House Web Page: http://www.cornellbetas.com/
National Web Page:
http://www.omegaphibeta.org
E-mail: kl348@cornell.edu
Chapter Name: Nu Chapter
National Founding/Date: SUNY at Albany, March 15, 1989
Cornell Founding: 05/28/1999
Flower: Sunflower
Colors: Black, Forest Green and Gold
Philanthropy: Raising Awareness of Violence Against Women
Nu Chapter of
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Cornell University
541 Willard Straight Hall
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 254-7491
Mission
The purpose of Omega Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated is to Serve and Educate people of diverse backgrounds through sisterhood, leadership, and guidance. As positive role models, we promote unity of all cultures, focus on the empowerment of our gender and raise the standards of excellence in our academic, social, and personal endeavors.
Vision
Omega Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated envisions a world without oppression, where empowered women celebrate the essence of womanhood and act as resources in the advancement of their communities.
Motto
Sirviendo y Educando a Traves de Nuestra Diversidad
Serving and Educating Through Our Diversity
Chapter History
Though faced with many obstacles, four women on Cornell University's campus set out to make their dream become a reality. Dawn Brawley, Yadira Perez, Dorothy Rivera and Marcy Lopez all saw the need to bring an organization whose goals and aspirations were those of service to the community, leadership and equality for all women. They saw this and much more in Omega Phi Beta and on May 28th, 1999 created history as becoming the first Ivy League Chapter within the sorority. In the end, the hardships were welcomed because they learned that with perseverance, knowledge, valiance and heart anything is possible and nothing would stand in their way.
Chapter Cause: Child Welfare
Child Welfare was established as our chapter cause in the Fall of 1999. We realized that our children are our future and we must preserve their innocence and well being for as long as we can. Unfortunately, many children grow up in unthinkable conditions or situations and it is our obligation to nurture and guide them to a successful life. Nu Chapter has taken the forefront in educating, empowering and enriching the children of Ithaca through our annual Crayon Carnival. It is a day of fun and education for the kids and their parents to enjoy. We also work closely throughout the year with the Tompkins County Child Sexual Abuse Project by donating our time, goods, and money to helping the children regain their innocence. These are a couple of the many events and programs we uphold throughout the academic year and welcome all who are willing to help us in our cause.
