Tau Chapter History Flashcards
When was the TAU Chapter chartered?
May 1st, 1922
Where was the TAU Chapter chartered?
Atlanta University
Who were the founders of the TAU Chapter?
- Brother Harold H. Thomas - 8th Grand Basileus
- Brother Walter ‘Big Chief’ Aiken - Famed Atlanta University Football Coach
What was the role of the Camp Howard War Chapter in relation to Omega Psi Phi?
Instrumental in bringing Omega Psi Phi to Atlanta, GA
When was the Camp Howard War Chapter established?
Early 1918
How many men were initiated by the Camp Howard War Chapter?
27 men
Who were the three War Chapter initiates that were Atlanta University undergraduates?
- Laurence R. Harper
- Horace A. Hodges
- Harvey M. Smith
What chapter did Brothers Harper, Hodges, and Smith help charter?
Eta chapter
When was the Eta chapter chartered?
December 27, 1919
Which institutions were represented in the Eta chapter?
- Atlanta University
- Morehouse College
- Clark College
What year did Tau emerge from Eta?
1922
Which college was the founding location of Tau and Psi?
Morehouse College
What organization was established for graduate men in 1922?
Eta Omega
Which college established Beta Psi in 1923?
Clark College
In what year was Eta reassigned to undergraduates at Alcorn University?
1950
What was the earliest documented Tau chapter activity?
1927
Who led the Tau chapter during its early activity?
Basileus Amos Williams
How many active brothers did Tau have under Basileus Amos Williams?
22
What program did Tau boast as part of its activities?
Achievement Week program
Who was one of the brothers initiated at Tau on April 26, 1926?
Brother William D. Long
How many Atlanta University undergraduates were initiated along with Brother Long?
Six
In what year did Brother William D. Long enter Omega chapter?
January 1997
True or False: Brother William D. Long was one of Omega’s youngest living members during the 1990s.
False
When was Atlanta University founded?
1865
What significant change occurred at Atlanta University in 1929?
Became exclusively a graduate and professional institution
What was the first degree conferred by Atlanta University and in what year?
Master of Arts degree in 1931
What designation did the Tau chapter change to in relation to Atlanta University?
From undergraduate to intermediate
Who founded the Atlanta University School of Social Work?
Jessie O. Thomas
What position did Jessie O. Thomas hold from 1937 to 1939?
First Vice-Grand Basileus under William E. Baugh
In what year did the Tau chapter become the intermediate chapter of Atlanta?
1969
Which chapter was reassigned to Columbia University in NYC in 1969?
Omicron chapter
What institution’s men did the Tau chapter initially open its membership to?
Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC)
What years did the Tau chapter expand efforts to initiate collegiate men pursuing graduate degrees?
1969 to 2000
Which professional schools were included in the Tau chapter’s expansion efforts?
- Morehouse School of Medicine
- Georgia Tech
- Emory University Law School
- Georgia State
- Devry
What decision did Omega officially make at the Indianapolis Conclave in July 2000?
To do away with the intermediate status
What will the Thunderin’ Tau chapter continue to do despite Omega’s decision?
Remain true to the mission of servicing Omega and young professional men in metro Atlanta
True or False: The Tau chapter’s efforts were limited to local Atlanta schools.
False
Fill in the blank: The Tau chapter expanded efforts to initiate collegiate men pursuing graduate degrees from professional schools including _______.
[key learning term]
When did the Tau chapter become the intermediate chapter of Atlanta?
1969
Which chapter was reassigned to Columbia University in NYC?
Omicron chapter
Who did the Tau chapter initially open its membership to?
Men at the interdenominational Theological Center (ITC)
What professional schools did Tau chapter expand efforts to initiate collegiate men from between 1969 and 2000?
- Morehouse School of Medicine
- Georgia Tech
- Emory University Law School
- Georgia State
- Devry
What decision did Omega officially make at the Indianapolis Conclave in July 2000?
To do away with the intermediate status
What is the current member roster of Thunderin’ Tau Chapter?
Exceeds 100 men
What is the current status of Tau chapter?
Graduate Chapter
What unique categorization does Tau hold in the Fraternity’s history?
Categorized as all three genres: undergraduate chapter, intermediate chapter, and graduate chapter
When was Tau chapter chartered as an undergraduate chapter?
1922
How long did Tau chapter serve as an intermediate chapter?
From 1931 until 2000
What is Tau chapter referred to as within Omega Psi Phi?
A thriving Pearl of Omega Psi Phi
True or False: Tau chapter is the only chapter in the Fraternity history to have been categorized as all three genres.
True
Fill in the blank: Tau chapter will remain true to the mission of servicing Omega and young professional men in ______.
metro Atlanta
