Theta Tau Information

What is the purpose of θT?

The purpose of θT 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

What was the original name of θT?

Society of Hammer and Tongs

When was θT founded?

October 15, 1904

Who are the founders of θT?

Erich J. Schrader

Elwin L. Vinal

William M. Lewis

Isaac B. Hanks

Where was θT founded?

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN

What is the national magazine of θT called?

The Gear

What is the gem of θT?

Dark Red Garnet

What is the flower of θT?

Jacqueminot / Dark Red Rose

What are the colors of θT?

Dark Red and Gold

What are the symbols of θT?

Hammer and Tongs, Gear

What are the three pillars of θT?

Service, Professionalism, Brotherhood

What is the motto of θT?

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

What competitive organizations can you not join as a member of θT?

Alpha Omega Epsilon(AΩE)

Alpha Rho Chi(APX)

Kappa Eta Kappa(KHK)

Phi Sigma Rho(ɸΣP)

Sigma Phi Delta(Σɸ∆)

Sigma Rho(ΣP)

Triangle(DO NOT USE AS AN ANSWER)

Who is the National Grand Regent of θT?

David Parker (Lamda Gamma '15)

Who is the National Grand Vice Regent of θT?

Lindsay Carr(Kappa Gamma '15)

Who is the National Grand Scribe of θT?

Dan McConnell(Upsilon Gamma '11)

Who is the National Grand Treasurer of θT?

Benjamin Ladick(Delta Gamma '19)

Who is the National Grand Marshal of θT?

Keyannah Holloway(Mu '14)

Who is the National Grand Inner Guard of θT?

Andrew Blanchard(Xi Beta '17)

Who is the National Grand Outer Guard of θT?

Jean-Marc Cassier(Psi Gamma '19)

Who are the National Council Delegates of θT?

Kaitlynn Baksa(Xi Beta '18)

Keegan Dykstra(Omega '23)

Region our chapter is a part of

Mid-Atlantic Region (10 regions total)

Who is our regional director?

Christopher Shaw(Sigma Gamma '18)

Other chapters

Hofstra (Omega Beta)

UPenn (Tau Gamma)

Rutgers (Omicron Delta)

Stony Brook (Zeta Epsilon)

Temple (Pi Epsilon)

NYU (Theta Epsilon)

Drexel (Rho Epsilon)

Founding Fathers of Chi Epsilon Chapter

Geoff Bartner

Chris Garr

Hussain Khajanchi

Gabe Sta. Rosa (Related to Dylan)

Why was our chapter of θT started? (verbatim)

Brothers Gabe Sta. Rosa and Hussain Khajanchi wanted a safe space for engineers on campus. They discovered θT nationals and petitioned to become a candidate chapter(formerly called colony)

When was our candidate chapter installed?

September 21, 2019

What is the name of our chapter of θT?

Chi Epsilon (XE)

Who is our chapter's faculty advisor?

Maria Izzi

Who is our chapter's alumni advisor?

Brandon Hall

First guiding principle:

Culture of brotherhood, lifelong relationships, and connection

Second guiding principle:

Mutual Respect and professionalism

Third guiding principle:

Balance of social, service, and professional activities

Fourth guiding principle:

Diversity of engineering disciplines and demographics

First core value

Honest and ethical

Second core value

Dependable and trustworthy

Third core value

Respectful of ourselves and each other

Fourth core value

Generous of time, talent, and treasure for each other, Theta Tau, and the community

Fifth core value

Proud that we are the oldest, largest, and foremost fraternity for engineers

Regent of our chapter

Elizabeth Barlow

VR of our chapter

Sairah Llano

Scribe of our chapter

Erin Lail

Treasurer of our chapter

Jordan Gravesande

Corresponding Secretary of our chapter

Rebecca Kunz

VR of Programming of our chapter

Connor O'Brien

IGC Delegate of our chapter

Allison Aurilio

Associate board of our chapter: NME

Owen Stack, Andrew Giancamilli, Michael Tardy

Associate board of our chapter: Recruitment

Ryan Donnelly, Zachary Kosinski, Benjamin Weiss

Associate board of our chapter: Academic Affairs

Ethan Majewski

Associate board of our chapter: Graphics

Frederica Salemi, Fabricio Vargas

Associate board of our chapter: Social Media

Keilah Torillo

Associate board of our chapter: Outreach

Sophia Calvi, Marlaina Clugston, Josephine Gondek

Associate board of our chapter: Fundraising

Ethan Majewski, Jack Nolan

Associate board of our chapter: Brotherhood

Eowyn Botney, Freddy Dell'Aquila, Jordan Cottone, Daniel DeRosa

Associate board of our chapter: DEI

Jose Peralta

Associate board of our chapter: Standards

Marlo DeSimone

Associate board of our chapter: Formal Committee

Sarah Biss, Hannah Sheposky

Nick Barbosa

BME May 2029, King of Prussia PA

Chris Carroll

MechE, May 2028, Jackson Nj

Mauro Castanda

CompE, May 2028, Jackson NJ

Gabe Fitt

EE, May 2029, Trevose PA

Dylan Pell

MechE, May 2029, Merchanville Nj

Anish Ponnam

MechE, May 2027, Pennington NJ

Sofia Ruvo

MechE, May 2028, Parkridge Nj

Nikhil Tummala

CompE, May 2029, Monroe Township NJ

Sawyer Stellitano

MechE, May 2028, Ringoes NJ

Zachary Schick

BME, May 2028, Montgomery NJ

Jeremy Weber

MechE, May 2028, Hamilton NJ

PC Regent

Nikhil Tummala

PC Vice Regent

Gabriel Fitt

PC Treasurer

Mauro Castaneda

PC Scribe

Anish Ponnam

PC Secretary

Sofia Ruvo

PC IGC

Chris Carroll

PC VR Programming

Nick Barbosa

Hofstra Chapter Name

Omega Beta

UPenn Chapter Name

Tau Gamma

Rutgers Chapter Name

Omicron Delta

Stony Brook University Chapter Name

Zeta Epsilon

NYU Chapter Name

Theta Epsilon

Temple Chapter Name

Pi Epsilon

Drexel Chapter Name

Rho Epsilon

Members of the Omicron Class

Nick Barbosa

Vincenzo Bilotti

Mauro Castaneda

Chris Carroll

Gabe Fitt

Dylan Pell

Anish Ponnam

Sofia Ruvo

Nhikil Thummala

Sawyer Stelitano

Zack Schink

Jermey Weber