Eclectic Society (fraternity)
| Eclectic Society | |
|---|---|
| ΦΝΘ | |
| Founded | September 13, 1838 Wesleyan University |
| Type | Cooperative living |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | Local |
| Colors | Red and Cream |
| Publication | The Eclectic Scroll |
| Chapters | 1 active, 3 installed |
| Headquarters | 200 High Street Middletown, Connecticut 06457 United States |
The Eclectic Society of Phi Nu Theta (ΦΝΘ) began in 1838 as a college fraternity at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, making it one of the earliest college fraternities to be formed in the United States. In 1970, the alumni and active members split. The fraternity sold its chapter house to the university, and the Eclectic organization continued as a co-ed cooperative living space, sharing the building with Wesleyan's dance organization, Movement House. The succeeding co-op dropped the use of Greek letters.