LSV is a senior women's honor society at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, United States.
| LSV | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 University of Missouri |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Senior women |
| Scope | Local |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Headquarters | Columbia, Missouri United States |
History
editThe LSV was formed in 1906 as a secret society for women students at the University of Missouri.[1][2] It was revealed to the campus in February 1908. Speculation immediately began that it was the female sister-chapter to QEBH, an honor society for male students. Its founders were concerned about the status of women on campus and in society.[3][2]
LSV is considered a service-based.[4] It honors outstanding senior women and promotes and improves the status of women.[1] Its members have public spoken out against sexual and racial injustice on campus, including criticizing the university's actions and policies.[5]
In the mid-1960s, LSV begin taking part in the university's Tap Day ceremonies, moving away from being a secret society.
Membership
editLSV taps four to six women students during the spring of their junior year.[6][2] The society has also tapped a handful of male members throughout its history.[7] Members are selected based on their service to the university and community, as well as their efforts to advance the status of women.[3] LSV also taps faculty and staff as honorary members for their contributions to the university community.[6]
LSV member's identities remain secret until the annual Tap Day ceremony near the close of the following academic year.[8][7][5] At this public event, LSV members remove a hood that covers their faces.[8][5][9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Felberbaum, Michael (2000-04-18). "Honorary societies on tap". The Maneater. Archived from the original on February 9, 2012. Retrieved 2013-08-21 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b c "UMC Students Receive Honors". Eldon Advertiser. Eldon, Missouri. 1985-05-16. p. 3. Retrieved 2024-04-06 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "11 Students, 3 Professors Tapped into Secret Honorary Societies". Missouri School of Journalism | University of Missouri. 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ Davis, Chase (April 12, 2002). "What the Fudge?: Tap Day". The Maneater. Archived from the original on February 9, 2012. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ^ a b c Colletto, Anna (2016-04-24). "Secret societies LSV and Mystical 7 call out injustices at MU on Tap Day". The Maneater. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ a b "Tap Day". Student Affairs | University of Missouri. 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ a b "MU Sinclair School of Nursing Student Recognized Multiple Times During His Mizzou Career For Outstanding Service". Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri Columbia. May 8, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-06-01. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
- ^ a b Montanez, Shannon (2009-04-20). "Secret societies reveal new members on Tap Day". The Maneater. Archived from the original on April 25, 2011. Retrieved 2013-08-21 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Guardado, Elmer (2016-04-22). "MU secret societies welcome new members on Tap Day". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved 2024-04-06.