Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. () is a

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founded in 1988 at Montclair State College (now

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), by sixteen women who felt the need for a multicultural sorority at Montclair State College. Lambda Tau Omega is a founding member of the

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(NMGC).

Purpose

According to the organization's website, Lambda Tau Omega's primary missions are "uplift womyn of all social structures while striving towards excellence through their ideals and accomplishments" and dedication to noble service with primary focus on the welfare of children.

Philanthropy

Lambda Tau Omega's main philanthropy is the welfare of children, but the sorority participates in many community service activities, including a Blue Ribbon Campaign, a Child Abuse Awareness campaign each April, and an AIDS Awareness campaign each December.

Chapters

* Genesis Alpha Chapter -

* Geminate Beta Chapter -

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* Trilogy Gamma Chapter -

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* Delta Quanyx Chapter -

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* Quint Epsilon Chapter -

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* Ever Zeta Chapter -

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* Heptakin Eta Chapter -

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* Leonyne Theta Chapter -

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* Feline Iota Chapter -

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* Krystallyne Kappa Chapter -

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* Leviathan Lambda Chapter -

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* Prysmatic Mu Chapter -

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* Nexthys Nu Chapter -

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* Xpedieenth Xi Chapter -

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* Vydurance Omicron Chapter -

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* Phonoxy Pi Chapter -

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* Nezwaly Rho Chapter -

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* Ariamas Sigma Chapter -

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* Vierenti Upsilon Chapter -

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* Trinphoenite Phi Chapter - Rutgers University - Newark *Travinsus Chi Chapter - Rutgers University - Camden * Nyris Psi Chapter -

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* Novalescent Alpha Alpha Chapter -

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* Tau -

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* University of West Florida

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* Caldwell University

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* Trinity College

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References

External links

Official website
National Multicultural Greek Council Student societies in the United States Student organizations established in 1988 Women's organizations based in the United States 1988 establishments in New Jersey {{Fraternity and Sorority-stub

Purpose

Philanthropy

Chapters

See also

References

External links