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

2. 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 , Chi Epsilon member

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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 – – –

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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 reminder
Paying Dues
Elect Pledge Class Officers (Pledge Class Chair, Community
Service Coordinator, Faculty Breakfast Organizer, Photographer)
By-Laws & History Quiz
us at

18. Thank You! Questions? Sissy Pomplin Brandon Hardin xe@ecn.purdue.edu
Chi Epsilon – Purdue University
Chi Epsilon – Purdue University
Thank You!
Questions?
Sissy Pomplin
Brandon Hardin