Lambda Tau Omega
ΛΤΩ
FoundedOctober 9, 1988; 35 years ago (October 9, 1988)
Montclair State University
TypeSocial
AffiliationNMGC
EmphasisMulticultural
ScopeNational
MottoExcellence through Unity, Knowledge, and Dedication
Colors  Royal Blue and   Light Gray
MascotEnchanting Mermaid
PhilanthropyWelfare of Children
Chapters12 (24 chartered)
Colonies2
NicknameLTOs, The Mermaids, The Merms
HeadquartersP.O. Box 43324
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
WebsiteOfficial website

Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. (ΛΤΩ) is a multicultural sorority founded in 1988 at Montclair State College (now Montclair State University). It is a founding member of the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC).

History

Lambda Tau Omega Sorority was founded in 1988 by sixteen women who felt the need for a multicultural sorority at Montclair State College. Its purpose is to "uplift womyn of all social structures while striving towards excellence through their ideals and accomplishments"[1] and dedication to noble service with a primary focus on the welfare of children.[2]

In 1989, Beta and Gamma chapters were established at William Paterson University and New Jersey Institute of Technology, respectively.[3] Other chapters followed in the 1990s across New Jersey.[3] In 2000, the sorority chartered its first chapter outside of New Jersey, the Lambda chapter at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.[3]

Lambda Tau Omega is a founding member of the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC). Its headquarters is located in Upper Montclair, New Jersey.[3]

Symbols

The sorority's colors are royal blue and light grey.[4] Its mascot is the Enchanting Mermaid.[4]

Activities

Lambda Tau Omega's main philanthropy is the welfare of children, including Pinwheels for Prevention (formerly called the Blue Ribbon Campaign), a child abuse awareness campaign each April.[5] The sorority also raised funds to support Prevent Child Abuse America.[5]

Lambda Tau Omega has a national performance or step team called Tidal Wave.[6] It originally formed in 2001 as the National Stroll Team.[6] The team participates in yard shows and step and stroll competitions.[6]

Chapters

Following is a list of Lamdba Tau Omega chapters.[7][3] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italics.

Chapter Charter date Institution Location Status References
Alpha October 9, 1988 Montclair State University Montclair, New Jersey Active
Beta 1989 William Paterson University Wayne, New Jersey Active
Gamma 1989 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey Active
Quanyx 1990 Kean University Union Township, New Jersey Active
Epsilon 1990 Saint Peter's University Jersey City, New Jersey Inactive
Zeta 1993 Ramapo College Mahwah, New Jersey Active
Eta 1993 Seton Hall University South Orange, New Jersey Active
Theta 1994 Rutgers University Active
Iota 1996 New Jersey City University Jersey City, New Jersey Active
Kappa 1998 The College of New Jersey Ewing Township, New Jersey Inactive
Lambda 2000 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Inactive
Mu 2003 Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida Inactive
Nu 2004 Rider University Lawrence Township, New Jersey Inactive
Xi 2005 Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison, New Jersey Inactive
Omicron 2005 State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, New York Inactive
Pi 2008 Francis Marion University Florence, South Carolina Inactive
Rho 2008 Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Inactive
Sigma 2008 Stockton University Galloway Township, New Jersey Inactive
Tau Establishment Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Inactive
Upsilon 2013 American International College Springfield, Massachusetts Inactive
Phi 2012 Rutgers University–Newark Newark, New Jersey Inactive
Chi 2012 Rutgers University–Camden Camden, New Jersey Active
Psi 2012 Rowan University Glassboro, New Jersey Active
Omega Unassigned
Alpha Alpha 2012 Bloomfield College Bloomfield, New Jersey Active
Alpha Beta 2019 Caldwell University Caldwell, New Jersey Active
Stevens Establishment Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey Colony
Trinity Establishment Trinity College Hartford, Connecticut Colony

See also

References

  1. ^ "Who we are | Lambda Tau Omega, Sorority Inc". Retrieved 2022-12-19.
  2. ^ "Philanthropy | Lambda Tau Omega, Sorority Inc". Retrieved 2022-12-19.
  3. ^ a b c d e Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (January 12, 2024) "Lambda Tau Omega". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed January 26, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. - Montclair State University Engage". Montclair State University. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  5. ^ a b "Philanthropy". Lambda Tau Omega, Sorority Inc. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  6. ^ a b c "Step & Stroll". Lambda Tau Omega, Sorority Inc. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  7. ^ "Chapters". Lambda Tau Omega, Sorority Inc. Retrieved 2024-01-27.

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