Gamma Epsilon Tau
American honor fraternity for graphic arts
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Gamma Epsilon Tau (ΓΕΤ or GET) is a co-ed American collegiate honors fraternity for graphic artists. As of 2013, the fraternity has eight active chapters. Its national chapter is located at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.
| Gamma Epsilon Tau | |
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| ΓΕΤ | |
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| Founded | 1953 New York, New York |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Graphic arts |
| Scope | National (US) |
| Colors | Maroon and Black |
| Symbol | Type block |
| Chapters | 8 active, 14 chartered |
| Headquarters | c/o Department of Graphic Communications G-01 Tillman Hall Clemson, South Carolina 29634-1353 United States |
History
Gamma Epsilon Tau was originally formed in 1953 at an annual conference of the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) held in New York City. Members of the printing-oriented group Xi Omicron Pi from the University of California at Santa Barbara worked with another group on the East Coast to establish the fraternity. This coincided with an increase in graphic design programs in American higher education.
The fraternity is a national co-educational honor society focused on graphic arts education. GET provides professional and social networking opportunities to undergraduates and alumni. Prospective members must meet certain academic, moral, and participatory standards to join the organization.[1]
As of 2013, the fraternity has chartered fourteen chapters; eight are active. Its national chapter is located at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.
Symbols
The fraternity's colors are maroon and black. Its symbol is in the type block.
Chapters
Following is a list of Gamma Epsilon Tau chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.