page_title: Z Society
hierarchical_section_title: Z Society
context_page_description: The Z Society is a secret society that was founded at the University of Virginia in 1892. It comprises outstanding student leaders who give time, talent, and financial contributions to groups and individuals that exemplify the spirit of the society and uphold the ideals of the university. Additionally, the Z Society encourages and recognizes excellence through a number of honorary dinners and academic awards.
  The organization's membership chooses to remain anonymous because of the belief that service, when provided anonymously, provides a unique philanthropic opportunity. After graduation, members may opt to wear Z Society rings. Selection for membership is considered a high honor at the University.
  The Z Society contributes significantly to the University through monetary donations, recognition events, such as a First-Year
  Recognition Dinner, service opportunities, encouragement letters, and major awards such as the Edgar Shannon Award, presented to one student from each school during graduation, as well as the Distinguished Faculty Award, presented to one faculty member from the University every year.
context_section_description: The Z Society is a secret society that was founded at the University of Virginia in 1892.  It comprises outstanding student leaders who give time, talent, and financial contributions to groups and individuals that exemplify the spirit of the society and uphold the ideals of the university. Additionally, the Z Society encourages and recognizes excellence through a number of honorary dinners and academic awards. 
  The organization's membership chooses to remain anonymous because of the belief that service, when provided anonymously, provides a unique philanthropic opportunity. After graduation, members may opt to wear Z Society rings. Selection for membership is considered a high honor at the University.
  The Z Society contributes significantly to the University through monetary donations, recognition events, such as a First-Year
  Recognition Dinner, service opportunities, encouragement letters, and major awards such as the Edgar Shannon Award, presented to one student from each school during graduation, as well as the Distinguished Faculty Award, presented to one faculty member from the University every year.
  Like the Seven Society and IMP Society, the Z Society is known to paint their symbol around university grounds.
caption: North steps of the Rotunda, with Z Society logo
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