Sigma Tau

Sigma Tau
ΣΤ
Founded February 24, 1904 (1904-02-24)
University of Nebraska
Type Honorary
Scope National
Colors      Navy blue
     White
Symbol Pyramid, Rail Section
Publication The Pyramid
Chapters 34 (at time of Merger)
Members 45,000 collegiate
Merged with Tau Beta Pi on January 1, 1974
Headquarters 301 Tulsa Building
Tulsa, Oklahoma
United States
[1][2]

Sigma Tau (ΣΤ) Fraternity was an American honor society in the field of Engineering.

History

Sigma Tau was founded at the University of Nebraska on February 24, 1904 by fourteen faculty members and students in the College of Engineering. Sigma Tau merged with Tau Beta Pi on January 1, 1974.

The officers of the Sigma Tau Fraternity at the time of the merger were:[3]

  • President G. W. Forman,
  • Vice President H. H. Bartel, Jr.,
  • Secretary-Treasurer J. P. Colbert, and
  • Councillors C. W. Leihy, R. P. Moser, R. E. Peterson, and J. W. Straight

Membership Requirements

Membership was chosen from the upper one-third of the Junior and Senior classes at recognized engineering schools. Selection from those men and women are made on the further basis of practicality and sociability. Approval of at least three engineering faculty is required. Distinguished members of the engineering profession may be admitted as alumni members.

Chapters


References

  1. ↑ Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. Baird's Manual Foundation, Incorporated. 1991. pp. VIII–45–46.
  2. ↑ William Raimond Baird (1968). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. G. Banta Company. p. 672.
  3. ↑ Tau Beta Pi History
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