open letter circulated to McIntire administrators, faculty, and student leaders. The letter claimed to articulate grievances with the administration of the McIntire School of Commerce, particularly with regard to faculty diversity, the B.S. in Commerce's two-year structure, and undergraduate admissions decisions. The society's stated goal is to act as a long-term advocate for structural improvement of undergraduate business education at the University. Members are tapped for demonstrating Honor, Courage, and Vision, and select faculty are speculated to be involved as well. Members may elect to reveal their identities upon graduation. Vega Society is purportedly named for the constellation Lyra, which represents the magical Lyre crafted by Hermes, the ancient Greek god of commerce and herald of Olympus. Lyra was included in Thomas Jefferson's original plan for a celestial dome in the Rotunda, but the project was never completed. List of societies The following is a list of some of the known secret societies at the University of Virginia. Much of the information has been paraphrased from information compiled by University Guide Service alumni and former University Guide Service historian Charles Irons. This list includes societies that are well-attested by reliable sources. It excludes some societies, such as the Raven Society, that have public membership and therefore are not secret societies by definition. See also Collegiate secret societies in North America References Collegiate secret societies Student societies in the United States University of Virginia