Gamma Epsilon Tau ( or GET) is a

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. As of 2013, the fraternity has eight active chapters. Its national chapter is located at the

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History

Gamma Epsilon Tau was originally formed in 1953 at an annual conference of the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) held in New York City. Members of the printing-oriented group Xi Omicron Pi from the

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worked with another group on the East Coast to establish the fraternity. This coincided with an increase in

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programs in American higher education. The fraternity is a national co-educational honor society focused on graphic arts education. GET provides professional and social networking opportunities to undergraduates and alumni. Prospective members must meet certain academic, moral, and participatory standards to join the organization. As of 2013, the fraternity has chartered fourteen chapters; eight are active. Its national chapter is located at the

Symbols

The fraternity's colors are maroon and black. Its symbol is in the type block.

Chapters

Following is a list of Gamma Epsilon Tau chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in ''italics''.

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