What is Theta Chi philanthropy?
At Theta Chi, we believe in extending an assisting hand not only to our brothers, but to our community. We continue to extend the assisting hand through philanthropic events. Events such as Border Bowl, Futsal Fives, and Rattler’s Cup have all helped raise money toward the USO.
Where was Theta Chi founded?
April 10, 1856
Theta Chi/Founded
Theta Chi was founded as the Theta Chi Society on April 10, 1856, at Norwich University, by two military cadets: Frederick Norton Freeman and Arthur Chase.
How many members does Theta Chi fraternity have?
Theta Chi ( ΘΧ) is an international college fraternity. It was founded on April 10, 1856 at Norwich University in Norwich, Vermont, and is a member of the North-American Interfraternity Conference. Theta Chi has initiated more than 191,000 members and currently has over 8,000 undergraduate members across North America.
When was the motto of Theta Chi made public?
Ideals, traditions, and symbols. Theta Chi’s motto was secret from the founding in 1856 until the 1930s, at which time it was made public and incorporated into the fraternity’s coat of arms. When Freeman and Chase founded Theta Chi in 1856 they very clearly spelled out the purpose of the Fraternity in the original Constitution.
When does Theta Chi fraternity celebrate Founders Day?
It has become a Theta Chi tradition to celebrate Founders Day on April 10, usually as an alumni gathering. The Fraternity’s maxim is “Alma Mater First and Theta Chi for Alma Mater,” and refers to one of the founding ideals of the Fraternity: loyalty to one’s college or university over the course of one’s lifetime.
When did the Zeta Gamma fraternity become a fraternity?
The Foundation Chapter was established in 1953 as a charity to provide educational scholarships and assistance. In 1965, the Zeta Gamma Chapter was installed at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, making Theta Chi an international fraternity.
