Chimera Society
| Chimera Society | |
|---|---|
 Chimera Coat of Arms | |
| Founded | 1914 Dartmouth College |
| Type | Senior society |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | Local |
| Symbol | Chimera |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Headquarters | Hanover, New Hampshire United States |
Chimera is a collegiate senior society at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. It was established in 1914. The society selects a small number of new members each year through its traditional tapping process.
History
Chimera was established in 1914 at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire.[1] Sometime after Dartmouth first accepted female students in 1972,[2] Chimera began accepting women into its membership. It is a recognized student organization the operates under the authority of Dartmouth's Office of Greek Life and Student Societies.[1]
Symbols
Like most other societies at Dartmouth, members reveal their affiliation at commencement by carrying identifying canes, which feature a hand-carved depiction of the Greek mythological creature Chimera.[3][4]
Membership
Chimera membership consists of a small number of senior men and women who are selected in their junior year through a college-wide process known as "tapping".[5] Every year in the winter and spring academic terms, juniors are tapped for Chimera and other senior societies through a process semi-coordinated by the college.[5]
Triad Trust Association
The Triad Trust Association is the business name of Chimera.[6] The association is a registered non-profit corporation to hold Chimera's assets, including its endowment, and serves as the society's alumni board.[6]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Senior Society Council | Greek Life and Societies". Dartmouth College. 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ "Coeducation". Dartmouth College. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ "Set of 26 Wooden Walking canes Chimera - Dartmouth College 2026 (prepa". GC-Artis Walking Sticks Canes. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ "What's the Story With Those Walking Sticks?". Dartmouth College. 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- 1 2 "Tapping Process | Greek Life and Societies". Dartmouth College. 2016-11-22. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- 1 2 "Triad Trust Association". New Hampshire Department of State.
