Gen questions Flashcards
What is the purpose of Theta Tau?
The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship.
What are the six general obligations of membership into Theta Tau?
- Obey its laws and customs
- Adhere to its traditions
- Pay promptly your bill
- Attend regularly its meetings
- Participate actively in its affairs
- Faithfully perform duties entrusted to you
Original name of Theta Tau?
the “society of Hammers and Tongs”
When was Theta Tau founded?
October 15, 1904
Founders of Theta Tau?
Erich J. Schrader, Elwin L. VInal, William M. Lewis, and Issac B. Hanks
What school was Theta Tau founded at?
the University of Minnesota
Who was the principal founder of Theta tau and what was his dream?
Erich Schrader; that there be an established fraternity in engineering similar to those already existing in law, medicine, and dentistry.
When a member of Theta Tau transfers out of engineering major, does it affect his or her membership?
No
Is affiliation with another chapter of Theta Tau permitted once a student has been initiated at a separate university?
Yes
How many honorary members may a chapter have?
One per fifty other initiates.
