Theta Tau

What is the open motto of Theta Tau?

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might" Ecclesiastes 9:10

What organizations are we not allowed to join?

- Alpha Omega Epsilon, Engineering Sorority (AΩE) - Alpha Rho Chi, Architecture (APX) - Kappa Eta Kappa, Electrical Engineering (KHK) - Phi Sigma Rho, Engineering Sorority (ΦΣP) - Sigma Phi Delta, General Engineering (ΣΦΔ) - Sigma Rho, Mining, Geology, Metallurgy (ΣP) - Triangle, General Engineering, Science, Environmental

Who are the founding fathers of the Chi Epsilon chapter?

- Chris Garr - Geoff Bartner - Gabe Sta. Rosa - Hussain Khajanchi

What are the guiding principles of Theta Tau?

- Culture of brotherhood, lifelong relationships, and connection - Mutual respect and professionalism - Balance of social, service, and professional activities - Diversity of engineering disciplines and demographics

Who are the national officers of Theta Tau?

- Grand Regent: Stuart Kardian (Kappa Gamma '06) - Grand Vice Regent: David Parker (Lambda Gamma '13) - Grand Scribe: Dan McConnell (Upsilon Gamma '11) - Grand Treasurer: Alex Chan (Xi Gamma '11) - Grand Marshal: Lindsey Carr (Kappa Gamma '14) - Grand Inner Guard: Andrew Blanchard (Xi Beta '17) - Grand Outer Guard: Kiki Holloway (Mu '14)

Nardozza-Harris Line: "Local Legends"

- Motto: "Forget 4 years, it's 4 life." - Engineering Item: Chegg - Beverage: Tequila - Members: Melissa Grafer, Jillian Stanton, Maddie Harvey

The Swolefathers

- Motto: "Get swole or die trying." - Engineering Item: Old Exam Drive - Beverage: IPA / Moscow Mule - Members: Sean Burtnett, Johnny Lombardelli, Patrick Murphy

Wayback Fam

- Motto: "Give it a bash." - Engineering Item: Level (because you have to stay level-headed) - Beverage: Vodka-Gatorade - Members: Josh Romero, Will Heidelberger, Nick Cavallero, Bobby Hunter

Kovach-Vazquez Line: "Little Einstein Fam"

- Motto: "God works in the frequency domain." - Engineering Item: Free Textbook Team Drive - Beverage: White Moscato - Members: Michelle Meyers, Ali Stibler, Amanda Dias, Grace Hamburg

BIIIIIG Rocks Fam

- Motto: "I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do." — Michael Scott - Engineering Item: Screwdriver (sometimes you just gotta screw it) - Beverage: TWEAS, Green Tea Shots, Jagerbombs - Members: Sufi Zekaria, Annamarie Piccirillo, Kyle Hue, Nick Patel, Jasmine Ocasio

The Trolli Fam

- Motto: "I wish I was high on potenuse." - Engineering Item: Engineers Triangle - Beverage: wine n dine babyyyy - Members: Cory Sahanas, Gavin Farrell, Jon Brinkmiller, Zach Steffens, Natalie Mikula, Erin Sommers

The A Team

- Motto: "If at first you don't succeed, try two more times so that your failure is statistically significant" - Engineering Item: Blood Pressure Pump - Beverage: Tequila - Members: Allen Hong, Angelhaine Bolon, Alex Rocco

Dilly Dilly Fam

- Motto: "It's never too late to get your shit together." - Engineering Item: Yard Stick (to measure their heights) - Beverage: Screwdriver with Tito's - Members: Nicole Lim, Michelle Foong, Preksha Patel, Sara Cadavid

Moravannas Fam

- Motto: "It's not the magnitude of the vector that matters, it's how it is applied." - Engineering Item: Ti-84 Plus Graphing Calculator - Beverage: Nyquil & Fireball - Members: Chris Fornarotto, Ben Winkler, Alfred Nanni

Garr-Bartner Family: Geoffarrsons

- Motto: "Keep Calm and Chegg it." - Engineering Item: Duct Tape - Beverage: Mojito - Members: Paige Rocco, Gabby Gonnella, Erin Swierczyna, Alex Wolinski, Maria Sarraf, Nathan Klinger, Gia Perdikis

The Happy Accidents Fam

- Motto: "No way, get real." - Engineering Item: Tape Measure - Beverage: 420 Sweetwater Beer & Whiskey Sours - Members: James Dolan, Tom Morusiewicz, Matt Palermo, Michael Brown, Victor Guzman, David Cardenas

The C Fam

- Motto: "Rule number 1, don't be number 2." - Engineering Item: Sieve Number 200 - Beverage: Strawberry Daiquiri - Members: Ally Burton, Christopher Strain, Alex Prior, John Pergolizzi

ExtraODEnary

- Motto: "The engineer in me honors the engineer in you. Namaste." - Engineering Item: Arduino - Beverage: Jello Shots - Members: Max McMahon, Jared Sparmo, Julie Stone, Angelo Scala, Jon Pecora, Warlyz Lizardo, Aubrey Majkowksi, Paige Desiderio, Ian Gellner

The Gordelo Famiglia

- Motto: "Truss the process." "Do NOT drink during dry process" - Ricky Mariani - Engineering Item: Pipe - Beverage: Modelo - Members: Ricky Mariani

What are the E-Board positions for our chapter and who holds them?

- Regent: Josh Romero - Vice Regent: Ali Stibler - Scribe: Michelle Foong - Treasurer: Amanda Dias - Secretary: Erin Swierczyna - VP of Programming: Michael Brown - IGC Delegate: Jack Davis

What chapters are in our region?

- Rutgers: Omicron Delta - Temple: Pi Epsilon - Drexel: Rho Epsilon - UPenn: Tau Gamma - University of Pittsburgh: Nu Delta

What is the Greek Alphabet?

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega

How / Why did the TCNJ chapter come about?

Brothers Gabe and Hussain wanted a safe space for engineers on campus and this discovered Theta Tau nationals and petitioned to become a colony.

What chapter is TCNJ?

Chi Epsilon Chapter

What are Theta Tau's colors?

Dark Red & Gold

What is Theta Tau's gem?

Dark Red Garnet

How did Theta Tau come about?

Erich J. Schrader felt that mining and engineering students should unite in professional fraternities similar to those then existing for lawyers, physicians, and dentists.

What are the Theta Tau symbols?

Hammer & Tongs, Gear

Core Values of Theta Tau?

Honest and Ethical Dependable and Trustworthy Respectful of Ourselves and Each Other Generous of Time, Talent, and Treasure for Each Other, Theta Tau, and our community. Proud that we are the oldest, largest and foremost fraternity for engineers.

What is the Theta Tau flower?

Jacqueminot

What region of Theta Tau are we part of?

Mid-Atlantic Region

When was Theta Tau founded?

October 15, 1904

What are the three pillars of Theta Tau?

Professionalism, Brotherhood, Service

When did the TCNJ chapter come about?

September 21, 2019

When was the TCNJ chapter installed?

September 25, 2021

What was Theta Tau's original name?

Society of Hammer and Tongs

What is the name of the Theta Tau magazine?

The Gear

What do the flower and gem represent?

The flower represents the high class and the gem represents the low class, signifying that anyone can be a member of Theta Tau.

What is the purpose of Theta Tau?

The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship.

Where was Theta Tau founded?

University of Minnesota

Founders of Theta Tau?

William M. Lewis Isaac B. Hanks Erich J. Schrader Elwin L. Vinal