National founding date: October 15, 1898

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SHSU founding date: May 16, 1959

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Nickname: Zeta

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Colors: Turquoise Blue & Steel Grey

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Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness

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Motto: Seek The Noblest

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Values: ​​Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Responsibility, Being Rather than Seeming, Service & Philanthropy, Seeking Understanding that We Might Gain True Wisdom, Humility, Loyalty & Commitment, Love