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Our History, Purpose & Code of Ethics

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History

Triangle is a nationally-reaching organization, with 35 chapters in 25 states and over 20,000 living alumni. While we are proud part of this large community, Triangle started here at Illinois. In 1907, sixteen undergraduate civil engineering students sought to create an organization that brough engineers together. Although it was initially limited to civil engineering, today Triangle is a community of male engineers, architects, and scientists brought together to achieve a common purpose. The site of the original chapter house is where our current home stands today.

Purpose

"The purpose of Triangle shall be to maintain a fraternity of engineers, architects and scientists. It shall carry out its purpose by establishing chapters that develop balanced men who cultivate high moral character, foster lifelong friendships, and live their lives with integrity."

Code of Ethics

As a member of Triangle, I recognize my obligation to:
  1. Observe the precepts of the Fraternity as set forth in the Ritual
  2. Accept cheerfully my full share of any task, however menial, involved in maintaining a chapter home
  3. Preserve and promote the chosen ideals of my Fraternity
  4. Pay all personal bills promptly, and always live within my means
  5. Help create in my chapter home an environment in which enduring friendships may be formed
  6. Maintain a creditable scholastic record
  7. Promote the welfare of my profession
  8. Maintain my self respect by proper conduct at all times
  9. Uphold faithfully the traditions and program of my Alma Mater
  10. Pay the price of success in honest effort