WE ARE THE FIRST ASIAN-INTEREST
FRATERNITY ESTABLISHED IN
OKLAHOMA
Since 2001, Tau Kappa Omega has been promoting among men of diverse ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds through philanthropy, scholarship, and leadership. Tau Kappa Omega emphasizes the learning and application of Eastern philosophies and their interrelation to the Western world.
As a special interest fraternity, Tau Kappa Omega is not only for Asian-Americans. It is an organization for anyone with an interest in the history, philosophy, and culture of Asia seeking to learn personal leadership skills and form lifelong relationships. The fraternity seeks to help individuals realize their potential as contributing members of society by first understanding themselves. As the first Asian-American fraternity in the state of Oklahoma, Tau Kappa Omega has united over ten generations of brothers to find their role in a growing community.
The core philosophy of the fraternity is based upon the ritualistic Japanese art of drumming known as Taiko. In essence, it is the harmony of many drums to make one powerful, fluid sound. Just as each drum in a Taiko performance has its role, each Brother is a drum with his own contribution. Through a foundation of nine elemental principles (Respect, Love, Honor, Perseverance, Charity, Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Harmony), each brother comes together to form one sound and one Brotherhood.
Public
Statement
Tau Kappa Omega is a Brotherhood built on strong founding principles. In order to uphold these principles, we are inclusive to everyone and treat everyone fairly and respectfully. Therefore, as an organization and as brothers, we stand against hazing. Brotherhood is built in constructive ways by teaching our values and conducting appropriate initiation procedures.
Dues are $300 for incoming members during their pledging semester. Active member dues are variable based on events we hold, the amount of money we fund raise, and inflation. However, should this be difficult to pay, members may set up payment plans with the treasurer or take semesters off to get their finances back on track. As a nonprofit organization, all of these dues go back to the members and breakdowns can be provided upon request.