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What is Theta Tau
A Co-Ed Professional Engineering Fraternity
3 Pillars
- Service
- Profession
- Brotherhood
Requirements to Join
- 18+ years old
- 2.5+ GPA
- Good standing Engineering student
- Not in a competing frat
- Pass the Final Exam
Fraternity Full Name
“Theta Tau – Professional Engineering Fraternity”
Original Fraternity Name
“Society of Hammer and Tongs”
Founders
- Erich Julius Schrader
- William Murray Lewis
- Isaac Baker Hanks
- Elwin Leroy Vinal
Fraternity Purpose
“To develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship”
National Founding Date
October 15th, 1904
National Founding Location
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
What Association Are We Involved With?
PFA
(Professional Fraternity Association)
Fraternity Colors
Dark Red and Gold
Fraternity Flower
Dark Red Rose
Fraternity Gem
Dark Red Garnet
Fraternity Open Motto
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might”
– Ecclesiastes 9:10
Fraternity Coat of Arms
This insigne comprises three elements: a crest (hand grasping hammer and tongs), a shield, and a ribbon scroll. It may also be reproduced on jewelry or in the form of a decal or blazer emblem to be used by members only. Colors in the coat of arms are as follows: The hammer, tongs, gear wheels, sleeve, and letters Theta and Tau are black. The hand is yellow-y white, and the bridge is gray. The torsade below the clasped hands has alternating dark red and gold strands. The chief (area behind the gear wheels) is dark red, and the remainder of the insigne is gold.
