Theta Chi (ΘΧ)

Eta Iota Chapter

"Extend the Helping Hand."

Heritage:    Theta Chi Fraternity was founded on Thursday, April 10, 1856 at 9:00 p.m. in the Old South Barracks on the campus of Norwich University in Norwich, Vermont, by two military cadets,  Fredrick Freeman and Arthur Chase. The early history of Theta Chi Fraternity is closely connected with the history of Norwich University . In 1866 a massive fire devastated the university, completely destroying the Old South Barracks. This disaster prompted the university to move from Norwich , Vermont to its present location in Northfield, Vermont.

Local Founding:    February 12, 1972

Colors:    Military Red and White

Flower:    Red Carnation

Flag:

Symbol:    Rattlesnake

Local Philanthropy:    Boys Farm

Membership:    160,000 Brothers in the United States and Canada ; 135 active collegiate chapters, colonies, and interest groups.

National Website:    http://www.thetachi.org