Revision Fall 2003

Candidate Packet Questions and Answers

Officers

Name the six officers and the respective offices they hold.

The answer can be found in your Candidate Packet

Other Candidates

Name at least five other candidates of Tau Beta Pi.

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Dept. Heads

Name at least three department heads and their respective departments.

The answer can be found in your Candidate Packet

Founding of Tau Beta Pi

Who founded Tau Beta Pi? When? Where?

Edward H. Williams, Jr. founded Tau Beta Pi in 1885 at Lehigh University.

Districts

How many districts is Tau Beta Pi divided into?

Tau Beta Pi is divided into 16 districts throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Districts cont.

Which district is our chapter in, and what five states make up our district?

Our chapter is in District 9 which is comprised of the following states:

Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

Chartering of the 2nd Chapter

Where was the second chapter of Tau Beta Pi founded?

The second chapter of Tau Beta Pi was founded at Michigan State University.

Oklahoma Chapters

What are the names and locations of the three Oklahoma chapters of Tau Beta Pi?

The three Oklahoma chapters are:

OK Alpha at the University of Oklahoma

OK Beta at University of Tulsa

OK Gamma at Oklahoma State

Oklahoma Chapters

When was the OSU Chapter of Tau Beta Pi chartered?

The OSU Chapter was chartered on April 7, 1974.

First Initiate

Who was the first initiate of Tau Beta Pi?

The first initiate of Tau Beta Pi was Irving Andrew Heikes from Lehigh University.

Publications

What are the two publications of Tau Beta Pi, and how often are they published?

The Bent is published quarterly and the Bulletin is published three times per year.

Yells!

Write either the modern or traditional yell of Tau Beta Pi.

Traditional

Ammeter, Indicator, Wye Level Wye.

Slide Rule, Dynamo, Tau Beta Pi!

Modern

Calculate, Innovate, Try, Try, Try.

Integrity, Honesty, Tau Beta Pi!

Sigma Tau

When did Sigma Tau and Tau Beta Pi merge?

Sigma Tau and Tau Beta Pi merged on January 1, 1974.

Headquarters

Where is Tau Beta Pi national headquarters?

Tau Beta Pi national headquarters are located at in Knoxville, Tennessee at the University of Tennessee.

Sigma Tau cont.

What was the symbol of Sigma Tau?

The pyramid was the symbol of Sigma Tau.

Societies

Tau Beta Pi is a founding member of what society?

Tau Beta Pi is a founding member of

The Association of College Honors Societies.

Colors

What are the colors of Tau Beta Pi?

Tau Beta Pi’s colors are:

seal brown

whitewhite

Dr. Edward H. Williams Jr.

What department did Tau Beta Pi’s founder head?

Dr. Edward H. Williams Jr. was head of the Mining Department at Lehigh University.

Colors

How did Lehigh University choose its colors?

Lehigh University chose its colors from the colors of girl’s stocking who attended the university.

Official Song

What is the name of the official song of Tau Beta Pi?

The official song is

‘Tau Beta Pi to You’.

Outstanding Members

Who is the only member of Tau Beta Pi in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Nathan W. Daugherty is a Tau Beta Pi member who was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.

Nat’l Convention

How often is the National Convention held?

National Convention is held once per year.

Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus

Who was the first Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus?

R. C. Matthews was the first to hold the position of Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus.

Phi Beta Kappa

What is the main distinction between Tau Beta Pi and Phi Beta Kappa?

Tau Beta Pi is the Engineering Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa is the Liberal Arts and Sciences Honor Society.

R.H. Nagel

Who is the Most Improved Chapter Award named after?

The Most Improved Chapter Award is named after R.H. Nagel.

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