Calliopean Society
| Calliopean Society | |
|---|---|
| ΦΕΜ | |
19th-century Calliopean Society emblem | |
| Founded | 1819–1853; revived 1950 Yale University |
| Type | Secret |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Debate |
| Scope | Local |
| Patron Greek deity | Calliope |
| Publication | The Muse |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Other name | Fraternity of Phi Epsilon Mu |
| Headquarters | Bingham Hall New Haven, Connecticut 06520 United States |
The Calliopean Society, also known as the Fraternity of Phi Epsilon Mu, is a senior society at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. It was estalbished at Yale College in 1819 as a literary and debating society. It disbanded in 1853, and revived in 1950. Its name refers to Calliope, the Greek muse of epic poetry.