Foundational History
Holmes Hall at Morgan State University
In 1985 God, the Holy Spirit gave Evangelist Shirley K. Russell (a God fearing woman and mathematics instructor at Morgan State University) a vision for a Christian fraternity and sorority. The development of this vision matured when Evangelist Russell shared the vision with two of her students, Doral R. Pulley and Joyce Mungo, who were very instrumental in organizing the "CALLING ALL CHRISTIANS" meeting on November 3, 1988. This is now known as Founder's Day.
The Lord moved on the hearts and minds of many of the attendees of the meeting to help in the manifestation of the vision of Alpha Nu Omega. The first fruits of Alpha Nu Omega consisted of 14 founding brothers and 15 founding sisters. Collectively they labored along with the Visionary Founder Shirley K. Russell in establishing the Constitution of Alpha Nu Omega. This step enabled the organization to be incorporated on December 20, 1988, 47 days after the founding date. The National Headquarters was at this time established at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Many crucial decisions were made by the Founders of Alpha Nu Omega, Inc. in regard to the administration of the organization. One decision called for the organization to operate as two distinct entities (a fraternity and a sorority) bound by a single constitution. At that time two executive boards were established - Founder Doral R. Pulley presided as the president of the fraternity, and Founder Joyce Mungo presided as the president of the sorority. Visionary Founder Shirley K. Russell remained the advisor to the brother/sister organization.
In October of 1989, the organization inducted its first line consisting of one brother and six sisters. The second line for the sisters was held in the fall of 1990. The sisters increased their membership by five.
In the Spring of 1991 the entire Alpha Nu Omega Family met and decided to become a non-hazing organization. They adopted an intake curriculum now known as the Orientation Process. This decision lead to the rapid addition of membership.
Change has taken place in Alpha Nu Omega on several occasions, but the brothers and sisters of Alpha Nu Omega Inc. hold to God's promise of membership growth and leadership in ministry. This will come through spiritual growth, which is found by walking in the Spirit and pressing toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Phillipians 3:14)
The Lord moved on the hearts and minds of many of the attendees of the meeting to help in the manifestation of the vision of Alpha Nu Omega. The first fruits of Alpha Nu Omega consisted of 14 founding brothers and 15 founding sisters. Collectively they labored along with the Visionary Founder Shirley K. Russell in establishing the Constitution of Alpha Nu Omega. This step enabled the organization to be incorporated on December 20, 1988, 47 days after the founding date. The National Headquarters was at this time established at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Many crucial decisions were made by the Founders of Alpha Nu Omega, Inc. in regard to the administration of the organization. One decision called for the organization to operate as two distinct entities (a fraternity and a sorority) bound by a single constitution. At that time two executive boards were established - Founder Doral R. Pulley presided as the president of the fraternity, and Founder Joyce Mungo presided as the president of the sorority. Visionary Founder Shirley K. Russell remained the advisor to the brother/sister organization.
In October of 1989, the organization inducted its first line consisting of one brother and six sisters. The second line for the sisters was held in the fall of 1990. The sisters increased their membership by five.
In the Spring of 1991 the entire Alpha Nu Omega Family met and decided to become a non-hazing organization. They adopted an intake curriculum now known as the Orientation Process. This decision lead to the rapid addition of membership.
Change has taken place in Alpha Nu Omega on several occasions, but the brothers and sisters of Alpha Nu Omega Inc. hold to God's promise of membership growth and leadership in ministry. This will come through spiritual growth, which is found by walking in the Spirit and pressing toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Phillipians 3:14)
Xi Chapter History
Charter Eagle Brothers: Joey Yeh, Vincent Lai, & Verdell Wright
Alpha Nu Omega first came to Rutgers University in 2004, when a group of eight young women chartered Xi Chapter during the spring semester.
The following year, God called three young men to rise to the challenge, and the chapter became complete with the chartering of the fraternity. The Charter Line, known as the Faith Building Inquisition (F.B.I.), was chartered on March 25, 2005 and included Eagle Brothers Joey Yeh, Vincent Lai, and Verdell Wright. Immediately after crossing, they took on the mission of serving the Rutgers campus and surrounding communities. The Eagle Brothers of Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity, Inc. have always been serious about their academic excellence and in the Fall of 2006, they received two awards from the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs for Highest Initiated Member Average and Scholarship Improvement Award. All of this was accomplished in spite of a small chapter membership and while taking on more responsibilities within the campus ministries they were already involved in.
In Fall 2006, Xi Fraternity inducted a fourth member, Will Laohoo. By this time, Verdell Wright had graduated and moved away, but remained in touch with his chapter. The three brothers who remained continued to minister through stepping at many events at Rutgers and found this ministry to be a way to encourage the students on campus. In 2008, with Vince and Will graduating, and Joey being deployed with the National Guard, there were no brothers left on campus, and Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity unfortunately lost recognition with the University. The brothers have been told that they will be eligible to re-apply for recognition in Spring 2013.
Spring 2013 is fast approaching, and we, the brothers of Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity, are ready for God to do great things with Xi Chapter as He has in the past. However, we will need a lot of help. We are looking for self-motivated young men who are not afraid of a challenge... men who want to make a difference on their campus.
We believe that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Will you join us?
The following year, God called three young men to rise to the challenge, and the chapter became complete with the chartering of the fraternity. The Charter Line, known as the Faith Building Inquisition (F.B.I.), was chartered on March 25, 2005 and included Eagle Brothers Joey Yeh, Vincent Lai, and Verdell Wright. Immediately after crossing, they took on the mission of serving the Rutgers campus and surrounding communities. The Eagle Brothers of Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity, Inc. have always been serious about their academic excellence and in the Fall of 2006, they received two awards from the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs for Highest Initiated Member Average and Scholarship Improvement Award. All of this was accomplished in spite of a small chapter membership and while taking on more responsibilities within the campus ministries they were already involved in.
In Fall 2006, Xi Fraternity inducted a fourth member, Will Laohoo. By this time, Verdell Wright had graduated and moved away, but remained in touch with his chapter. The three brothers who remained continued to minister through stepping at many events at Rutgers and found this ministry to be a way to encourage the students on campus. In 2008, with Vince and Will graduating, and Joey being deployed with the National Guard, there were no brothers left on campus, and Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity unfortunately lost recognition with the University. The brothers have been told that they will be eligible to re-apply for recognition in Spring 2013.
Spring 2013 is fast approaching, and we, the brothers of Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity, are ready for God to do great things with Xi Chapter as He has in the past. However, we will need a lot of help. We are looking for self-motivated young men who are not afraid of a challenge... men who want to make a difference on their campus.
We believe that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Will you join us?