Alpha Chi Omega

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Delta Lambda Chapter Founded

Delta Lambda chapter is established at Ripon College.

The Beatles

The Beatles, widely regarded as the most influential rock 'n' roll band, form in Liverpool.

Jessie Fanyo Payne Elected National President

Jessie Fanyo Payne (Upsilon, Millikin University) serves as National President from 1960-64. With unrest spreading across campuses and an anti-fraternity period underway, she described her years in office as "a time of change, of new values, of a new beat to the music; a time of concern for civil rights, the unpopular Vietnam War, the Peace Corps; a time both exciting and frightening."

U.S. Involvement in Vietnam

U.S. involvement in Vietnam escalates beginning in 1960 with troop levels gradually surging from just under 1,000 in 1959 to more than 16,000 in 1963.

The Diamond Jubilee Convention

The 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary National Convention is held in French Lick, Indiana and includes a reenactment of the Founding in Meharry Hall at DePauw University.

Diamond Jubilee Convention, French Lick, IN

768 attendees came to the French Lick-Sheraton Hotel by plane, train and automobile! The Carnation Banquet was moved to the first night to make way for the Diamond Jubilee Gala on the last night. The excursion to DePauw University saw 675 attendees board 14 buses for the 2-hour drive to collect gold-plated Diamond Jubilee charms. The constitution was rewritten due to organization growth to allow three fields of service: executive, collegiate and alumnae.

The Central Office Moves to the First Fraternity-Owned Headquarters

The Alpha Chi Omega central office moves to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in Indianapolis. This building served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974.

Delta Mu Chapter Founded

Delta Mu chapter is established at the University of Massachusetts.

Delta Nu Chapter Founded

Delta Nu chapter is established at Iowa State University.

Delta Xi Chapter Founded

Delta Xi chapter is established at Denison University.

Delta Omicron Chapter Founded

Delta Omicron chapter is established at Portland State University.

Delta Pi Chapter Founded

Delta Pi chapter is established at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Delta Rho Chapter Founded

Delta Rho chapter is established at the University of Arkansas.

James Meredith Enrolls at Ole Miss

James Meredith, a black man, enrolls at the previously all-white University of Mississippi. This bravery helped to inspire many to join the Civil Rights movement. Meredith graduated three years later with degrees in political science, history and French.

Delta Sigma Chapter Founded

Delta Sigma chapter is established at the University of the Pacific.

33rd National Convention, Miami Beach, FL

With a "Fanta-Sea" theme, convention was held at the Hotel Americana, the first convention to not have a transportation manager; all 659 attendees managed their own travel to Bal Harbour. A beautiful handmade box from Italy, white with a lyre-carnation design in red and gold, was given to every attendee. The first night included Province-District parties starting at 10:30 p.m.

JFK Assassination

President John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas.

The Civil Rights Act

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is passed, ending segregation in public places and banning employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Rosita Hopps Nordwall Elected National President

Rosita Hopps Nordwall (Epsilon, University of Southern California) serves as National President from 1964-66.

34th Biennial Convention, Colorado Springs, CO

A "Gold Miners" themed event saw the introduction of the first convention bag for attendees! Registration was $25 ($208 in 2020), with the hotel charging $22.15/day! 811 attendees packed into The Broadmoor for a very memorable event.