SPURS
FoundedFebruary 14, 1922; 102 years ago (1922-02-14)
Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
TypeHonor
AffiliationIndependent
ScopeNational
Mission statementCollegiate service
Colors  Blue and   Gold
SymbolThe Spur
Chapters3
Headquarters
USA

SPURS National Honor Society (Service, Patriotism, Unity, Responsibility, and Sacrifice) was a collegiate sophomore honor society which disbanded in 2005. Several chapters remain in operation independently.

History

SPURS was founded at Montana State University at Bozeman as an honor society for Sophomore women in 1922.[1] Chapters were spread across the United States, primarily at smaller colleges and universities and the emphasis remained on community service and scholarship.

Originally a women-only organization, SPURS became co-educational in 1976.

The national organization dissolved as of May 31, 2006 by decision of the October 2005 National Convention.[2][3]

Surviving chapters

MSU Bozeman chapter

The MSU SPURS that were left decided to join with the MSU Student Alumni Association the following the year (as did the dissolved society "Fangs"—a branch from the Intercollegiate Knights). With this team up, MSU's student alumni association-"SPURS and Fangs"- is in rapid development.

Linfield College Chapter

After the dissolution of the national organization, the SPURS chapter at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon decided to remain an honor society dedicated to the founding ideals. The club expanded to include juniors and seniors, abandoning its sophomore-only rule. The Linfield chapter may now be dormant.[4]

University of Arizona Chapter

Students at the UofA reinstalled SPURS as a club in 2017 and has been a recognized club by the Associated Students of the University of Arizona since. “The purpose of SPURS shall be to offer service to the University, the surrounding community, and region...and to foster among all students a spirit of loyalty, helpfulness, and academic excellence.”

Chapter List

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (February 2011)
University Chapter number Date of founding References
Emporia State University 1965 [5][6][7]
Kansas State University [5][8]
Linfield College 1947 [7][5][9][10]
Minnesota State University Moorhead [11][5]
Montana State University – Bozeman 1 1922 [12]
Oregon State University Prior to 1928 [13][5]
University of Minnesota [5]
University of Puget Sound 5 1925(?) [5][1]
University of Nebraska at Kearney [5][14]
University of Idaho 1966 [7][5][15]
University of Great Falls [16]
Idaho State University 1949 [7][5][17]
University of Redlands 1931 [7][5][18]
University of Montana – Missoula [5][19]
University of Wyoming [5][20]
Utah State University 1928 [7][5][21]
Adams State College 1961 [5][7]
University of Arizona 1937 [7][5]
Brigham Young University [5]
Butler University 1933 [7][5]
California State University, Chico [5]
California Lutheran University [5]
Carroll University [5]
Colorado State University 1931 [5][22]
Colorado Women's College [7][5]
University of Denver [5]
Eastern New Mexico University 1966 [7][5]
Jamestown College 1966 [7][5]
Montana Tech of the University of Montana [5]
Montana State University Billings [7][5]
University of Nevada, Reno 1964 [5]
New Mexico Highlands University [5]
New Mexico State University 1958 [7][5]
University of New Mexico [5][23]
Northern Arizona University [5]
University of Northern Colorado [7][5]
Northern Montana University [5]
Pacific Lutheran University [5]
University of Texas at El Paso 1957 [7][5]
Washington State University 1942 [7][5]
Whitman College 1950 [7][5]
Wichita State University 1966 [7][5]
University of Mary [24]
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1969 [7][25]
University of Alaska, Fairbanks [7]
Arizona State University 1955 [7]
California State University, Long Beach 1960 [7]
University of California, Santa Barbara [7]
University of California, Los Angeles [7]
University of Colorado [7]
Fort Wright College of the Holy Name 1967 [7]
California State University, Fresno 1965 [7]
Gonzaga University [7]
Humboldt State University [7]
Marylhurst University October 14, 1967 [7][26]
University of the Pacific 1955 [7]
University of Portland [7]
San Diego State University [27][7]
Seattle University [7]
University of Utah 1925 [7]
Central Washington University [7]
Eastern Washington University [7]

References

  1. ^ a b Zeitgeist SPURS Archived 2011-06-12 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ SPURS hangs it up
  3. ^ [1][permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Honoraries: SPURS" (PDF). Linfield Student Handbook pg 47. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-05-18. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities, 1991 (List copied from 19th Edition in 1976)
  6. ^ "Emporia State University - Center for Student Involvement". Archived from the original on 2010-12-12. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities, 1968 Article/School listing
  8. ^ Silver Key History Archived 2012-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Linfield SPURS Archived 2010-05-27 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ The Linfield chapter originated as the Daughters of Tradition before 1935, according to University records. Accessed 12 Sept 2021.
  11. ^ Continews 9/00
  12. ^ SPURS national and local records, 1922-2006, are available in the Montana State University Library, accessed 12 Sept 2021.
  13. ^ 1928-1929 General Catalog. p 52[permanent dead link]
  14. ^ "SPURS-Sophomore Honorary". Archived from the original on 2010-01-28. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
  15. ^ ASUI Student Awards Archived 2010-06-19 at the Wayback Machine
  16. ^ Elizabeth Furdell Resume Archived 2011-06-14 at the Wayback Machine
  17. ^ Honors Handbook 2006-2007 Archived 2008-12-15 at the Wayback Machine
  18. ^ Honoraries & Professional Societies
  19. ^ A Primary Source Of Strength
  20. ^ Local Students Honored at UW's Torchlight Laurels
  21. ^ Adele & Dale Young
  22. ^ AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS FACULTY AND STAFF AWARDS LIST
  23. ^ UNM ANNOUNCES CLAUVE OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD WINNERS
  24. ^ Student Organizations
  25. ^ Initial letter sent out on 4/24/69 to eligible freshmen
  26. ^ Seattle University Spectator October 18, 1967
  27. ^ Noted in the 1970 SDSU yearbook, p.224, accessed 12 Sept 2021.

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