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Chi Omega Greek Theatre
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When?
The Chi Omega Theatre was built in 193o in the University of Arkansas.
It was built by the Psi Chapter of the Chi Omega Sorority. The Architects were Jameison and Spearl.
Who Established it?
Mary Love Collins, national president for 42 years, and Dr. Charles Richardson, one of the founding members of the Chi Omega women's fraternity, had the dream of one day building a replica of the Theatre of Dionysus at the foot of the Acropolis in Greece at the University of Arkansas.
The first chapter (Psi) of Chi Omega was established at the University in 1895, and the national organization gave back to the university in 1930 by completing Love and Richardson's dream.
Young-Bryan Construction Company was contracted in 1930 for the job, at a cost of $31,225. University president John C. Futrall accepted the gift on June 28,1930
The heart of campus.
Has the Tradition Changed?
No. The University uses the Chi Omega Greek Theatre for concerts, commencements, convocations, plays, and pep rallies.
During World War II a crowd of over 6,000 gathered to watch the Army Air Corps Band. This is believed to be the largest crowd in the theatre's history
Anything Interesting
The dedication tablet bears the folling inscription: "Given to the University of Arkansas by Chi Omega as an expression of appreciation for its founding and as a symbol of its devotion to the human struggle for enlightenment."
The words KNOWLEDGE, INTEGRITY, COURAGE, CULTURE, and INTELLIGENCE on the frieze above the columns of the theater interpret Chi Omega's ideals and represent attributes found in the finest of mankind.
The fourteen columns represent the fourteen original members. The five Aisles representing our five Founders, lead to seating for 3,000