1. WKU KY Beta Chapter

Welcome to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at Western Kentucky University The Kentucky Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity is nationally recognized as a leader in the social development of young men on the campus of Western...

3. 2010 Chapter Year in Review

Individual Awards: Christopher Hamlet: 2010 Academic Achievement Awards- Highest Grade Point Average Freshmen Fraternity Drew Martin- Elected Area IV Vice President at the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference. Chapter Achievement...

4. Should You Worry About Your Child R...

from Family Goes Strong by Karen Springen If you play the word association game with “fraternities” and “sororities,” what pops into your mind? “National Lampoon’s Animal House”? “Legally...

2011 Spring Rush Begins January 31

The 2011 Spring Recruitment period is from January 31, 2011 through February 4, 2011.  Anyone interested in joining SAE must meet the following requirements. To participate in Formal Recruitment, you must...

Old Composite Search…

blah blah When the old house burned, along with it burnt all of our old composites.  Because of this, we are actively searching to find old composites that you may have in order for us to retain our history...

KY BETA 2010-2011 Executive Council

We are proud to announce our newly elected 2010-2011 Executive Council. Please take a few moments and check-out at our new officers and the position the hold. Eminent Archon – Steven Edds Eminent...

$1 million gift from Dale Augenstein to ...

It’s not hard to tell that Dale Augenstein is a WKU graduate. His restaurant in Hilton Head Island, S.C., is like a mini-museum, full of WKU memorabilia, and he is known for hiring WKU students to work...

2010 Fall Pledge Class

Throughout the summer and fall rush week, KY Beta recruited the fifteen best men going throug rush and persuaded them to begin their endeavor on the road of becoming a brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.  Even...

Paddy Murphy Week

This year’s annual Paddy Murphy was held the week of Nov. 8-12, events included Campus Walk with Paddy’s casket, Penny Wars, Miss Paddy Murphy Pageant, and ending the week with the Paddy Murphy...

2010 Homecoming Recap

Homecoming this year was a big success, especially with the 45th and 5oth reunion celebration of former DKN brothers.  The huge turnout at the house and tailgate added to the overall wonderful experience. ...

A Summer of Pay & Play on the Beach

This past summer, several of our brothers were presented a rare opportunity to work at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.  Their employment would be at Steamer’s Seafood, a restaurant & bar, owned...

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Welcome to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at Western Kentucky University

The Kentucky Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity is nationally recognized as a leader in the social development of young men on the campus of Western Kentucky University. Our mission is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship, and service for our member based upon the ideals expressed by our Founders and as contained in our creed, "The True Gentleman."

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, founded in 1856, is the largest social fraternity in the country. Its Kentucky Beta Chapter has broadened the collegiate experience and enriched the lives of over 900 men who have joined our ranks since our chartering at Western in 1965.

We welcome you to our website. If you are a visitor considering membership, we invite you to look around to learn more about our proud heritage and the many ways membership in SAE will enhance your college experience. And we encourage you to visit with us in person. If you are an alumnus, our goal is to provide you with expanded opportunities to stay in touch with Kentucky Beta and your alumni brothers.

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$1 million gift from Dale Augenstein to support alumni center construction