Zeta Tau Alpha
Theta Iota
University of North Florida
Organization Facts
Zeta Tau Alpha was founded October 15, 1898 by nine women at the State Female Normal School, now Longwood University, in Farmville, Virginia. At only 14-15 years of age, these young women desired permanence to their friendships and hoped to perpetuate their sisterhood long after college. Zeta Tau Alpha was started as a fraternity, meaning they were not started by a brother organization. The young women knew of the fraternity system through brothers and friends. Their aim was, first and foremost, to band together in a union providing lasting qualities, girls who were congenial companions and close friends, perpetuating those friendships beyond college days. Now Zeta is the third largest National Panhellenic Congress group with 223 chartered collegiate chapters throughout the United States and Canada and over 260 active Alumnae organizations, thereby giving Zeta the distinction of being an International Fraternity.
Nickname: "Zeta"
Symbols: Crown, Strawberry
Flower: The White Violet
Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Grey
Open Motto: “Seek the Noblest”
Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness and Education
Chapter Facts
The Theta Iota chapter of ZTA at the University of North Florida was founded on February 19, 1977. Zeta Tau Alpha was the first sorority on our campus and we continuously strive to exceed the ideals our Founders sought for the future of our Fraternity on our college campus and in our Jacksonville community. A gold link inscribed “Alpha” begins Zeta Tau Alpha’s chain of chapters. Each time a new collegiate chapter is installed, a silver link etched with the chapter’s Greek name is added to the chain. Our chapter at the University of North Florida is link 175. The ZTA experience is made up of many parts. Sisters are connected to a large network of over 235,000 women, which provides countless opportunities. The bonds of friendship that are formed in both collegiate and alumnae chapters last a lifetime. Women develop leadership skills by taking on responsibility both within ZTA and in their communities. The Fraternity and ZTA Foundation support members’ growth through educational programming and opportunities to serve others and promote breast cancer education and awareness. Members of ZTA are encouraged to follow their passion, and their sisters are there to support those goals.
Vice President of Recruitment
Email: [email protected]
Awards
2015:
- National Crown Chapter
- Homecoming Champions with Kappa Sigma
- Florida ZTA Social Media Award
- UNF Greek Continual Improvement Award
- UNF Greek Community Engagement Award
- Florida ZTA Social Media Award
- 1st place Alpha Chi Omega Dodgeball Tournament
- 1st place Delta Upsilon's DU Olympics
- 1st place Kappa Alpha Theta's Kicks for CASA Tournament
- 1st place Kappa Delta Flag Football Tournament
- 1st place Sigma Chi Derby Days Volleyball Tournament
- 2nd place Alpha Chi Omega Greek Sing Week
- 2nd place Kappa Sigma's Week of War
- 2nd place Sigma Chi Derby Days
2014:
- National Crown Chapter
- UNF Homecoming Champions with Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Florida ZTA Recruitment Excellence Award
- Florida ZTA Outstanding Service Award
- Raised close to $24,000 after Zeta Roundup
- 4 v 4 Flag Football Champions (Fall)
- 1st place Greek Softball IM (Fall)
- 1st place Greek Dodgeball IM (Fall)
- 1st place Sand Volleyball (Fall)
- 1st place Chi Phi Walk Like MADD Week
- 1st place Sigma Alpha Epsilon Paddy Murphy Week
- 1st place Sigma Chi Derby Days
- 1st place Delta Gamma Anchor Slam Week
2013:
- Volunteer of the Year - Rachelle Woodbury
- Top 10 Greek - Madison Proctor
- Service & Philanthropy - Gold Level
- Won Miracle Cup and had the highest fundraiser for Dance Marathon
2012:
- Homecoming Lip Sync Champions with Kappa Sigma
- Homecoming Champions with Kappa Sigma
- 1st place in Greek soccer
- Dance Marathon Miracle Cup for raising over $5,300
- Panhellenic Raising the Bar Award
2011:
- National New Member Programming Award
- National Outstanding New Member Programming Award
- UNF Sorority President of the Year: Katherine Ross
- UNF Future Sorority Leader of the Year: Ashleigh Stowers
- 2nd place in Homecoming Lip Sync with Kappa Alpha Order and Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Dance Marathon Miracle for raising over $5,000
2010:
- UNF Sorority Chapter of the Year
- National Outstanding New Member Programming
- UNF Most Improved Chapter
- Homecoming Lip Sync Champions with Sigma Chi
- UNF Outstanding Service Award
- National Crown Chapter Award