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Alpha Omega Epsilon (ΑΩΕ) is a social and professional sorority for women in engineering and technical sciences. The sorority was founded by twenty-seven female engineering students at Marquette University on November 13, 1983, and four months later on March 22, 1984, it became a recognized organization on the Marquette University
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
campus. The idea of uniting female engineers and technical scientists of all curricula as Alpha Omega Epsilon has spread to other campuses. As a result, there are currently twenty-five active chapters and four colonies of the sorority.
Alpha Omega Epsilon is a member of the Professional Fraternity Association
Professional Fraternity Association
The Professional Fraternity Association is an association of national, collegiate, professional fraternities and sororities that was formed 1978. Since PFA groups are discipline-specific, members join while pursuing graduate degrees as well as undergraduate degrees...
at the international level; however, several of its chapters are members of their local Panhellenic Councils.
1980-1990
In the early 1980s, the Little Sisters of both Sigma Phi DeltaSigma Phi Delta
ΣΦΔ is an international social fraternity of engineers. Billing itself as "The Premier International Fraternity of Engineers", the organization is the only fraternity of its kind that draws its membership exclusively from male engineering students at ABET-accredited colleges and universities, as...
and Triangle Fraternity
Triangle Fraternity
Triangle Fraternity is a social fraternity, limiting its recruitment of members to male students majoring in engineering, architecture, and the physical, mathematical, biological, and computer sciences...
at Marquette University
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
, started meeting in hopes of forming an organization to increase the number of women in engineering. They decided to form a sorority, and Alpha Omega Epsilon was founded by 27 female engineering students on November 13, 1983. The first Alpha Chapter candidate class was initiated in the Fall of 1984.
| Alpha Omega Epsilon Sorority Founding Members | ||||
| Margaret Denzin (EECS) | Maureen Kerrigan (CE) | Lisa MacIsaac (BE) | Patricia Rogers (EE) | Sheri Weber (EE) |
| Marie Ferris (BE) | Susanne Koth (EE) | Ann Mahnke (BE) | Victoria Schlicht (EE) | Teresa Williamson (EE) |
| Brenda Kay Herold (EECS) | Linda Kresmer (EE) | Kathy Rectenwald (EE) | Kristin Schneider (EE) | Susan Wimmer (EE) |
| Deborah Hoffman (ME) | Lou Ann Lathrop (EE) | Eileen Robarge (EE) | Lori Ann Sienicki (EE) | Carmen Valazco (ME) |
| Kimberly Hubbard (EECS) | Catherine Lewis (BE) | Felice M. Roberts (EE) | Mary Ruth Szews (EE) | Lily Ying (EE) |
| Chris Ludwig (EE) | Tu Quynh Tran (EE) |
1990 - 2000
In 1990 the National Executive Board (NEB), the governing body for the future national organization, is founded by four members of the Sorority from the Alpha and Beta Chapters: Cindy Majcher (Alpha), Kathy Rectenwald (Alpha), Julie Whalen (Alpha), and Michelle Rohr (Beta). The NEB was composed of the Executive Director, Expansion Officer, Financial Officer, and Interchapter Relations Officer. Cynthia Majcher (Alpha) was elected the first Executive Director. In 1991, procedures to incorporate the organization in the state of WisconsinWisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
began, and the national organization’s Constitution and Bylaws were drafted. Additionally, local Sorority Alpha Sigma Kappa at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
at Minneapolis was established as the Epsilon Colony. During this time the Sorority’s scope increased from solely promoting women in engineering to promoting women in both engineering and technical sciences.
In 1992 the NEB’s structure was changed, and the President assumed the role of the Executive Director, the Vice President assumed the role of the Expansion Officer, the Treasurer assumed the role of the Financial Officer, and the Secretary assumed the role of the Interchapter Relations Officer. The first National Convention was held in Rapid City, SD during the summer of 1992 with the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Chapters in attendance. In late 1992 the Epsilon Colony withdrew its intent to join Alpha Omega Epsilon, and the NEB decided to join the Professional Fraternity Association
Professional Fraternity Association
The Professional Fraternity Association is an association of national, collegiate, professional fraternities and sororities that was formed 1978. Since PFA groups are discipline-specific, members join while pursuing graduate degrees as well as undergraduate degrees...
(PFA).
In 1993 the National Constitution and Bylaws were ratified and a decision was made to incorporate as a social organization, rendering the Sorority both a social and professional organization (due to the NEB’s affiliation with the PFA). The Articles of Incorporation
Articles of Incorporation
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for Alpha Omega Epsilon, Inc. were filed with the Secretary of State in Wisconsin.
In 1994 a proposal to start a National Foundation – whose goals were to establish academic, professional, leadership, and volunteer development programs including scholarships, conference attendance/sponsorship, and grants – was initiated. In November of that same year, the Sorority’s Risk Management Policy was finalized, and Alpha Omega Epsilon, Inc. received 501(c)(7) designation as a tax-exempt organization from the Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service is the revenue service of the United States federal government. The agency is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, and is under the immediate direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue...
(IRS).
In 1996, the NEB’s structure was changed for a second time to add a fifth office – the Interchapter Relations Officer – whose duties included overseeing the activities of the chapters. This allowed the Secretary to focus more on Sorority history and risk management. On December 5, 1996, the Alpha Omega Epsilon National Foundation, a non-profit organization
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
that primarily focuses on academic development programs, professional and leadership development programs, volunteer development programs, and organizational grants, is established by four members of the Sorority from the Alpha and Beta Chapters: Cindy Benske (Alpha), Julie Whalen (Alpha), Julie Heinrich (Beta), and Michelle Vondenkamp (Beta). Cindy Benske is selected the first Chairman of the Alpha Omega Epsilon National Foundation Board of Directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
.
On February 21, 1998, Eta Chapter was installed at the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
in Vancouver, British Columbia marking the first international chapter of the Sorority. In March of that same year, the Alpha Omega Epsilon National Foundation received 501(c)(3) designation as a tax-exempt charitable organization
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
from the IRS, retroactive to the date of founding.
On December 4, 1999, a Colony of Alpha Omega Epsilon was established at Trine University in Angola, IN.
2000-2010
In November of 2000, a Colony petition was received from Rutgers UniversityRutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
, but additional members were needed in the interest group before the petition could be approved.
During the summer of 2001, a constitutional change was approved which changed references in the National Constitution and Bylaws from “national” to “international” to recognize the Sorority’s status as an international organization due to the installation of the Eta Chapter at the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. In conjunction with this change, the NEB became the International Executive Board (IEB). Immediately following the 2001 convention, the General Liability and Directors and Officers Liability insurance policies were first purchased for the Sorority.
In April 2002, the Trine Colony was disbanded due to low membership numbers.
In February 2003 the Degree Recognition Committee was formed as a joint effort between the Sorority and the National Foundation to ensure that all technical science majors accepted for admission into the Sorority qualified for the scholarships the National Foundation awards to engineers and technical scientists. The National Foundation opened its Rings of Excellence Scholarships to Sorority members (and their families) in Canada.
In 2004, the Trine Colony was re-established at Trine University in Angola, IN on February 14th. During the 2004 Convention, the International Executive Board structure was modified to include a sixth position, the Alumnae Relations Officer (ARO), whose main responsibilities included the creation and oversight of Alumnae Chapters. The first ARO was appointed in January of the following year.
In 2005, the Bradley University
Bradley University
Bradley University, founded in 1897, is a private, co-educational university located in Peoria, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of approximately 6,100 undergraduate and postgraduate students and a full-time faculty of approximately 350....
Colony was established on November 12th. The 2005 convention was held in Vancouver, BC, Canada, marking the first convention in an international location. Following the PFA Conference in September, the Sorority’s domain name was changed from www.aoesorority.org to www.alphaomegaepsilon.org to be in line with the domain names of other Greek Sororities and Fraternities.
On February 26, 2006, the Trine Colony was disbanded for a second time due to low membership numbers. Also in February of that year, the Kappa Chapter was deactivated due to waning membership. The 2006 Convention was held jointly with Sigma Phi Delta
Sigma Phi Delta
ΣΦΔ is an international social fraternity of engineers. Billing itself as "The Premier International Fraternity of Engineers", the organization is the only fraternity of its kind that draws its membership exclusively from male engineering students at ABET-accredited colleges and universities, as...
Engineering Fraternity in Chicago, Il. During that convention the IEB structure was changed again to modify the duties of the Vice President to include outreach to other Greek and Engineering Organizations and learning the duties of the President, to transfer the Vice President duty of expansion to the Director of Expansion, and to add the Director of Publications to oversee all of the Sorority’s publications including the website, newsletter, and standardization of materials. Regions and Regional Advisors were added to the Interchapter Relations Officer’s (ICR) realm of responsibility. Each Chapter was placed into a region to be overseen directly by a Regional Advisor (RA), with RAs reporting directly to the ICR.
In February of 2007, the Bradley Colony was disbanded due to waning membership.
On April 16, 2007 tragedy struck both the Virginia Tech campus and the Sorority. Virginia Tech Colony Founder, Maxine Turner (Max), was killed during the Virginia Tech Massacre
Virginia Tech massacre
The Virginia Tech massacre was a school shooting that took place on April 16, 2007, on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. In two separate attacks, approximately two hours apart, the perpetrator, Seung-Hui Cho, killed 32 people...
while sitting in her German class in Norris Hall. Max was an honors student from Vienna, VA set to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering
Chemical engineering
Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with physical science , and life sciences with mathematics and economics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms...
just one month later in May 2007. The Sorority lost a Sister who embodied the spirit of Alpha Omega Epsilon and will never be forgotten. In honor of the Sorority's fallen Sister, the National Foundation established the Maxine Shelley Turner Memorial Scholarship, and the Rho Chapter created a philanthropic event called Take it to the Max.
On March 8, 2008, the first Alumnae Chapter was activated as the Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Chapter of Alpha Omega Epsilon. On November 13, 2008, the Sorority celebrated its milestone 25th Anniversary. A weekend of activities including a service project, social events, a silent auction fundraiser for the National Foundation, and a dinner dance in Milwaukee, WI was attended by actives and alumnae from eleven Chapters across the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
The Sorority launched its newly redesigned website in January of 2009. At the 2009 convention, the IEB presented the Sorority’s strategic plan which laid the groundwork for the long-term goals of the Sorority.
2010 - Present
On April 24, 2010, the Sorority's first double-lettered Chapter, Beta Alpha, was installed at Texas Tech UniversityTexas Tech University
Texas Tech University, often referred to as Texas Tech or TTU, is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established on February 10, 1923, and originally known as Texas Technological College, it is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System and has the...
in Lubbock, TX.
Purpose of Alpha Omega Epsilon
Alpha Omega Epsilon promotes ideals and objectives to help further the advancement of female engineers and technical scientists, while at the same time encouraging bonds of lifelong friendships among members. The sorority hopes to create a friendly, warm atmosphere where integrity, character, and self-confidence can flourish. Alpha Omega Epsilon members strive for scholarship and academic achievement, and hope to enlighten female engineers and technical scientists to the career opportunities available to them. Alpha Omega Epsilon also encourages ties with other Greek and engineering organizations, fosters leadership at the chapter and international level, and provides networking opportunities for its members.The values and goals upon which the organization was founded are pivotal in everything the sorority accomplishes. Specifically, the members of Alpha Omega Epsilon strive for "friendship, leadership and professionalism."
Friendship is one of the core values of Alpha Omega Epsilon and is at the heart of every activity. Alpha Omega Epsilon sisters often work on class assignments together, chat over coffee, and attend each other's weddings.
Leadership is a quality all Alpha Omega Epsilon members strive for. The sorority offers numerous opportunities for members to become leaders at the chapter and international level.
Professionalism is one of main values of Alpha Omega Epsilon. The sorority is dedicated to educating the community on the importance of women in technical fields and encouraging young women to pursue technical careers. Alpha Omega Epsilon makes it a top priority to promote the welfare and interest of the profession.
The Ideals of Alpha Omega Epsilon
- As an individual, I will promote integrity, character, honesty, self-confidence, and uphold my financial responsibilities.
- As a sorority, we will promote unity, friendship, professionalism, follow traditions, and maintain our image.
- As an integral part of the school, we will promote engineering activities, high scholastic standards, and strong relations between students and faculty.
- As an active member in the community, we will promote understanding, knowledge, and communication within our profession.
The Objectives of Alpha Omega Epsilon
- To create friendships while promoting self-confidence, professionalism and motivation among female engineers and technical scientists of all curricula.
- To work for the betterment of the individual and the Sorority as a whole.
- To create a friendly and warm environment among its members.
- To promote the welfare and interest of the profession.
- To strengthen the relationships between students and faculty.
- To enhance educational achievements and scholarship.
- To help develop the highest standards of personal integrity and character.
- To foster and maintain the bond of sisterhood through a continuing program for the alumnae.
Chapters and Colonies
Chapter information obtained from sorority website resource. Colony information obtained from sorority website resource.Active Chapters
| Chapter | Greek | University | Location | Date Founded | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | Α | Marquette University Marquette University Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities... |
Milwaukee, WI | November 13, 1983 | Midwest |
| Beta | Β | South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | Rapid City, SD | January 1, 1985 | Mountain |
| Gamma | Γ | North Carolina State University North Carolina State University North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution... |
Raleigh, NC | April 20, 1991 | Southeast |
| Delta | Δ | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee School of Engineering The Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private university located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MSOE is best known for its applications-oriented curriculum, close association with business and industry, and extremely high placement rate... |
Milwaukee, WI | August 1, 1992 | Midwest |
| Epsilon | Ε | University of Southern California University of Southern California The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university... |
Los Angeles, CA | October 11, 1996 | Pacific Southwest |
| Zeta | Ζ | Syracuse University Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College... |
Syracuse, NY | April 26, 1997 | Northeast |
| Eta | Η | University of British Columbia University of British Columbia The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley... |
Vancouver, BC | February 21, 1998 | Pacific Northwest |
| Theta | Θ | University of Illinois | Champaign-Urbana, IL | February 27, 1999 | Midwest |
| Iota | Ι | University of Michigan University of Michigan The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan... |
Dearborn, MI | April 1, 2000 | Northeast |
| Lambda | Λ | The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | June 2, 2001 | Northeast |
| Mu | Μ | Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P... |
Dekalb, IL | March 28, 2004 | Midwest |
| Nu | Ν | University of Delaware University of Delaware The university is organized into seven colleges:* College of Agriculture and Natural Resources* College of Arts and Sciences* Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics* College of Earth, Ocean and Environment* College of Education and Human Development... |
Newark, DE | April 3, 2004 | Mid-Atlantic |
| Xi | Ξ | Clemson University Clemson University Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States.... |
Clemson, SC | August 21, 2004 | Southeast |
| Omicron | Ο | University of Wisconsin–Madison University of Wisconsin–Madison The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866... |
Madison, WI | December 12, 2004 | Midwest |
| Pi | Π | University of Virginia University of Virginia The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson... |
Charlottesville, VA | April 23, 2005 | Mid-Atlantic |
| Rho | Ρ | Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Blacksburg, VA | January 22, 2006 | Mid-Atlantic |
| Sigma | Σ | Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Institute of Technology The Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States... |
Atlanta, GA | February 4, 2006 | Southeast |
| Tau | Τ | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Stephen Van Rensselaer established the Rensselaer School on November 5, 1824 with a letter to the Rev. Dr. Samuel Blatchford, in which van Rensselaer asked Blatchford to serve as the first president. Within the letter he set down several orders of business. He appointed Amos Eaton as the school's... |
Troy, NY | April 23, 2006 | Northeast |
| Upsilon | Υ | University of Maryland University of Maryland, College Park The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C... |
College Park, MD | April 30, 2006 | Mid-Atlantic |
| Phi | Φ | Lamar University Lamar University Lamar University, often referred to as Lamar or LU, is a comprehensive coeducational public research university located in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Lamar confers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees and is classified as a Doctoral Research University by the Carnegie Commission on Higher... |
Beaumont, TX | November 17, 2007 | South |
| Chi | X | The George Washington University | Washington, DC | March 29, 2008 | Mid-Atlantic |
| Psi | Ψ | Binghamton University Binghamton University Binghamton University, also formally called State University of New York at Binghamton, , is a public research university in the State of New York. The University is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York system... |
Binghamton, NY | March 21, 2009 | Northeast |
| Omega | Ω | South Dakota State University South Dakota State University South Dakota State University is the largest university in the U.S. state of South Dakota, located in Brookings. A public land-grant university and sun grant college, founded under the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act, SDSU offers programs of study required by, or harmonious to, this Act... |
Brookings, SD | January 23, 2010 | Mountain |
| Beta Alpha | BA | Texas Tech University Texas Tech University Texas Tech University, often referred to as Texas Tech or TTU, is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established on February 10, 1923, and originally known as Texas Technological College, it is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System and has the... |
Lubbock, TX | April 24, 2010 | South |
| Beta Beta | BB | University of British Columbia at Okanagan | Kelowna, BC | March 26, 2011 | Pacific Northwest |
Inactive Chapters
| Chapter | Greek | University | Location | Date Founded | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappa | Κ | North Dakota State University North Dakota State University North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, more commonly known as North Dakota State University , is a public university in Fargo, North Dakota. NDSU has about 14,000 students and it is the largest university in North Dakota based on full time students and land size... |
Fargo, ND | April 28, 2001 | Mountain |
Colonies
| Colony | University | Location | Date Established | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | San Diego State University San Diego State University San Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system... |
San Diego, CA | February 7, 2009 | Pacific Southwest |
| WVU | West Virginia University West Virginia University West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;... |
Morgantown, WV | March 12, 2011 | Northeast |
| UPenn | University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution... |
Philadelphia, PA | May 1, 2011 | Northeast |
| Florida | Florida Atlantic University Florida Atlantic University Florida Atlantic University, also referred to as FAU or Florida Atlantic, is a public, coeducational, research university located in , United States. The university has six satellite campuses located in the Florida cities of Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, and in Fort... |
Boca Raton, FL | August 27, 2011 | Southeast |
Notable Alpha Omega Epsilon Sisters
- Maxine Shelly Turner, Chemical Engineering student and Rho Chapter Founding Member, was killed in the Virginia Tech MassacreVirginia Tech massacreThe Virginia Tech massacre was a school shooting that took place on April 16, 2007, on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. In two separate attacks, approximately two hours apart, the perpetrator, Seung-Hui Cho, killed 32 people...
.