Alpha Epsilon Chapter

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Alpha Epsilon Chapter (Founded 30 October 1988) is located at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The Chapter was founded by the students of WCU and is a member of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Region. The current chapter president is Jamie Blose and the chapter advisor is Dr. Corinne Murphy.

Family Day, 2013

Chapter History

Early Years

The Alpha Epsilon Chapter was one of several expansion efforts during the late 1980s. Despite the presence of two long standing organizations (Abbe Society and Friars Society) with similar ideals on campus, Phi Sigma Pi developed its own niche and soon rivaled other campus organizations in size and familiarity. Much of the success was due to the dedication of the Founding members and the Chapter's former Advisor, Dr. Melissa Cichowicz (nee Betz).

The Active Chapter

The Chapter currently has over 50 members. The most recent pledge class was the Beta Beta class inducted in Spring 2013. The chapter's most recent accomplishments were winning the Josh and Britt Marder Excellence in National Philanthropy Award and the Best in Region Award at the 2013 National Convention. Alpha Epsilon chapter hosted the East Region Conference in February 2010.

2014-2015 Alpha Epsilon Executive Board

Fall 2014 Alpha Epsilon Committee Chairs

Chapter Mascot

Alpha Epsilon's chapter mascot is the sea turtle.

Local Philanthropy

Alpha Epsilon's local philanthropies include the Casey Feldman Foundation and the Chester County Food Bank.

Past Chapter Presidents

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Alpha Epsilon Chapter Initiate Classes

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Alpha Epsilon Founder's Day is on October 30. In 2008, Alpha Epsilon celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a formal dinner dance with alumni guests, a slideshow of the past 20 years, and chapter scrapbooks on display. Alpha Epsilon recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary this year with a banquet that included the brothers and several alumni of Alpha Epsilon.

Regular Chapter Events

  • Adopt-a-Block
  • Local 5K's and walks for charities
  • Providing help to the Chester County Food Bank
  • Adopt-a-family for the holidays
  • Bake sales
  • Restaurant nights

Inter-Chapter Events

Alpha Epsilon hosted its first annual Turkey Bowl flag-football tournament in Fall 2008. It was attended by brothers from Alpha Epsilon Chapter and Alpha Lambda Chapter. They continue to host the event every Fall semester in November.

Notable Alumni

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards


Distinguished Service Key Recipients

Rolla F. Wood Alumni Scholarship Recipients

Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award

University Awards

  • 1993 W.C.U. Homecoming Parade 2nd place award for themed float "The Little Mermaid"
  • 1995 W.C.U. Homecoming Court (Patrick Herron and Nancy Gimbel)
  • 1996 W.C.U. Homecoming Court (Christopher Guglielmo and ??)
  • 2011 W.C.U. Homecoming Parade 2nd place award for Quidditch themed dance in the Homecoming Parade
  • 2013 W.C.U. Homecoming Court (Beau Ryck and Vika Mosuriak)
  • 2013 W.C.U. Homecoming Parade 1st place award for Superhero themed dance in the Homecoming Parade

Chapter Service Key Recipients

Further Resources

In the News

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