Gamma Epsilon Tau

Gamma Epsilon Tau
ΓΕΤ
Founded1953; 72 years ago (1953)
New York, New York
TypeHonor society
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisGraphic arts
ScopeNational
Colors  Maroon and   Black
SymbolType block
Chapters8 active, 14 chartered
Headquartersc/o Department of Graphic Communications
G-01 Tillman Hall
Clemson, South Carolina 29634-1353
United States

Gamma Epsilon Tau (ΓΕΤ or GET) is a co-ed American collegiate honors fraternity for graphic artists. As of 2013, the fraternity has eight active chapters. Its national chapter is located at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.

History

Gamma Epsilon Tau was originally formed in 1953 at an annual conference of the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) held in New York City. Members of the printing-oriented group Xi Omicron Pi from the University of California at Santa Barbara worked with another group on the East Coast to establish the fraternity. This coincided with an increase in graphic design programs in American higher education.

The fraternity is a national co-educational honor society focused on graphic arts education. GET provides professional and social networking opportunities to undergraduates and alumni. Prospective members must meet certain academic, moral, and participatory standards to join the organization.[1]

As of 2013, the fraternity has chartered fourteen chapters; eight are active. Its national chapter is located at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.

Symbols

The fraternity's colors are maroon and black. Its symbol is in the type block.

Chapters

Following is a list of Gamma Epsilon Tau chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.

Name Charter date and range Institution Location Status References
Alpha 1953 University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County, California Inactive [2][a][b]
Beta 1953 Los Angeles Harbor College Wilmington, Los Angeles, California Inactive [2][a]
Gamma 1953 New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, New York, New York Active [2][3][a]
Delta 1954 Ryerson University,Toronto Municipal Toronto, Ontario, Canada Inactive [2][4]
Epsilon Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan Active [2][5]
Zeta 1955 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York Active [2][6][7][8][c]
Eta Inactive
Theta Inactive
Iota Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kansas Active [2][9]
Kappa Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, Pennsylvania Inactive [2]
Lambda Inactive
Mu Murray State University Murray, Kentucky Active [2][10]
Nu Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina Active [2][11]
Xi 2002 Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina Active [12][13]
Omicron 2016 Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, Pennsylvania Active [14]
Pi Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Georgia Active

Notes

  1. ^ a b c This was a founding chapter of Gamma Epsilon Tau.
  2. ^ Chapter formed from Xi Omicron Pi.
  3. ^ Currently serves as the national (managing) chapter.

References

  1. ^ "History". Gamma Epsilon Tau - Epsilon chapter. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j About Gamma Epsilon Tau Gamma Epsilon Tau. Accessed February 15, 2024.
  3. ^ See National website.
  4. ^ Ryerson Together for Change
  5. ^ See Ferris State College Graphic Media Management Department, accessed 9 December 2021.
  6. ^ Website for the Rochester chapter, accessed 10 Jun 2021.
  7. ^ Zeta chapter's university portal, needs expansion, accessed 9 December 2021.
  8. ^ See Gamma Epsilon Tau historical archive at RIT, accessed 9 December 2021.
  9. ^ Noted on the Pittsburg State Graphics and Imaging departmental page, accessed 9 December 2021.
  10. ^ See the Murray university portal
  11. ^ Appalachian State campus portal, accessed 9 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Gamma Epsilon Tau, Xi Chapter".
  13. ^ Clemson campus portal, accessed 9 December 2021.
  14. ^ Gamma Epsilon Tau 2022