Zeta Chi ( ΖΧ ) is a fraternity located at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas . It is the oldest independent fraternity in the western United States .
10-517: Zeta Chi was founded on May 23, 1905 by 16 men who did not wish to join any of the previously existing fraternities at Baker University . By 1915 it reported 79 living undergraduate and alumni members. Throughout the 20th Century the fraternity grew, eventually moving to its current headquarters on 903 Eighth Street, which was previously the house of the University President. During a 1911 visit to campus, President William Howard Taft stayed at
20-645: A minister and Civil War officer, served from 1858 to 1862. The original campus building, now known as Old Castle Museum, houses a museum of the university and Baldwin City. The Baker athletic teams are called the Wildcats. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing as a founding member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) since its inception in
30-702: Is a private university in Baldwin City, Kansas , United States. Founded in 1858, it was the first four-year university in Kansas and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church . Baker University is made up of four schools. The College of Arts and Sciences and the undergraduate courses in the School of Education (SOE) are located on the campus in Baldwin City. The School of Professional and Graduate Studies (SPGS) and
40-463: Is the blood-red rub. Originally, Zeta Chi was philanthropically affiliated with the Special Olympics , raising money for local chapters and spreading awareness of their activities. Most prominent among the member's activities is their annual Polyeuphany event, a benefit concert in which students and community members share their talents to raise money. Baker University Baker University
50-628: The 1971–72 academic year. The Wildcats previously competed in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) from 1902–03 to 1970–71. Baker competes in 26 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball, flag football and wrestling; and co-ed sports includes cheerleading, dance and eSports. Baker
60-453: The Baldwin City campus. Baker University was founded in 1858 and named for Osman Cleander Baker , a Methodist Episcopal biblical scholar and bishop. The school—which is the oldest, continually operating institution of higher learning in the state—was the first four-year university in Kansas and funds were raised by local donations and donors from the East. Baker's first president, Werter R. Davis,
70-561: The graduate branch of the SOE serve nontraditional students on campuses in Overland Park, Kansas , and online. The School of Nursing, which is operated in partnership with Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, offers a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) and an online Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Enrollment in all four schools has grown to a student population more than 3,000, with about 900 students on
80-453: The house belonging Professor William Markham which later became the Zeta Chi house. In the mid 2000s the fraternity struggled with small pledge classes and repeated academic probation. To help alleviate these problems, in 2007 Zeta Chi officially became a "dry" house (not allowing alcohol on its property). Zeta Chi's colors are crimson and gold. its flower is the golden chrysanthemum. Its jewel
90-517: Was built in 1966, and the building was renovated in 2012. Irwin Hall provides suite style living arrangements for 150 female residents. The newest residence hall is the New Living Center, which houses 190 students in 48 rooms. The New Living Center is the largest on campus, with three stories and six wings totaling 52,000 square feet. Greek life at Baker University began in 1865. Seven students founded
100-646: Was one of the first NAIA schools to take part in the Champions of Character program, which emphasizes respect, servant leadership, integrity, sportsmanship and responsibility. Since 1978 women have been competing in intercollegiate sports at Baker. Baker has only one official color: cadmium orange. The only other school in the country to have orange as their only official color is Syracuse University . Baker University has three residence halls and two apartment buildings for students living on campus. Gessner Hall provides suite style living arrangements for 152 male residents. It
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