1. Eta Kappa Nu The Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society
David

2. Welcome & Introductions
Current HKN Officers:
President: Kyle Smith
Vice President: Benjamin Upton
Treasurer: Mary Donovan
Recording Sec.: Katherine Warner
Corresponding Sec.: Ivy Kwan
Bridge Correspondent.: Catherine O’Hearn
Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Graham and Dr. Matthew Valenti
David

3. Who is qualified for membership?
Top quarter of ECE juniors
Top third of ECE seniors
Graduate students
ECE Faculty
Professionals who have made a significant contribution to ECE
David or Leah

4. History
Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) was founded at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1904 by Maurice Carr
There are now about 200 chapters at universities across the U.S. and we are currently expanding into Canada
There are about 300,000 members
HKN members serve the community, university, and department in various activities.
HKN is merged with and operated by the IEEE.
David or Leah

5. Prominent HKN members Larry Page, founder of Google
Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google
Amar Bose, inventor of the Bose Speakers
Sabeer Bhatia, founder of Hotmail
David Filo, founder of Yahoo!
Henry Samueli, founder of Broadcom
Paul and Irwin Jacobs, founder of Qualcomm
HKN members are on the Board of Directors at many top tech companies including Google, IBM, Yahoo!, Motorola
David or Leah

6. Why join Eta Kappa Nu? HKN members are known for their:
Leadership
Teamwork
Quality
Character
Build your resume and include membership in a prestigious honor society
Have fun! Participate in social activities
Leah

7. Why join Eta Kappa Nu? 1 free year of IEEE membership..
Online subscription to THE BRIDGE magazine.
Dinner on April 21nd for you and up to 2 guests.
Participate in service activities.
Earn respect from faculty, fellow students, employers.
Build leadership and tutoring skills.
Meet other HKN members at our Leadership Conferences
Leah

8. Leadership Conference
A weekend long meeting of HKN student leaders.
Locations:
Purdue University (2017)
University of Michigan (2016)
UC Berkeley (2015
Iowa State University (2014)
Arizona State University (2013)
University of Illinois (2011)
University of Oklahoma (2010)
University of Michigan, Dearborn (2009)
Carnegie Mellon University (2008)
Kevin and/or David

9. Costs Dues: $70 Lifetime membership Cost includes:
1 year IEEE membership
1 year digital edition of Bridge magazine
Banquet (yourself + 2 guests)
Member certificate
Pin is optional
$25.
Dan

10. Entrance Requirements
Three components:
Test
Faculty Signature Sheet
2 Hours Service
Most Outstanding Initiate
Person with best combination of test score and faculty signatures.
Free HKN pin and recognition.
Anirudh

11. How to Join Enter your HKN member information online (By Mar. 3)
We will you the address of a web form.
Fill the form out and submit.
Include your IEEE member number, if you are a member.
Membership includes 1 free year of IEEE membership
Pay membership dues (Due Mar. 3)
$70 lifetime dues.
Cash or check made out to “Eta Kappa Nu”.
Give to Dr. Graham or Dr. Valenti
Turn in your other materials by Apr. 17:
Test (answer sheet only).
Signature sheet.
Cover of the info packet showing you did your 2 hours service.
If you want to go to the banquet, register by Apr. 5.
Will send out banquet registration information
Kevin

12. Induction and Banquet April 21 is the induction ceremony: (Tentative)
4:45 PM arrive at G39
5:00 PM induction ceremony (guests allowed)
6:00 PM TBD
7:00 PM TBD
Some details:
Register for banquet in advance.
Two free guests at banquet.
Guests encouraged at induction.
Business attire strongly encouraged.
Induction ceremony is required:
You are not a member until you are inducted.
Charles

13. Officers Learn leadership skills by serving your chapter as an officer
President
Vice President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Sec.
News Correspondent
Treasurer
Will elect officers in April
David or Charles

14. For more information
Visit for more information about Eta Kappa Nu
Visit for more information about the Beta Rho Chapter
David