Zeta Phi Eta

Infobox Fraternity
letters= ΖΦΗ
name= Zeta Phi Eta
crest=
founded= October 10, 1893
birthplace= Northwestern University
type= Professional
publication= The Cameo
scope=National
homepage= http://www.zetaphieta.org

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

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.

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.

Active Chapters

There are currently four active campus chapters of Zeta Phi Eta. Campus chapters are located at the following schools:
*Emerson College
*Slippery Rock University
*University of Texas at Austin
*University of Wisconsin at Whitewater

There are currently six active professional chapters, located in the following cities:
*Boston (MA)
*Chicago North-Shore (IL)
*Madison (WI)
*Oklahoma City (OK)
*Portland (OR)
*Southern California (CA)There has been interest in starting professional chapters in Austin (TX), Milwaukee, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC in the near future!

National Council Officers & Chairs, 2007-2009

*President - Maria Burns
*1st Vice-President - Olivia Wong
*2nd Vice-President - Marc Cocchiola
*Treasurer - Tom O'Connor
*Secretary - Chris Huffman
*Cameo Editor - Tara Sapienza
*Central Office/Career Development Chair - Joe Arnold
*Webmaster - James Burns
*National Service Project Chair - Lisa Chiango
*Advisory Board Chair - Elina Kotlyar
*Foundation Executive Director - Eddie Jones
*Historian - Tony Ascenso
*Member-at-Large Chair - Maggie McClaine
*Marketing/PR Chair - Danit Zivan