1. Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE)
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society
Winter-Spring 2014 Initiates Meeting
U-HOUR

2. The officers President: Sergio Perez Vice-President: Marcos Guillen
Secretary: Jeffrey Gracia
Treasurer: Frank Lam
E-Council Representative: Saj Bhakta
Webmaster: Joshua Sy

3. History of HKN
Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) was founded at the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign in 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
Recently merged with IEEE

4. Prominent HKN Members Larry Page, founder of Google
Eric Schmidt, CEO Google
Amar Bose, inventor of the Bose Speaker
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

5. Why Join Eta Kappa Nu? (1) 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

6. Why Join Eta Kappa Nu? (2)
Enjoy a 2 year subscription to THE BRIDGE magazine as a new member
First year membership to IEEE
Access to meetings and exclusive events
LABView software discounted price
Participate in service activities
Networking!

7. HKN Awards Participate in HKN’s extensive awards program:
Outstanding ECE Student Award
Outstanding Chapter Award
Outstanding Teaching Award
Distinguished Service Award
Karapetoff Award for Technical Achievement
Eminent Member
Outstanding Young Electrical or Computer-Engineer

8. Leadership Experience
Learn leadership skills by serving your chapter as an officer:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
E-Council Representative

9. 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

10. Steps toward joining Eta Kappa Nu (1)
Construct and Solder the HKN Bridge
Demonstration of Quality, Perseverance, and Courage
Must obtain 15 signatures from HKN faculty or officers
Volunteer
Demonstration of Leadership and Character
Must serve at least 5 hours towards a volunteer opportunity that must be signed off
Resume
Demonstrate your qualities and experience
Compiled for recruiters and taken to national events

11. Steps toward joining Eta Kappa Nu (2)
Forms
Member Information Form
Bridge Signature Form
IEEE Registration Form (non-members)
Dues
$100 one time due (for HKN new change)
Must stay up to date with IEEE membership after the first year

12. Important Dates HKN Winter Quarter Study Session
March 7, Friday of Week 9
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
April 10, Spring, Thursday Week 2
Everything is DUE!
New-Officer Elections
May TBD, 2014
Induction Ceremony

13. Questions or Concerns
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