Tau Mu Tau () is a local sorority at Gustavus Adolphus College.

History

Twelve students at Gustavus Adolphus College. founded Tau Mu Tau began in the early 1900s. It was originally a college literary society and evolved into having a more social focus. During the organization's early years, members proved troublesome for then Gustavus President Peter August Mattson. According to Doniver Lund's book Gustavus Adolphus College: A Centennial History, the women "were not only known as The Modest Tribe but also as Ten Mattson's Troubles."

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The current mission of Tau Mu Tau is to provide an enlightening and enjoyable experience that combines friendship and unity, and integrates the development of values with intellectual and social growth. It is an independent organization that is not affiliated with any national or international organization

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In the fall of 2016, the sorority was suspended for violations of the college hazing policy.

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Traditions

The sorority's colors are maroon and gray. Its symbol is the anchor and its flower is the rose.

Activities

The sorority is active in a number of nonprofit organizations such as SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices in Education).

Members

Women who have participated in this sorority have gone on to lead lives of distinction, and a number have been included in publications such as Outstanding Young Women of America and Who's Who in the West: A Biographical Dictionary of Noteworthy Men and Women.

References

External links

Tau Mu Tau's webpage

Gustavus Adolphus College Archives

Fraternities and sororities in the United States

Student organizations established in 1904