Recruitment is the time period where Greek organizations recruit prospective members. It is meant to be informative and fun at the same time. Look out for upcoming rush events! Contact Chris Petrino (petric@rpi.edu) or call the house at 518-274-1534.
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FRATERNITY
National
Founded in 1856 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
1st Fraternity to start a Leadership School geared toward undergraduate students, over 32,000 graduates since its inception
More than 8,200 undergraduate members at over 210 chapters in 48 states and Canada
Over 190,000 living alumni active in more than 175 alumni associations across the nation
The Fraternity communicates through The Record magazine, a quarterly publication that has been published continuously since 1880
SAE offers a scholarship program and has loaned out more than 20 million dollars to help students earn their degree.
Local - New York Epsilon
NY Epsilon founded at RPI in 1951
Recognized as a chapter of excellence by SAE national
Recognized as a five star fraternity by RPI
NY Epsilon maintains a $200,000 budget, plus an additional $20,000 annually from alumni donations
$80,000 endowed scholarship fund that gives $3000 each year
BROTHERHOOD
NY Epsilon currently has over 55 active members - 27 of whom live in the chapter house
NY Epsilon's average GPA of 3.05 is consistently higher than all-men's and all-Greek averages
All-inclusive annual room and board plus brother fees is $6,800 (approx. $3,500 less than on campus room and board) - includes 19 Meals a week
Lighted volleyball court in the back yard for days and nights of games
COMMUNITY
Rensselaer Sports
Representation on RPI athletic teams including soccer, baseball, track, and swimming
Field teams for most IFC sports
Other intramural teams in A, B, and C league
Campus Organizations
President of the Union - Erik Swanson
Union Executive Board - Richard Mooney
ROTC Scholars
Battle of Bands
Community Service
Annual Farkouh Field Day - brothers put on a field day for children in the Troy area
Build for Habitat for Humanity
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
YMCA Youth Nights
Support other Greeks with their projects |
