Greetings Brothers in Alpha,

Founded Dec. 4, 1906 at Cornell University, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity prides itself in being the oldest Black Greek Organization. With over 175,000 Brothers world wide, Alpha continues to exemplify the ideals of "brotherly love, scholarship, and love for all mankind." We, the Brothers of Iota Omicron Chapter currently uphold these ideals through our outstanding performance in academic, service, and social endeavors.

April 28, 1974 marked the beginning of Iota Omicron at Southern Methodist University. In the twenty-two years since, "unsurpassed excellence" has been our theme and goal. In 1995, Iota Omicron spread the fraternal flame of Alpha to the University of Texas at Dallas, and has now become a joint chapter between the two universities. We, the Brothers of Iota Omicron, constantly invoke the principle of redefining "exellence," both in scholastic aptitude, and unselfish service to SMU, UTD, and our greater Dallas community.

To us, Alpha is the forefront of fraternalism. As Brothers, we continue to embody the spirit first recognized by our Seven Jewels. "First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all."

Fraternally,
- the Brothers of Iota Omicron