Tau Mu Tau
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| Tau Mu Tau | |
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| ΤΜΤ | |
| Founded | 1904 Gustavus Adolphus College |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | "Sisterhood and Diversity" |
| Colors | Maroon and Gray |
| Symbol | Anchor |
| Flower | Rose |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Nickname | TMs |
| Headquarters | 800 West College Avenue Saint Peter, Minnesota 56082 United States |
| Website | tmtgacsorority2015 |
Tau Mu Tau (ΤΜΤ) is a local sorority at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, United States. It was established in 1904.
History
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Twelve students. founded Tau Mu Tau at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota in 1904.[1] It was originally a college literary society and evolved into having a more social focus.[2] The twelve-member socieity was originally known as The Modest Twelve.[2] When its membership grew, it changed its named to The Modest Tribe.[1]
The sorority lost its recognition by the college in 2007 when its membership fell below the required number of ten members.[3] It was able to return to campus in 2008.[3] In the fall of 2016, the sorority was suspended for violations of the college hazing policy. However, it is active as of 2024.[1]
The current mission of Tau Mu Tau is to provide an enlightening and enjoyable experience that combines friendship and unity, and integrates the development of values with intellectual and social growth.[4] It is an independent organization that is not affiliated with any national or international organization.
Symbols
[edit]Tau Mu Tau's motto is "Sisterhood and Diversity". The sorority's colors are maroon and gray.[1] Its symbol is the anchor and its flower is the rose.[5] Its nickname is the TMs.[1]
| Sorority Song[5] |
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| From year to year, Our hearts in closest kin shall be. |
Activities
[edit]The sorority is active in a number of nonprofit organizations such as SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices in Education).[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Tau Mu Tau | Greek Life at Gustavus". Gustavus Adolphus College. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ a b Lund, Doniver Adolph. Gustavus Adolphus College: A Centennial History, 1862–1962. St. Peter, Minnesota: Lund Press Inc., 1962, 97–98.
- ^ a b c Nelson, Kelly (31 October 2008). "Revival of Tau Mu Tau Sorority". Gustavian Weekly. Retrieved 27 December 2024 – via Tau Mu Tau.
- ^ "TMT - Constitution". orgs.gustavus.edu. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Tradition". Tau Mu Tau Sorority. Retrieved 8 December 2024.