Tau Zeta History 

In the fall semester of 2000, Bro. Calvin J. Whitaker called a meeting with those expressing interest in becoming a member of the Fraternity. A small group of young men attended the confidential meeting on September 24, 2000. In attendance, were three members from the fraternity who answered questions pertaining to membership. The Brothers representing the Fraternity were Bro. Allen Truesdale, Bro. Kenyatta Shamburger, and Bro. Sherman Lofton. The interested men communicated to the brothers of the fraternity their desire to become Alpha men. The brothers of the Fraternity communicated to these men that progress was being made in moving the Tau Zeta Chapter at Kennesaw State University (KSU) to Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU). It was going to be a long process and patient should be exercised; however, they stated that they could not host any activities for the school and the community. During this meeting, the Men of Distinction (MOD) had formed. Originally this group consisted of men who wanted to become brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Since then, the organization has held socials, bake sales, voter registration drives, and community service events in conjunction with the student body of SPSU. In addition to the activities, the group was volunteering for "Hand's On Atlanta" on the weekend. The MOD organization held car wash fundraisers in the heat of the summer in an effort to bring Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc back to Southern Poly. 

In April of 2001, after months of hard work and perseverance in pursing the light of ALPHA, several member of MOD were informed that the national office had approved the moving of Tau Zeta Chapter from Kennesaw State University to Southern Polytechnic State University.  The Tau Zeta chapter's first Awareness Seminar took place on Monday, August 20, 2001.  Tau Zeta was now ready to have it first intake occur during the fall of 2001.  What happened next was the beginning of a new era of ALPHADOM for the campus of Southern Polytechnic State University.  The chapter received its founding members on November 17, 2001.  They are known as I.N.V.I.C.T.U.S.  

Several lines crossed the burning sands while the chapter was seated at SPSU.  Since its founding in 2001, the chapter seat has been relocated to the campus of Kennesaw State University, where it was finally chartered in 2009.

Since then the young "Tenacious" Tau Zeta chapter has continued to thrive in excellence at Kennesaw State University.  This true brotherhood has allowed a common bond to all whom may witness.  "Through Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind," Tau Zeta shall persist in moving "Onward and Upward toward the Light!"