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| − | Gamma Alpha Chapter (Founded October 22, 1995) is located at [http://www.purdue.edu Purdue University] in West Lafayette, Indiana. The chapter is a member of the Central Region. | + | Gamma Alpha Chapter (Founded October 22, 1995) is located at [http://www.purdue.edu Purdue University] in West Lafayette, Indiana. The chapter is a member of the [[Central Region]]. |
== Chapter History == | == Chapter History == | ||
=== Founding === | === Founding === | ||
| − | On October 22, 1995, Christine M. Blank, the national director of expansion, and James O. Tisdale III, the national Vice President of Chapter Development inducted 135 students into Fowler Hall on the Purdue University campus. This was the beginning of the Gamma Alpha Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi. | + | On October 22, 1995, Christine M. Blank, the national director of expansion, and [[James O. Tisdale III]], the national [[Vice President of Chapter Development]] inducted 135 students into Fowler Hall on the Purdue University campus. This was the beginning of the Gamma Alpha Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi. |
=== Early Years === | === Early Years === | ||
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=== Past Chapter Presidents === | === Past Chapter Presidents === | ||
| − | * First President: Tracy Howard (October 1995-1996) | + | * First President: [[Tracy Howard]] (October 1995-1996) |
| − | * Forrest Judd (1997) | + | * [[Forrest Judd]] (1997) |
| − | * Christina LaPan (1998) | + | * [[Christina LaPan]] (1998) |
| − | * Adam Ketterman (1999) | + | * [[Adam Ketterman]] (1999) |
| − | * Jill Schlotterback (2000) | + | * [[Jill Schlotterback]] (2000) |
| − | * Lance McGrath (2001) | + | * [[Lance McGrath]] (2001) |
| − | * Sean Duff (2002-2003) | + | * [[Sean Duff]] (2002-2003) |
| − | * Chris Carter (2004) | + | * [[Chris Carter]] (2004) |
| − | * Michael Armbrust (2005) | + | * [[Michael Armbrust]] (2005) |
| − | * Molly Sliger (2006) | + | * [[Molly Sliger]] (2006) |
| − | * Current President: Claire Walther (2007) | + | * Current President: [[Claire Walther]] (2007) |
== Chapter Events & Activities == | == Chapter Events & Activities == | ||
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== Chapter Honors and Awards == | == Chapter Honors and Awards == | ||
=== National Awards === | === National Awards === | ||
| − | * 2004 Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming | + | * 2004 [[Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming]] |
Revision as of 08:21, 26 September 2007
Gamma Alpha Chapter (Founded October 22, 1995) is located at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The chapter is a member of the Central Region.
Contents
Chapter History
Founding
On October 22, 1995, Christine M. Blank, the national director of expansion, and James O. Tisdale III, the national Vice President of Chapter Development inducted 135 students into Fowler Hall on the Purdue University campus. This was the beginning of the Gamma Alpha Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi.
Early Years
The Active Chapter
The current Gamma Alpha chapter consists of 55 Brothers and many active Alumni. At the moment, work is being done to implement an Alumni Advisory Board for the chapter.
Rush for the Fall 2007 semester has recently ended and the initiation process for the new Omega Initiate Class has begun.
Past Chapter Presidents
- First President: Tracy Howard (October 1995-1996)
- Forrest Judd (1997)
- Christina LaPan (1998)
- Adam Ketterman (1999)
- Jill Schlotterback (2000)
- Lance McGrath (2001)
- Sean Duff (2002-2003)
- Chris Carter (2004)
- Michael Armbrust (2005)
- Molly Sliger (2006)
- Current President: Claire Walther (2007)
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Alpha celebrates the Chapter's founding...
Other Event or Activity
This event is...
Other Event or Activity
This activity is...
Notable Alumni
- Name (Chapter year)
- Founding Member
- Name (Chapter year)
- DSK year
- Name (Chapter year)
- Office Held (year-year)
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
Chapter Awards
Awards given each semester by Gamma Alpha:
Forrest Judd Award: Named after an original Brother of Gamma Alpha who served as both Initiate Advisor and President, this award recognizes an Executive Board member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership.
Purple Heart Award: Awarded to an active Brother who has provided exceptional effort to the chapter and who demonstrates the ideals of Phi Sigma Pi.
Outstanding Service Award: Awarded to an active Brother, other than the service chair, who has made an outstanding contribution to the service efforts of Phi Sigma Pi.
Best Big Award: Awarded to a Brother who has served as a Big Brother and receives the highest combined vote total from both other Brothers and Initiates.
Broken Chair Award: Presented to an active Brother who has done something unusually funny or entertaining that semester.
Further Resources
- Chapter Home Page
