Alpha Sigma Nu
Alpha Sigma Nu (ΑΣΝ) is the honor society of Jesuit colleges and universities. ΑΣΝ is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. Founded in 1915 at Marquette University as Alpha Sigma Tau, it adopted the current name in 1930. The society is open to both men and women of every academic discipline in the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and other Jesuit higher education institutions worldwide. It is present in 32 Jesuit institutions of higher education, 27 of which are in the United States. Alpha Sigma Nu currently has over 90,000 lifetime members and admits around 2,000 new members each year.
| Alpha Sigma Nu | |
|---|---|
| ΑΣΝ | |
| Founded | June 4, 1915 Marquette University |
| Type | Honor society |
| Affiliation | ACHS |
| Emphasis | Jesuit colleges and universities |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Αδελφοτης Σχολαστικων Νικηφορων Adelphotes Scholastikon Nikephoron Company of Honor Students |
| Colors | Maroon Gold |
| Symbol | Key and eye of wisdom |
| Publication | ΑΣΝ Newsletters ΑΣΝ Alpha Sigma Nu magazine |
| Chapters | 32 |
| Members | ~90,000 lifetime |
| Headquarters | 707 N. 11th Street #330 P.O. Box 1881 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-1881 United States |
| Website | Official website |
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