About us

Tau Kappa Epsilon is a brotherhood of men who support each other's mental, moral, and social development. Since its founding in 1899, more than 250,000 men of good character have become members. We currently operate Chapters and Colonies on 265 college campuses across the United States and Canada, which makes us the largest college social fraternity in the world.

Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon value scholarship, character, leadership, teamwork, service, and brotherhood. We aim to make a positive difference in society, and become better people in the process.

Quick Facts

• Founded on January 10, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois.
• Over 250'000 Initiated as of Aug 6th, 2009
• 279 active chapters and colonies located throughout the United States and Canada.
• Governed by its Grand Chapter, which meets in biennial Conclaves to elect a Grand Council and revise or amend The Black Book (the International Constitution and Bylaws). The Grand Chapter is primarily made up of undergraduates.
• The Grand Council governs the Fraternity between Conclaves.
• 27 full-time employees on the professional Fraternity Staff. Thousands volunteer as unpaid staff.
• Tau Kappa Epsilon publishes a quarterly magazine titled The Teke.

Charity

The charity event Concordia's Kappa Chi chapter is probably most well known for is its annual Teke-in-a-box fundraiser. The event holds its beginnings in the early 1990's, when it helped raise money for Montreal's homeless. Teke brothers would stay and sleep outside for three full days in a shelter build with scrap material, panhandling for donations.

Currently, Kappa Chi donates the Teke-in-a-box proceeds to the Action Centre of Montreal, which helps the mentally and physically handicapped. However, the tradition to build a shelter and live outside still lives on.

Kappa Chi Fraternity and Chapter History

Kappa Chi Fraternity in Montreal was founded on August 29, 1965.

Kappa Chi was accepted into full chapterhood on March 18, 1967 as the 238th chapter of TKE.

The 1st name on our scroll is Hugh Adams – KX 1.

The first president of TKE's KX chapter was Mike Minkoff who is a prominent Montreal Business man

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TKE's Vision?

The TKE Vision is to be the best lifelong collegiate social fraternity.

What is TKE's Mission

The TKE Mission is to aid men in their mental, moral, and social development for life.

What is TKE's Purpose

The TKE Purpose is to contribute to the advancement of society through the personal growth of our members, and service to others.

What is Tau Kappa Epsilon?

Tau Kappa Epsilon is a group of men bound together by friendship, brotherhood, and common goals and aspirations. The members that form the fraternity share their friendships, efforts, and knowledge. Together these members learn and grow and make the fraternity strong. Their common experience builds ties that lasts a lifetime. This forms a brotherhood amongst the members, developing strong and creative leadership which leads to success. Though there are many different fraternities, they all share common founding principles that are of interest to any college man. Tau Kappa Epsilon endeavor to enhance your educational experience by emphasizing intellectual, interpersonal, and social development. The ideals of lifelong friendship, sound education, campus and community service, and social interaction are what TKE men strive to live by every day.

Why Should I Join a Tau Kappa Epsilon?

You come to college to continue your education. A college career will prepare you to pursue the career of your choice. That education will develop within you an awareness of the world around you, leadership qualities, the desire to assume responsibility, and a maturity that will be with you forever. TKE will play a proud part in developing these qualities.

Joining TKE will help a new university student adjust to life in college and help build time management, scholastic, and interpersonal networking skills which will prove to be invaluable in their collegiate and professional lives.

What can TKE Offer a Student?

First and foremost, Tau Kappa Epsilon supports their collegiate members by promoting both high academic achievement and student involvement. A recent national study comparing fraternity members with other students showed that a fraternity member is much more likely to graduate from college successfully. Fraternity members are represented extremely well in the various honor societies, clubs, organizations, athletic teams, and student government posts. Why? Because they are interested in promoting a healthy academic and social atmosphere. Tau Kappa Epsilon encourages participation in many intramural, clubs, and varsity sports. Tau Kappa Epsilon provides numerous social events such as mixers, parties, and informal gatherings.

Is it expensive to join TKE?

No, the dues for the Kappa Chi chapter of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity are only $28 per month, or an individual can pay the total at the beginning of each fall semester. This money is used to pay undergraduate dues, which cover insurance for the chapter and functions for the members and associate members of the chapter.

Do I need to worry about being "Hazed" in Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity?

No, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity has a strict no hazing policy and this policy is strictly followed by the individuals in each chapter of the Fraternity.

What is Rush?

Fraternity Rush is a time when the fraternities seek out and recruit new men to join. It is a time when men on campus have an opportunity to visit each fraternity and compare what each has to offer so that they may chose the best one for them to join. Rush does not cost you anything. Most the Rush functions are free!

If a student goes through rush do they have to join TKE?

No. Rush is a time to see what fraternity life can offer the student. Going to Rush functions or registering for Rush does not commit the student to joining a fraternity.

Aren't Fraternities just like the ones in movies and on TV?

Every fraternity is different and unique, at Tau Kappa Epsilon we live by certain values which are far above those traditionally portrayed in the media.

Aren't Fraternities elitist, racist, and cliquish?

No. Tau Kappa Epsilon men come from a variety of ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. Anyone can join.

Why are women not allowed to join your fraternity?

There are fraternities that accept women, as there are also sororities that are just for women.

Does TKE take up a lot of time?

Fraternity membership requires anywhere from 2 to 8 hours a week. Whether it is planning an in-house function, a community service project, or regular weekly meetings, fraternity members have learned to manage their time wisely with other commitments like school, work, and family commitments. This is also why so many fraternity members have succeeded in their lives beyond college.

If I am new on campus, shouldn't I get my "feet on the ground" before I join TKE?

Concordia has 2 large campuses. The sooner you know more people, the more comfortable you will feel on campus. By joining in your first year, you will find adjusting to university life a lot easier. Every fraternity member who didn't join in his first year on campus wishes he had.

Why Community service?

Community service is a tried and true community builder for organizations. Philanthropic programs expose members to diverse communities of race, ethnicities, and generations. Fraternities also support programs such as The Action Center, Christmas parties for orphans, canned food drives for the needy, work with national and local charities, etc. TKE can offer its members opportunities for a well rounded college experience. The importance of serving humanity may be one of the most important lessons students can learn in their undergraduate years.