History

Omega Delta History

Established in 1997, Omega Delta has been on the forefront of promoting professional and self development since our founding and continue to lead.

The history of Omega Delta is one of change. During the fall semester of 1996 a group of close friends admired the brotherhood and camaraderie that a fraternal organization offered, so after long debates they decided to join one together. A companion of those individuals was already a member of a Greek organization from UIUC and asked the men to unite with him and become part of his fraternity. Unfortunately during the pledging process each of the men felt that there was something missing and thought that they might have made the wrong decision. This organization like most smaller fraternities was ethnically oriented and segregated from the larger Greek system. It was then that the men decided that a fraternity whose brotherhood was open to everyone was needed. An organization that welcomed positive people from all walks of alike.

Having no real Greek experience the individuals sought the help of their Greek affiliated companion. Having heard the group’s ideas he decided he too would take part in the creation of this new and cutting edge organization. After the recruitment of several key individuals, the Founding Fathers of the organization, who would embark on this mission to establish a professional and social fraternity, were in place. After a long and intensive semester of meetings, retreats and Murphy sessions the ideals of Omega Delta were born.

During the winter break, the seventeen men journeyed to Shelbyville, Illinois for a week of preparation, bonding and of change. It was during this retreat that on January 19, 1997 the men finally came together to officially for Omega Delta. The name’s literal translation from Greek means “final change”, and this was indeed the final change for the founding members of the fraternity. It was this change that would promote them to professional excellence and social responsibility. A change that promoted cultural awareness and would open doors instead of closing them.