Zeta Phi Eta

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Zeta Phi Eta (ΖΦΗ)

Founded	October 10, 1893 Northwestern University
Type	Professional
Scope	National
Publication	The Cameo
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Homepage	http://www.zetaphieta.org

ΖΦΗ

'Zeta Phi Eta is a National Professional Fraternity in Communication Arts and Sciences.'

1 History
2 Purposes of Zeta Phi Eta
3 Active Chapters
4 National Council Officers & Chairs, 2007-2009

[edit] History

Zeta Phi Eta is the oldest national group of its kind - it was founded on October 10, 1893 under the inspiration and guidance of Dr. Robert McLean Cumnock. The founding members were Edith DeVore, Maude Newell, Mollie Connor, Leila Little, and Laurine Wright. The fraternity was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois on June 25, 1902. In 1908, Zeta Phi Eta affiliated with Phi Eta Sigma, a local organization founded in 1901 at Emerson College, in Boston, Massachusetts. In the affiliation, the chapter at Boston became Alpha, and the one at Evanston, Beta. The cameo and pearl pin of Alpha became the official badge, and the shield and torch of Beta, the coat of arms. Zeta Phi Eta has expanded its areas of interest as the field itself expanded to include all communication arts and sciences. As of 1975, Zeta Phi Eta's Bylaws were amended to include men in its membership.

[edit] Purposes of Zeta Phi Eta

To band together individuals committed to high standards in communication arts and sciences;
To provide opportunities for sharing professional interests through participation in worthwhile activities in the fields of communication;
To provide a climate in which members may develop sound professional philosophies; and
To stimulate and encourage all worthy enterprises in the communication fields.