Sigma Tau Sigma (ΣΤΣ) is a local honorary fraternity for textiles. It was established in 1929 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
| Sigma Tau Sigma | |
|---|---|
| ΣΤΣ | |
| Founded | 1929 North Carolina State University |
| Type | Honor society |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Textiles |
| Scope | Local |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Headquarters | Raleigh, North Carolina United States |
History
editSigma Tau Sigma is a local honorary fraternity for textiles.[1] It was established in 1929 at the College of Textiles of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.[1][2] Its purpose is establish high academic standards for textile students and to develop connections between textile students and those in the profession.[2][3]
The fraternity went coed in October 1940 with the initiation of the first female member, June Dickson.[4][5] By 1959, it had initiated several hundred members.[2]
Annually, the fraternity presents the Sigma Tau Sigma Award to the textile senior with the highest academic standing.[2][6][7]
Symbols
editThe Greek letters Sigma Tau Sigma were selected to stand for Society for Textile Scholarship.[3] The fraternity's colors are blue and white.[3]
Membership
editSigma Tau Sigma has active (student), alumni, and honorary members.[3] To be eligible for membership, textile students must have at least a 3.25 grade point average after a semester in the College of Textiles.[3] Honorary members include faculty, distinguished alumni, and notable professional in textiles and related fields.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "7 Students Initiated into Sigma Tau Sigma". Newspapers.com. Lumberton, North Carolina: The Robesonian. 1940-03-12. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ a b c d "Fox Picket for Textile Fraternity". Newspapers.com. Morganton, North Carolina: The News-Herald. 1954-12-16. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ a b c d e f S igma Tau Sigma of North Carolina State University, College of Textiles Constitution and By-Laws (As revised in the Fall of 2015). North Carolina State University.
- ^ "Unique Honor for State Co-Ed". Newspapers.com. Winston-Salem Journal. 1940-10-31. p. 20. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ "First in Texttile Society". Newspapers.com. The Charlotte News. 1940-10-30. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ "Charles David McMahon". Newspapers.com. Asheville Citizen-Times. 1961-06-18. p. 17. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ "Wilson College Recognizes Student, Staff and Faculty Accomplishments for 2022-2023". Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2024-10-20.