Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. () is a multicultural sorority founded in 1988 at Montclair State College (now Montclair State University), in Montclair, New Jersey. It is a founding member of the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC).
History Lambda Tau Omega Sorority was founded in 1988 by sixteen women who felt the need for a multicultural sorority at Montclair State College. Its purpose is to "uplift womyn of all social structures while striving towards excellence through their ideals and accomplishments" and dedication to noble service with a primary focus on the welfare of children.
In 1989, Beta and Gamma chapters were established at William Paterson University and New Jersey Institute of Technology, respectively. Other chapters followed in the 1990s across New Jersey. In 2000, the sorority chartered its first chapter outside of New Jersey, the Lambda chapter at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Lambda Tau Omega is a founding member of the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC). Its headquarters is located in Upper Montclair, New Jersey.
Symbols The sorority's colors are royal blue and light grey. Its mascot is the Enchanting Mermaid. Its motto is "Excellence through Unity, Knowledge, and Dedication". Its members are called Mermaids, Merms, and LTOs.
Activities Lambda Tau Omega's main philanthropy is the welfare of children, including Pinwheels for Prevention (formerly called the Blue Ribbon Campaign), a child abuse awareness campaign each April. The sorority also raised funds to support Prevent Child Abuse America.
Lambda Tau Omega has a national performance or step team called Tidal Wave. It originally formed in 2001 as the National Stroll Team. The team participates in yard shows and step and stroll competitions.
Chapters Following is a list of Lambda Tau Omega undergraduate chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italics.
ChapterCharter date and rangeInstitutionLocationStatusGenesis AlphaMontclair State UniversityMontclair, New JerseyActive Geminate Beta1989William Paterson UniversityWayne, New JerseyInactive Trilogy Gamma1989New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, New JerseyActiveDelta Quanyx1990Kean UniversityUnion Township, New JerseyActive Quint Epsilon1990Saint Peter's UniversityJersey City, New JerseyInactiveEver Zeta1993Ramapo CollegeMahwah, New JerseyInactive Heptakin Eta1993Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, New JerseyInactive Leonyne Theta1994Rutgers UniversityActive Feline Iota1996New Jersey City UniversityJersey City, New JerseyInactive Krystallyne Kappa1998The College of New JerseyEwing Township, New JerseyInactiveLeviathan Lambda2000University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignInactive Prysmatic Mu2003Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FloridaInactive Nexthys Nu2004Rider UniversityLawrence Township, New JerseyInactive Xpedieenth Xi2005Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityMadison, New JerseyInactive Vydurance Omicron2005State University of New York at New PaltzNew Paltz, New YorkInactive Phonoxy Pi2008Francis Marion UniversityFlorence, South CarolinaInactive Nezwaly Rho2008Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaInactive Ariamas Sigma2008Stockton UniversityGalloway Township, New JerseyInactiveTau EstablishmentPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaInactive Vierenti Upsilon2013American International CollegeSpringfield, MassachusettsInactive Trinphoenite Phi2012Rutgers University–NewarkNewark, New JerseyInactive Travinsus Chi2012Rutgers University–CamdenCamden, New JerseyActive Nyris Psi2012 Rowan UniversityGlassboro, New JerseyActiveOmegaUnassignedNovalescent Alpha Alpha2012Bloomfield CollegeBloomfield, New JerseyActive Kyanite Alpha Beta2019Caldwell UniversityCaldwell, New JerseyActiveArizenthean Alpha Gamma2025Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, New JerseyActiveTrinity EstablishmentTrinity CollegeHartford, ConnecticutColony
+ Lambda Tau Omega, Sorority Inc. Professional Chapters Chapter Regions Status Alpha Alpha Lambda Bergan and Passaic Counties, NJ Active Alpha Beta Lambda Sussex, Morris, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties, NJ Inactive Alpha Gamma Lambda Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties, NJ Active Alpha Delta Lambda Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, & NY State, NY Active Alpha Epsilon Lambda Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and Cape May Counties, NJ Active Alpha Zeta Lambda NC, SC, GA, North FL States Inactive Alpha Eta Lambda Hudson, Union, Essex Counties, NJ Active Illinois All Counties, IL Active South Florida Charlotte, Glades, Martin, Lee Hendry, Palm Beach, Collier, Broward, Monroe, Miami-Dade Counties, FL Inactive The Carolinas Jacksonville, NC Active
See also
List of social sororities and women's fraternities National Multicultural Greek Council Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
References
External links Official website