Society of Saint Thomas Aquinas
| Society of Saint Thomas Aquinas | |
|---|---|
| STAQ | |
| Founded | 1831 Yale University |
| Type | Senior society |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | "There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship." |
| Symbol | Sun |
| Mascot | Dove |
| Patron saint | Thomas Aquinas |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Nickname | Aquinas, STAQ |
| Headquarters | New Haven, Connecticut United States |
The Society of Saint Thomas Aquinas (STAQ) is a senior society at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. The society is dedicated to tolerance, compassion, and egalitarianism. In the words of St. Thomas Aquinas, "There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship." Though not having any religious affiliation, the members of the society stand by the values and teachings of their namesake.
Nicknames for the senior society include Aquinas and STAQ (pronounced "stack"). The attributes of St. Thomas Aquinas are the sun and the dove.