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Latest revision as of 13:35, 1 August 2016
Epsilon Psi Chapter (Founded 18 April 2009) is located at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. The Collegiate Chapter was founded by Gamma Mu alumnus Megan Sanderson and is a member of the Great Lakes Region.
Contents
Chapter History
Founding
The Espilon Psi chapter was founded April 18, 2009 at Grand Valley State University by eleven Grand Valley students. The Founding Class included Christina Wise, Erika Herbel, Kate Schulhoff, Kevin Krause, Jim Stray, Sarah Veselenak, Zachary Harmon, Raymond Yeow, Gracie Wiseman, and Laura Bjork.
Early Years
Current Executive Board
- President Logan Brenk
- Vice President Jake Mielecki
- Secretary Justine Travis
- Treasurer Anna Urban
- Parliamentarian Greg Harmon
- Historian Cassandra Evans
- Initiate Advisor Hayley Carter
- Recruitment Advisor Danielle Weaver
- Interchapter Relations Jake Carter
- Webmaster Alex Wolf
Past Chapter Presidents
- Christina Wise 2009-2011
- Zachary Harmon 2011-2012
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Epsilon Psi Chapter Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
The chapter has had several successful events, including many game nights and rush events. Rush events in the fall of 2009, included game nights and a volleyball match, which drew two new members for the year.
The rush events in Winter 2010 successfully drew in five prospective members, one of whom decided to withdraw from the initiate program only due to time constraints. The rush events included Brother Speed Dating, Ice Skating and an afternoon of impromptu games.
In the spring of 2009, the chapter took a scholarship event to the John Ball Zoo where they had a great day learning about the animals and bonding! The chapter began the annual Backpack Attack to gather school supplies for donations for our national philanthropy, Teach for America. The chapter plans to hold this service event annually, hopefully with increasing results every year.
The rush events for Fall of 2010 included a game night, speed-dating, a night of mismatched clothing and "mocktails," and a brunch made by members. These rush events drew three new brothers. In an effort to support the national philanthropy, the brothers of the Epsilon Psi chapter partnered with a nearby elementary school in the Fall Of 2010, to create a program where the brothers are "buddies" with the elementary students, which includes but is not limited to penpal letters, and tutoring the students.
During the Winter 2011 semester, the Rush events included a Game Day, Ice Skating, Movie Night, a Snow Sculpting Contest, as well as Sunday Morning Breakfast. The rush events drew two prospective members.
Fall Rush 2011 brought in the largest initiate class yet for the Epsilon Psi Chapter. The Rush Theme of "Third Grade Throwback" garnered the attention of seven new initiates, all of which successfully passed the national exam on their first try and were then inducted on November 16th of 2011.
Founder's Weekend
Founder's Weekend 2010 was held in the Cook-DeVos Center at Grand Valley.
Scholarship Events
Zachary Harmon, chair of scholarship committee, planned a successful scholarship event called Football Fantastical in 2010 that drew in chapter members and students not yet involved in Phi Sigma Pi.
PR Events
A school-wide euchre tournament took place March 26,2009 in the Grand Valley Honors College. We had a great turn-out, and we gave out prizes to the winners!
Notable Alumni
- Zachary Harmon
- Marlisa Hawley
- Erika Herbel
- Hannah Hollandsworth
- Kevin Krause
- Abby McBride
- Peter McCrary
- Haley Otman
- Kate Sample
- Kate Schulhoff
- Jim Stray
- Christina Wise
- Erik Wolf
- Raymond Yeow
- Amanda Frazier
- Rylee Mielecki
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
University Awards
- None to date
Other Awards
- None to date
Further Resources
In the News
- Cambridge University next for Grand Valley undergrad
- Phi Sigma Pi hosts first blood drive of the year
Epsilon Psi Chapter | |
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Founded April 18, 2009 • Grand Valley State University | |
Presidents | Christina Wise • Zachary Harmon • Logan Brenk |
History | List of Epsilon Psi Chapter Initiate Classes • List of Epsilon Psi Family Lines |
Chapter Service Keys | unknown |
National Council Members | none |
Torchias | none |