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= Tau Theta Chapter =

The Tau Theta Chapter of the Zeta Psi Fraternity Incorporated was established on August 20th, 2005 at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Influenced by the oldest fraternal chapter in Canada, Theta Xi of the University of Toronto and the Tau of Lafayette College, Pennsylvania, the chapter was founded on the principles of Zeta Psi, striving for academic excellence, brotherhood and an experience that would impact the lives of its members beyond University. Currently having over 150 members, the Tau Theta Chapter has had an astounding impact on UOIT and the city of Oshawa, with its continual efforts in hosting and participating in major philanthropic events, such as its signature event the Car Push and Trick or Eat. The Chapter is currently in its 10th year of existence.

History
In August of 2003, the Zeta Psi Fraternity Incorporated granted the purposed Tau Theta chapter colony status. This required an interest group of thirty undergraduate men to pledge for one year. The loss of several men over the course of the pledging process delayed the colony from graduating to chapter status for one more year. It would not be until August 20th, 2005 that Zeta Psi would grant the University of Ontario Institute of Technology its first Academic Greek organization. The name Tau Theta comes from Tau (Lafayette College) & Theta Xi (University of Toronto), the two most influential chapters in the creation of Tau Theta. In 2008, the Tau Theta Chapter was a major contributor to the founding and establishment Alpha Sigma Chi, the first female sorority on campus. The Tau Theta Chapter, over its ten years of existence, has established itself as a highly influential organization on and off campus, quickly becoming an award winning chapter and hosting a number of high profile philanthropy events, including it’s annual Car Push, which raised $10,000 in 2013 and Trick or Eat, where in 2013 help collect and donate the single largest amount of canned goods in Ontario. Tau Theta also participates in volunteer work at St. Vincent’s Kitchen in downtown Oshawa and sponsors a child in Africa. There are currently over 150 alumni and undergraduate student members of the Tau Theta Chapter.

Mission Statement
Zeta Psi strives to be the premier international men's fraternal organization dedicated to forging academic excellence and life-long bonds of brotherhood. Through active chapter participation and continuing alumni outreach, Zeta Psi members are committed to the development of leadership, character and intellect and to the service of their brothers, their communities and mankind.

Colors
The official color of the fraternity is white, the unofficial secondary colors are gold and black.

Flower
The fraternity flower is the white carnation.

Flag
The pennant (flag) of the fraternity depicts the Greek letters Zeta and Psi, wrought in gold outlined in black, set on a white field.

Pledge Pin
The Zeta Psi pledge pin is a white circle with a narrow gold outline.

Badge
The badge of Zeta Psi consists of “a gold pin formed of the Greek letters Zeta and Psi and there shall be engraved upon it the letters O and A.” The arms of the psi are also engraved, with a Roman fasces upon the left and a star upon the right. The badge is set with seven stones (usually pearl or jet) along each of the bars of the zeta, for a total of twenty-one.

Awards
Awards are given out annually by Zeta Psi to outstanding chapters that exceed the expectations of the fraternity through community involvement and brotherhood relations. The criteria for these awards account for philanthropy hours & money raised, number of initiated brothers in the past year, number of others chapters visited and involvement within the University. The awards are presented in four tiers; 1) Comstock Award 2) Gold Chapter Award 3) Silver Chapter Award 4) Bronze Chapter Award. In 2012 & 2013 the Tau Theta Chapter was awarded the silver chapter award by Zeta Psi. In 2014 the Tau theta Chapter was awarded the gold chapter award.

Philanthropy
The Tau Theta Chapter has participated in several philanthropy events including Relay for Life, Scotiabank Aids Walk, Trick or Eat, Car Push for Heart and Stroke and many others. Tau Theta continues to host and participate in philanthropy events monthly.

Car Push
In 2013 Tau Theta hosted a 36 hour car push at the Oshawa Center, where it raised close to $10, 000 in donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Trick or Eat
In 2013, along with Alpha Gamma Delta, Tau Kappa Epsilon & Alpha Sigma Chi , participated in Trick or Eat, where over 1700 pounds in canned goods was donated. This was the single largest donation for Trick or Eat in Ontario.

Volunteer Work
From the fall of 2013 to the spring of 2014, Tau Theta accumulated over 1000 hours of community service at St. Vincent’s Soup Kitchen and at a local elementary school, providing meals for those in need.