Congratulations on your Accomplishments! Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Welcome to Chi Epsilon! Congratulations on your Accomplishments!

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

What is Chi Epsilon? Top Civil Engineering Students Chi Epsilon – Purdue University 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

Why Join Chi Epsilon? Relationship with pledge class Recognition from Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Why Join Chi Epsilon? Relationship with pledge 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

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

Chi Epsilon Officers Advisor – Dr. Mark Bowman President – Gwen Cortez Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Chi Epsilon Officers Advisor – 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

Notable XE Members Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr. (BSCE ‘46) Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Notable XE Members Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr. (BSCE ‘46) – Co-owner of Bechtel Corp. Robert L. Bowen (BSCE ‘62) 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 – – –

Semester Events – XE Picnic Chi Epsilon – Purdue University 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 1st 1:00pm-3:00pm

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

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

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

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

Service Opportunities Chi Epsilon – Purdue University 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

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

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

Next Meeting Thursday, September 21st , [TIME TBD] in HAMP 1113 Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Chi Epsilon – Purdue University Next Meeting Thursday, September 21st , [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 bhardin@purdue.edu

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