Orange Jackets

Orange Jackets is an all-female service organization for women and non-binary people at the University of Texas at Austin.[1] The group was founded in 1923 as a women's honorary service organization, named for their distinctive orange vests. The organization is composed of women and non-binary leaders from all majors and various facets of campus life.[2][3][4]

Accomplishments

The Orange Jackets are known for their volunteer efforts and service projects on campus and in the community.[5]

In 1926, they started the Women's Self Government Association, a now-retired governance body, which addressed women's issues in college environments. Other notable contributions include the implementation of police call boxes across the university campus[6] and starting fundraising efforts for Voices Against Violence,[7] a UT program offering sexual assault counseling and education, after federal funding for the program was cut. The Orange Jackets began the initiative to erect the first female statue at the University of Texas. Barbara Jordan[8] was selected because of her civil rights activism, political accomplishments, and connection to the University.

Roles and Responsibilities

As official hosts of the university, Orange Jackets are called upon to host special guests and donors on campus. The Orange Jackets are also one of many student organizations allowed on the field during UT football games. Members of Orange Jackets are easily recognized at campus events by their burnt orange vests emblazoned with a white “T” on the side pocket. Orange Jackets have been sporting this uniform ever since the UT v. OU game that took place on November 17, 1923. Every person who becomes an Orange Jacket receives their vest at the end of their Tappee year.[4]

Notable alumnae

References
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  8. Lindberg, Catherine. "Barbara Jordan statue's 10-year anniversary commemorated by UT Orange Jackets". The Daily Texan. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
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