Annual Events

Panhellenic Recruitment
Our school year begins with "Work Week" (the week we prepare for formal recruitment). This occurs in early August. Formal Recruitment at the University of Oklahoma lasts 4 days, with Bid Day occurring on the fifth day. Learn more about Panhellenic Recruitment by visiting the OU Panhellenic web site.

Football Season
Sooner home football games bring many visitors to our house for our traditional game day brunches. On home game days we open our doors to welcome family and friends to the Theta house before the OU football game at Owen Field.

OU/TX Weekend and the Bevo Bar-B-Q
The week before the OU vs. UT football game in Dallas the Thetas celebrate this OU tradition to the fullest as our chapter hosts one of our most popular annual date parties- the Bevo Bar-B-Q. (Bevo being the University of Texas mascot.)

CAC events
The members of Kappa Alpha Theta consistently participate in Campus Activities Council sponsored activities such as Homecoming, Dance Marathon, University Sing, Sooner Scandals, Speakers Bureau, Film Series, Howdy Week, Parents Weekend, Camp Crimson and Family Weekend. These activities provide great opportunities for Thetas to develop leadership skills and stay involved on campus as well as in the community.

Lambda Theta Carve
In 2008, the Theta’s partnered with Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity to host the first annual Lambda Theta Carve, an event for children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program. During this night, Thetas and Lambdas spend time carving pumpkins, painting faces, and facilitating carnival games at a fun Halloween celebration.

KATS Making Tracks for CASA
Our major philanthropic event of the year is a 5K run held on the Saturday morning during Family Weekend. All proceeds raised from entry fees for the run are donated to the local chapter of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Kappa Alpha Theta's national philanthropy. In 2010, the Theta’s at OU donated over $58,000 to CASA. To learn more about entering the race or if your business is interested in sponsoring the run next year, please contact our Service Chair, Erin Delorenzo at thetaou@yahoo.com, or visit www.theta5k.com.

Officer Elections
Theta terms of office run from January through December. In late November our elects the 40 plus new officers that assist in chapter operations.

Pancake Party
Every December Theta’s put on their favorite “tacky” Christmas sweater and invite the OU community to enjoy homemade pancakes at the Theta house! Pancake Party is another one of our favorite annual philanthropy events; each year we choose a different organization or worthy individual to receive the funds that earned. In 2009, our chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta donated $13,000 to All Gods Children, an international adoption agency.

Kite and Key
Another favorite date party, Kite and Key is our annual formal with the members of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Founders Day
We celebrate Kappa Alpha Theta Founder's Day on January 27. Theta is the first Greek letter fraternity known among women, and was founded in 1870. The Alpha Omicron chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta was founded at the University of Oklahoma in 1909. (Learn more about Theta history on the history page.)

Casa Del Theta
Every spring our chapter opens our doors to international students attending the University of Oklahoma. With Mexican food and music, this social gives the members of Theta a chance to spread Theta Love by interacting with students from all around the world.

Spring Parties
Each year our chapter will host 2-3 date parties during the spring semester. Every few years the Thetas host a semi-formal called "Pansy Pile" with the members of Delta Delta Delta (as both sororities share the pansy motif). Every four years, coinciding with the Olympics, our chapter has a date party with the members of Pi Beta Phi entitled "Go For the Gold." A favorite Theta tradition is the annual “Be There… at the Races” date party which takes place at the horse races.

Princess Party
Every year we host a party for our very young legacies. A Theta legacy means a mother, sister, or grandmother was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. This event allows our young legacies to interact with our members through fun activities. For more information contact Alumni Relations, Taylor Beth Johnson at OklahomaKAO@yahoo.com.