The University of Texas at El Paso’s Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Engineering and Geology Social Fraternity, the first fraternity at the institution, is celebrating its 100th birthday, UTEP announced. Since 1991, the organization has provided annual scholarships to engineering and geological sciences undergraduates who are involved with their colleges and the campus, the statement said.
The College of Engineering, which took on this responsibility three years ago, announced this year’s recipients on March 15 as part of UTEP’s TCM Day festivities. TCM Day, a celebration of campus history, takes place around St. Patrick’s Day because St. Patrick is the patron saint of engineers.
“Since the APO fraternity was founded in 1919, its members have been instrumental in keeping the mining traditions alive at UTEP,” said Willie Quinn, a retired professional engineer who pledged with the APO in 1951 and earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering three years later. “Thanks to the contributions by its members and friends, the APOs continue to show their support of UTEP through the generous monetary awards given each year to the engineering and geology students.”
The UTEP-APO Endowment Fund today is valued at more than $206,000. Since its inception, the endowment has provided almost $102,500 in scholarships to 90 students.
“The endowment helps us positively reinforce the hard work done by our outstanding students who lead student professional organizations and get involved in campus activities,” said Gabby Gandara, assistant dean for Engineering Student Success.
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