

  • Epsilon-Chi Installed

    • May 18, 1957

    The Epsilon-Chi was installed at University at Buffalo.

  • Epsilon-Psi Installed

    • May 18, 1957

    The Epsilon-Psi was installed at McNeese State University.

  • Epsilon-Omega Installed

    • May 18, 1957

    The Epsilon-Omega was installed at Minot State University.

  • Zeta-Beta Installed

    • May 24, 1957

    The Zeta-Beta was installed at University of Evansville.

  • Zeta-Alpha Installed

    • May 25, 1957

    The Zeta-Alpha was installed at Wagner College.

  • Zeta-Gamma Installed

    • June 01, 1957

    The Zeta-Gamma was installed at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

  • Conclave 1957

    • August 27, 1957

    Conclave 1957 was held at Bedford Springs Hotel.

  • Zeta-Delta Installed

    • October 26, 1957

    The Zeta-Delta was installed at Alma College.

  • Zeta-Epsilon Installed

    • January 10, 1958

    The Zeta-Epsilon was installed at Waynesburg University.

  • Zeta-Zeta Installed

    • January 10, 1958

    The Zeta-Zeta was installed at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

  • Zeta-Eta Installed

    • January 10, 1958

    The Zeta-Eta was installed at Muhlenberg College.

  • Zeta-Theta Installed

    • February 22, 1958

    The Zeta-Theta was installed at Western Illinois University.

  • Zeta-Iota Installed

    • March 15, 1958

    The Zeta-Iota was installed at University of Manitoba.

  • TKE Becomes an International Fraternity

    • March 15, 1958

    On March 15, 1958, TKE truly became an international fraternity when a charter was presented to Canadian Alpha colony, at the University of Manitoba, establishing it as Zeta-Iota Chapter.

  • Zeta-Kappa Installed

    • May 30, 1958

    The Zeta-Kappa was installed at Portland State University.

  • Zeta-Lambda Installed

    • May 30, 1958

    The Zeta-Lambda was installed at Bowling Green State University.

  • Zeta-Mu Installed

    • January 10, 1959

    The Zeta-Mu was installed at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

  • Zeta-Nu Installed

    • January 17, 1959

    The Zeta-Nu was installed at Valdosta State University.

  • Zeta-Xi Installed

    • March 22, 1959

    The Zeta-Xi was installed at Boston University.

  • Zeta-Omicron Installed

    • April 04, 1959

    The Zeta-Omicron was installed at Western Carolina University.

  • Zeta-Pi Installed

    • April 04, 1959

    The Zeta-Pi was installed at Culver-Stockton College.

  • TKE Becomes Largest Social Fraternity

    • April 04, 1959

    On April 4, 1959, Zeta-Omicron chapter was installed at Western Carolina College, Cullowhee, North Carolina. This event was a landmark in that it made Tau Kappa Epsilon the largest social fraternity in the world.

  • Zeta-Rho Installed

    • April 19, 1959

    The Zeta-Rho was installed at American International College.

  • Zeta-Sigma Installed

    • April 24, 1959

    The Zeta-Sigma was installed at Marietta College.

  • Zeta-Tau Installed

    • May 09, 1959

    The Zeta-Tau was installed at Shippensburg University.

  • Zeta-Upsilon Installed

    • May 09, 1959

    The Zeta-Upsilon was installed at Alliance College.

  • Zeta-Phi Installed

    • May 16, 1959

    The Zeta-Phi was installed at Rollins College.

  • Zeta-Chi Installed

    • May 22, 1959

    The Zeta-Chi was installed at Murray State University.

  • Zeta-Psi Installed

    • May 22, 1959

    The Zeta-Psi was installed at Hamline University.

  • Zeta-Omega Installed

    • May 29, 1959

    The Zeta-Omega was installed at California University of Pennsylvania.

  • Conclave 1959

    • September 01, 1959

    Conclave 1959 was held at Sheridan Cadillac Hotel.

  • Theta-Alpha Installed

    • January 10, 1960

    The Theta-Alpha was installed at Loyola Marymount University.

  • Theta-Beta Installed

    • February 14, 1960

    The Theta-Beta was installed at Belmont Abbey College.

  • Theta-Gamma Installed

    • April 22, 1960

    The Theta-Gamma was installed at Lock Haven University.

  • Theta-Epsilon Installed

    • May 13, 1960

    The Theta-Epsilon was installed at Humboldt State University.

  • Theta-Delta Installed

    • May 14, 1960

    The Theta-Delta was installed at Fairmont State University.

  • Theta-Zeta Installed

    • June 03, 1960

    The Theta-Zeta was installed at Rutgers University, Newark.

  • Theta-Eta Installed

    • June 04, 1960

    The Theta-Eta was installed at University of South Dakota.

  • Elvis Presley Initiated as an Honorary Member

    • October 24, 1960

    It all began with a dream of initiating someone famous as an honorary member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) Fraternity at Arkansas State College in the fall of 1960. Chapter president Rick Husky came up with the idea of presenting Elvis Presley with an award. Due to Elvis’ generous charitable contributions, Husky thought of the idea to present a “Man of the Year Award.”

  • Theta-Theta Installed

    • November 23, 1960

    The Theta-Theta was installed at California State University.

  • Theta-Iota Installed

    • February 18, 1961

    The Theta-Iota was installed at Northern Michigan University.

  • Theta-Kappa Installed

    • March 18, 1961

    The Theta-Kappa was installed at Long Island University, Post.

  • Theta-Lambda Installed

    • April 29, 1961

    The Theta-Lambda was installed at Widener University.

  • Theta-Mu Installed

    • May 05, 1961

    The Theta-Mu was installed at University of New Orleans.

  • Theta-Nu Installed

    • May 06, 1961

    The Theta-Nu was installed at Southeastern Louisiana University.

  • Theta-Xi Installed

    • May 11, 1961

    The Theta-Xi was installed at University of Arkansas.

  • Theta-Sigma Installed

    • May 13, 1961

    The Theta-Sigma was installed at St. John's University.

  • Theta-Tau Installed

    • May 13, 1961

    The Theta-Tau was installed at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

  • Theta-Omicron Installed

    • May 20, 1961

    The Theta-Omicron was installed at Adrian College.

  • Theta-Pi Installed

    • May 20, 1961

    The Theta-Pi was installed at California State University, Chico.

  • Theta-Rho Installed

    • May 20, 1961

    The Theta-Rho was installed at St. Cloud State University.

  • Conclave 1961

    • August 28, 1961

    Conclave 1961 was held at Rodney Plaza.

  • Theta-Upsilon Installed

    • December 02, 1961

    The Theta-Upsilon was installed at California State University, Sacramento.

  • Theta-Phi Installed

    • February 23, 1962

    The Theta-Phi was installed at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

  • Theta-Chi Installed

    • April 06, 1962

    The Theta-Chi was installed at Frostburg State University.

  • Theta-Psi Installed

    • May 04, 1962

    The Theta-Psi was installed at Ferris State University.

  • Theta-Omega Installed

    • May 05, 1962

    The Theta-Omega was installed at University of Charleston.

  • Iota-Alpha Installed

    • May 05, 1962

    The Iota-Alpha was installed at University of Wisconsin-Superior.

  • Iota-Beta Installed

    • May 19, 1962

    The Iota-Beta was installed at Susquehanna University.

  • Iota-Gamma Installed

    • May 19, 1962

    The Iota-Gamma was installed at Truman State University.

  • Iota-Delta Installed

    • May 25, 1962

    The Iota-Delta was installed at Southern Oregon University.

  • Iota-Epsilon Installed

    • January 19, 1963

    The Iota-Epsilon was installed at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

  • Iota-Zeta Installed

    • February 01, 1963

    The Iota-Zeta was installed at Syracuse University.

  • Iota-Eta Installed

    • March 08, 1963

    The Iota-Eta was installed at Slippery Rock University.

  • Iota-Theta Installed

    • March 23, 1963

    The Iota-Theta was installed at Centenary College of Louisiana.

  • 200th Charter Granted

    • March 23, 1963

    Forty-one new chapters were installed during the administration of Frater Don Kaser, a veteran of 10 years of service on the Grand Council, the most significant being the 200th charter granted to Iota-Theta Chapter at Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, on March 23, 1963.

  • Iota-Iota Installed

    • April 27, 1963

    The Iota-Iota was installed at La Salle University.

  • Iota-Kappa Installed

    • April 27, 1963

    The Iota-Kappa was installed at Clarkson University.

  • Iota-Lambda Installed

    • April 27, 1963

    The Iota-Lambda was installed at Indiana Institute of Technology.

  • Iota-Mu Installed

    • May 04, 1963

    The Iota-Mu was installed at University of Findlay.

  • Iota-Nu Installed

    • May 11, 1963

    The Iota-Nu was installed at Hillsdale College.

  • Iota-Xi Installed

    • May 12, 1963

    The Iota-Xi was installed at Concord University.

  • Iota-Omicron Installed

    • May 18, 1963

    The Iota-Omicron was installed at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

  • Iota-Pi Installed

    • May 25, 1963

    The Iota-Pi was installed at Kent State University.

  • Iota-Rho Installed

    • June 15, 1963

    The Iota-Rho was installed at Seton Hall University.

  • Conclave 1963

    • August 27, 1963

    Conclave 1963 was held at Marrott Hotel.

  • International Headquarters Moved to Indianapolis

    • August 28, 1963

    The International Headquarters was moved to Indianapolis in the summer of 1961 to a Georgian style brick home at 3755 Washington Boulevard and was formally dedicated in August of 1963 during the 32 Conclave. This would serve as TKE's central office for the next 10 years.

  • Iota-Sigma Installed

    • December 14, 1963

    The Iota-Sigma was installed at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

  • Iota-Tau Installed

    • January 25, 1964

    The Iota-Tau was installed at East Stroudsburg University.

  • Iota-Upsilon Installed

    • February 28, 1964

    The Iota-Upsilon was installed at University of West Alabama.

  • Iota-Phi Installed

    • February 28, 1964

    The Iota-Phi was installed at Defiance College.

  • Iota-Chi Installed

    • May 02, 1964

    The Iota-Chi was installed at New Mexico Highlands University.

  • Iota-Psi Installed

    • May 02, 1964

    The Iota-Psi was installed at Dickinson State University.

  • Iota-Omega Installed

    • May 16, 1964

    The Iota-Omega was installed at Glenville State College.

  • Kappa-Alpha Installed

    • May 23, 1964

    The Kappa-Alpha was installed at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

  • Kappa-Beta Installed

    • December 29, 1964

    The Kappa-Beta was installed at University of Texas-Pan American.

  • Kappa-Delta Installed

    • March 06, 1965

    The Kappa-Delta was installed at Old Dominion University.

  • Kappa-Gamma Installed

    • March 26, 1965

    The Kappa-Gamma was installed at The Catholic University of America.

  • Kappa-Epsilon Installed

    • May 15, 1965

    The Kappa-Epsilon was installed at Northland College.

  • Kappa-Zeta Installed

    • May 15, 1965

    The Kappa-Zeta was installed at Hobart College.

  • Kappa-Eta Installed

    • May 29, 1965

    The Kappa-Eta was installed at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

  • Kappa-Theta Installed

    • June 05, 1965

    The Kappa-Theta was installed at Adelphi University.

  • Conclave 1965

    • August 31, 1965

    Conclave 1965 was held at Park Plaza Hotel.

  • Fraternity for Life Film Premieres

    • August 31, 1965

    The TKE public relations and rush film premiered at the Toronto Conclave. It was the first fraternity film produced by Hollywood professionals, and featured undergraduates from Kansas, Missouri, and California, with alumni Ronald Reagan and Stan Kenton, in a 15- minute color and sound film. Chairman of the Public Relations Commission, George Woolery, and Executive Director Bruce B. Melchert planned the film.

  • Kappa-Iota Installed

    • March 05, 1966

    The Kappa-Iota was installed at University of Hartford.

  • Kappa-Kappa Installed

    • March 12, 1966

    The Kappa-Kappa was installed at Monmouth University.

  • Kappa-Lambda Installed

    • March 26, 1966

    The Kappa-Lambda was installed at University of Minnesota Morris.

  • Kappa-Mu Installed

    • April 16, 1966

    The Kappa-Mu was installed at Edinboro University.

  • Kappa-Nu Installed

    • April 23, 1966

    The Kappa-Nu was installed at Rockhurst University.

  • Public Service Week Created

    • April 30, 1966

    In an effort to improve the image of TKE and the fraternity system, the Fraternity planned its first Public Service Week in 1966. The week was a great success, with more participation and good publicity than its creators ever imagined. It was adopted as an annual project.

  • Kappa-Xi Installed

    • May 07, 1966

    The Kappa-Xi was installed at Black Hills State University.

  • Kappa-Omicron Installed

    • May 07, 1966

    The Kappa-Omicron was installed at Philadelphia University.

  • Kappa-Pi Installed

    • May 28, 1966

    The Kappa-Pi was installed at University of San Diego.

  • Kappa-Rho Installed

    • May 29, 1966

    The Kappa-Rho was installed at Mississippi State University.

  • Kappa-Sigma Installed

    • November 05, 1966

    The Kappa-Sigma was installed at City University of New York.

  • Kappa-Tau Installed

    • January 14, 1967

    The Kappa-Tau was installed at University of Arizona.

  • Kappa-Upsilon Installed

    • January 21, 1967

    The Kappa-Upsilon was installed at Villanova University.

  • Kappa-Phi Installed

    • February 04, 1967

    The Kappa-Phi was installed at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

  • Kappa-Chi Installed

    • March 18, 1967

    The Kappa-Chi was installed at Concordia University.

  • Kappa-Psi Installed

    • March 18, 1967

    The Kappa-Psi was installed at Quinnipiac University.

  • Kappa-Omega Installed

    • March 18, 1967

    The Kappa-Omega was installed at Washburn University.

  • Lambda-Epsilon Installed

    • April 20, 1967

    The Lambda-Epsilon was installed at Clarion University.

  • Lambda-Alpha Installed

    • April 26, 1967

    The Lambda-Alpha was installed at University of South Florida.

  • Lambda-Zeta Installed

    • April 27, 1967

    The Lambda-Zeta was installed at Troy University.

  • Lambda-Beta Installed

    • May 06, 1967

    The Lambda-Beta was installed at Lewis University.

  • Lambda-Gamma Installed

    • May 13, 1967

    The Lambda-Gamma was installed at University of Cincinnati.

  • Lambda-Delta Installed

    • May 14, 1967

    The Lambda-Delta was installed at University of Southern Maine.

  • Conclave 1967

    • August 29, 1967

    Conclave 1967 was held at Grand Bahma Hotel.

  • Lambda-Eta Installed

    • January 07, 1968

    The Lambda-Eta was installed at University of Iowa.

  • Lambda-Theta Installed

    • February 03, 1968

    The Lambda-Theta was installed at Santa Fe University of Art & Design.

  • Lambda-Iota Installed

    • February 24, 1968

    The Lambda-Iota was installed at Florida State University.

  • Lambda-Kappa Installed

    • March 23, 1968

    The Lambda-Kappa was installed at DePaul University.

  • Lambda-Lambda Installed

    • April 20, 1968

    The Lambda-Lambda was installed at Utica College.

  • Lambda-Mu Installed

    • April 27, 1968

    The Lambda-Mu was installed at Elon University.

  • Lambda-Nu Installed

    • May 04, 1968

    The Lambda-Nu was installed at University of Wisconsin-Stout.

  • Lambda-Xi Installed

    • May 04, 1968

    The Lambda-Xi was installed at Sul Ross State University.

  • Lambda-Omicron Installed

    • May 11, 1968

    The Lambda-Omicron was installed at University of North Texas.

  • Lambda-Rho Installed

    • May 11, 1968

    The Lambda-Rho was installed at Plymouth State University.

  • Lambda-Pi Installed

    • May 12, 1968

    The Lambda-Pi was installed at Northeastern Illinois University.

  • Lambda-Sigma Installed

    • May 18, 1968

    The Lambda-Sigma was installed at Keene State College.

  • Lambda-Tau Installed

    • May 18, 1968

    The Lambda-Tau was installed at Northrop University.

  • Lambda-Upsilon Installed

    • May 25, 1968

    The Lambda-Upsilon was installed at Georgia Southern University.

  • Lambda-Phi Installed

    • September 28, 1968

    The Lambda-Phi was installed at Bryant University.

  • Lambda-Chi Installed

    • September 28, 1968

    The Lambda-Chi was installed at Wayne State College .

  • Lambda-Psi Installed

    • November 16, 1968

    The Lambda-Psi was installed at East Carolina University.

  • Lambda-Omega Installed

    • November 29, 1968

    The Lambda-Omega was installed at Georgia State University.

  • Mu-Alpha Installed

    • January 11, 1969

    The Mu-Alpha was installed at West Chester University.

  • Mu-Beta Installed

    • February 15, 1969

    The Mu-Beta was installed at Eastern Kentucky University.

  • Mu-Gamma Installed

    • February 22, 1969

    The Mu-Gamma was installed at Midwestern State University.

  • Mu-Delta Installed

    • March 01, 1969

    The Mu-Delta was installed at Athens State University.

  • Mu-Epsilon Installed

    • March 01, 1969

    The Mu-Epsilon was installed at University of Massachusetts Lowell.

  • Mu-Zeta Installed

    • March 08, 1969

    The Mu-Zeta was installed at Nicholls State University.

  • Mu-Eta Installed

    • March 15, 1969

    The Mu-Eta was installed at Northeastern University.

  • Mu-Theta Installed

    • April 12, 1969

    The Mu-Theta was installed at Lycoming College.

  • Mu-Iota Installed

    • April 26, 1969

    The Mu-Iota was installed at Western New England University.

  • Mu-Kappa Installed

    • April 26, 1969

    The Mu-Kappa was installed at University of New Haven.

  • Mu-Lambda Installed

    • May 03, 1969

    The Mu-Lambda was installed at Michigan Technological University.

  • Mu-Mu Installed

    • May 10, 1969

    The Mu-Mu was installed at Hofstra University.

  • Mu-Nu Installed

    • May 17, 1969

    The Mu-Nu was installed at University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

  • Mu-Xi Installed

    • May 17, 1969

    The Mu-Xi was installed at California State Univ., Fullerton.

  • Mu-Omicron Installed

    • May 17, 1969

    The Mu-Omicron was installed at Tennessee Technological University.

  • Mu-Pi Installed

    • May 17, 1969

    The Mu-Pi was installed at Southampton College.

  • Mu-Rho Installed

    • May 24, 1969

    The Mu-Rho was installed at Bethel University.

  • Mu-Sigma Installed

    • May 31, 1969