Alpha Tau Omega Founders Day

Alpha Tau Omega Founders Day is celebrated every year on September 11th.

“Dear ATO Brothers,

Almost 16 decades ago, right after our country had been ripped apart by the Civil War, three young men sought to create an environment where college men could celebrate not just good merit among men but “true merit wherever found.” September 11, 1865 was the beginning of countless ATO friendships to come.

Today, attending college in a social media driven and politically divided world can be a relationship minefield. Entering it alone is intimidating to most new college students who may unwilling to fully engage with a community. Many young men could understandably opt out and miss opportunities to connect and lead.

Fraternities, and ATO in particular, have become a place on campus that give young men an oasis in the relationship minefield.

With your financial support, the Fraternity has developed initiatives that help our chapters and their leaders engage in ways that build community through their chapters. Your support helps ATO teach leadership skills and insight into the ideals and principles of the Fraternity. Thank you.

Helping these men develop character and the skills to lead has always been our mission. True merit wherever found.”