Chi Epsilon Purdue University Welcome to Chi Epsilon

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Welcome to Chi Epsilon! Congratulations on your Accomplishment s!

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University The people in this room are the best ofthe best… Purdue Civil Charles A. Ellis - Golden Gate Bridge Designer, Engineers Purdue Professor 1934 -1946, Chi Epsilon member

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University What is Chi Epsilon? • • • Top Civil Engineering Students Nationally Recognized Personal Qualities - Pillars – – Scholarship Character Practicality Sociability Aqua – Designed by XE member

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University • • • Why Join Chi Relationship with pledge Epsilon? class Recognition from employers/schools Get involved Leadership opportunity It’s fun! Purdue University has the best chapter 111 S Wacker – Designed by XE member

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University • Member 25 Current Faculty s Members ~ 6 Graduate Students ~ 58 Undergraduate Students Gerald A. Leonards , XE member– served on commission to save the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University • • • Chi Epsilon Advisor –Officers Dr. Mark Bowman President – Gwen Cortez Vice President – Annie Chen Treasurer – Ximi Qu Secretary – Alexandra Natoli Editors – Christian Jonathan & Marcelino Cruz Marshals – Nathan Barr & Singh Batth Social Chairs – Alan Kanybek & Natalie Rubalcava Pledge Coordinators –Sissy Pomplin & Brandon Hardin • Web Master- Eun Hwang

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Notable XE Members Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr. (BSCE ‘ 46) • – • Robert L. Bowen (BSCE ‘ 62) – • Co-owner of Bechtel Corp. Founder & chairman of Bowen Engineering Christopher Burke (BSCE ‘ 77, MSCE ‘ 79, Ph. D. – ‘ 83) Founded Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. • – Charles J. Pankow, Jr. (BSCE ’ 47) Honored as one of the Top Six World Builders during the ENR's 125 year history

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Semester Events – XE Picnic • • • Get to meet your officers, members, and fellow pledges! Have a ton of fun and food! Happy Hollow Park October 1 st 1: 00 pm-3: 00 pm

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Semester Events – Faculty B • Fast Interact with faculty members and fellow pledges • Enjoy a delicious, nutritious breakfast • September 26 th in Wood Commons 7: 30 AM

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Pledge & Actives Social • Social for pledges and actives to mingle • Jake’s Roadhouse October 19 th ~6: 30 pm

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University • Semester Events – Become an official member of XE! Initiation

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University • Semester Events – Banquet Gain recognition for your achievements • Leonard and Margaret Wood Academic and Leadership Scholarship

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Service Opportunities • Giving back what got you into Chi Epsilon – – – Boiler Volunteer Network ASCE Service Projects Civil Blood Drive Boo at the Zoo Winterization

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Pledge Requirements • You’ve already done the first part – your academics! • Pledge Activities – Great chances to becomes friends with other XE members • Community Service (3 hours) – Boo at the Zoo – Ideas? • Pledge Quizzes • Pledge Boards – Completion & Signing

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Membership Dues • One-time lifetime membership fee • Chapter and national dues • $75, due by September 21 st (next meeting) – Picnic at Happy Hollow – Banquet dinner – All the pizza you can eat while a Boilermaker

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Pledge Requirements • Summary Attendance at Pledge Events • • – Faculty Breakfast (September 26 th) – Picnic at Happy Hollow Park (October 1 st) – Initiation & Banquet (November 12 th) Pledge Quizzes Community Service – 3 Hours Completion of Pledge Board Registration & Dues (by September 21 st Second Pledge , Meeting) – Make checks payable to Purdue Chi Epsilon

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Next Meeting • Thursday, September 21 st , [TIME TBD] in HAMP 1113 - Will send email reminder – Paying Dues – Elect Pledge Class Officers (Pledge Class Chair, Community Service Coordinator, Faculty Breakfast Organizer, Photographer) – By-Laws & History Quiz • E-mail us at – spomplin@purdue. edu

Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Thank Questions? You! Sissy Pomplin spomplin@purdue. e du Brandon Hardin bhardin@purdue. ed u xe@ecn. purdue. edu http: //bridge. ecn. purdue. edu/~xe