Gamma Epsilon Tau
ΓΕΤ
Founded1953 (1953)
New York, New York
TypeHonor society
AffiliationIndependent
EmphasisGraphic arts
ScopeNational
Colors  Maroon and   Black
SymbolType block
Chapters14 installed, 8 active
Headquartersc/o Department of Graphic Communications
G-01 Tillman Hall
Clemson, SC 29634-1353
US
WebsiteOfficial website

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, with the national chapter located at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY.

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 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]

Active chapters

Name Chartered Institution Location Status Notes Reference
Alpha 1953 University of California at Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County, CA Dormant A founding chapter of ΓΕΤ, Originally Xi Omicron Pi. [2]
Beta 1953 Los Angeles Harbor College Wilmington, Los Angeles, CA Dormant A founding chapter of ΓΕΤ [2]
Gamma 1953 New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY Active A founding chapter of ΓΕΤ [2][3]
Delta 1954 Ryerson University (Toronto Municipal) Toronto, Ontario, Canada Dormant [2][4]
Epsilon Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Active [2][5]
Zeta Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Active Currently serves as the "national (managing) chapter" [2][6][7][8]
Eta Dormant
Theta Dormant
Iota Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Active [2][9]
Kappa Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Dormant [2]
Lambda Dormant
Mu Murray State University Murray, KY Active [2][10]
Nu Appalachian State University Boone, NC Active [2][11]
Xi 2002 Clemson University Clemson, SC Active [12][13]
Omicron 2016 Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA Dormant
Pi Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA Active

References

  1. ↑ "History". Gamma Epsilon Tau - Epsilon chapter. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 About Gamma Epsilon Tau
  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.
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