Lambda Tau Omega
Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. (ΛΤΩ) is a multicultural sorority founded in 1988 at Montclair State College (now Montclair State University), by sixteen women who felt the need for a multicultural sorority at Montclair State College. Lambda Tau Omega is a founding member of the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC).
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ΛΤΩ | |
Founded | October 9, 1988 Montclair State University |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NMGC |
Emphasis | Multicultural |
Scope | National |
Motto | Excellence through Unity, Knowledge, and Dedication |
Colors | Royal Blue and Light Gray |
Symbol | Enchanting Mermaid |
Philanthropy | Welfare of Children |
Chapters | 23, with 3 colonies |
Nickname | LTOs, The Mermaids, The Merms |
Headquarters | P.O. Box 43324 Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 |
Website | Official website |
Purpose
According to the organization's website, Lambda Tau Omega's primary missions are "uplift womyn of all social structures while striving towards excellence through their ideals and accomplishments"[1] and dedication to noble service with primary focus on the welfare of children.[2]
Philanthropy
Lambda Tau Omega's main philanthropy is the welfare of children, but the sorority participates in many community service activities, including a Blue Ribbon Campaign, a Child Abuse Awareness campaign each April, and an AIDS Awareness campaign each December.
Chapters
- Genesis Alpha Chapter - Montclair State University
- Geminate Beta Chapter - William Paterson University
- Trilogy Gamma Chapter - New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Delta Quanyx Chapter - Kean University
- Quint Epsilon Chapter - Saint Peter's University
- Ever Zeta Chapter - Ramapo College
- Heptakin Eta Chapter - Seton Hall University
- Leonyne Theta Chapter - Rutgers University
- Feline Iota Chapter - New Jersey City University
- Krystallyne Kappa Chapter - The College of New Jersey
- Leviathan Lambda Chapter - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Prysmatic Mu Chapter - Florida State University
- Nexthys Nu Chapter - Rider University
- Xpedieenth Xi Chapter - Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Vydurance Omicron Chapter - State University of New York at New Paltz
- Phonoxy Pi Chapter - Francis Marion University
- Nezwaly Rho Chapter - Temple University
- Ariamas Sigma Chapter - Stockton University
- Vierenti Upsilon Chapter - American International College
- Trinphoenite Phi Chapter - Rutgers University - Newark
- Travinsus Chi Chapter - Rutgers University - Camden
- Nyris Psi Chapter - Rowan University
- Novalescent Alpha Alpha Chapter - Bloomfield College
- Tau - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- University of West Florida University of West Florida
- Caldwell University Caldwell University
- Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology
- Trinity College Trinity College (Connecticut)
References
- "Who we are | Lambda Tau Omega, Sorority Inc". Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- "Philanthropy | Lambda Tau Omega, Sorority Inc". Retrieved 2022-12-19.