In the beginning
In the 1920s, the first key society was founded at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. The concept of the key society soon grew internationally and in 1956 fourth-year students Vic Rodgers and Dave Williams established the Garnet Key Society at Sir George Williams College. The merging of Loyola College and the Sir George Williams College in 1974 gave birth to Concordia University and since then, the Society has been a prestigious organization of and for the university and community.
Promoting a positive image of Concordia
The Garnet Key is a voluntary group that is sponsored by the President of the University and serves as one of the key elements in promoting a positive image of Concordia University. Garnet Key is more than a society. It is a representative group of Concordia students who hold high academic standing and who are involved in activities both within and outside the university. The society is sponsored by the President of the University as well the administration. Members of The Garnet Key act as official representatives of Concordia University, who serve to promote a positive image of Concordia. During their year-long mandate, they officiate as ushers at formal university events and organize a community service project that benefits the community at large.
Committment to Concordia and the community
The Garnet Key initially consisted of fifteen members. The current membership is twelve members. After an active one-year term of service, students become life members of the Garnet Key Society. Each year the Garnet Key Society evolves as the new membership forms its own sense of personality and commitment. However, the traditional commitment to serving the university and its community remains.
