The TCNJ Chi Epsilon (XE) Chapter, in collaboration with the TCNJ XE Alumni Association and the Department of Civil Engineering, successfully hosted its third annual Alumni Networking Event on September 12th. The gathering served as a bridge between current students and the professional community, drawing a diverse cohort of alumni from various sectors of the civil engineering industry.

The event kicked off with a panel discussion attended by more than 50 junior and senior civil engineering students. The conversation focused on the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in civil engineering, addressing both the challenges and opportunities today’s students will face as they enter the workforce.

In addition to the panel, the event featured an open networking session. This provided students with a unique platform to speak individually with alumni, explore potential career paths, and learn firsthand about the professional experiences of TCNJ graduates.

The TCNJ XE Chapter extends its deepest thanks to the alumni volunteers, faculty members, and students whose support and participation made this annual tradition a success. We look forward to continuing this strong tradition of mentorship and collaboration next year.

TCNJ XE Alumni in Attendance at the Event

Panel Discussion

Networking with Alumni

Networking with Alumni

TCNJ XE members and candidates came together on September 2nd to kick off the fall semester with our Invitation Social. We reviewed XE history and last semester’s chapter activities, then enjoyed local pizza while competing in a Kahoot game. Congratulations go to our candidates, Joe and Nick, and president Jasmyn for claiming the top three spots. We are ready for a great semester ahead!

Back Row (from left): Zach Pacenza, Terrel Osei-Kyei, Steve Ioannidis, Phil Sambucci. Front Row (from left): Sonny Lopez, Emily Oberman, Jake Kozlosky

Max Dawson

Steven Ioannidis

Jake Kozlosky

Sony Lopez

Emily Oberman, Cum Laude

• Fred O. Armstrong Leadership Award – Civil Engineering

Terrel Osei-Kyei

Zachary Pacenza, Summa Cum Laude

• Fred O. Armstrong Scholar Award (highest academic achievement) – Civil Engineering

Joseph Ricciani, Cum Laude

• Vincent W. Dresser Service Award – Civil Engineering

Phillip Sambucci, Cum Laude

We were honored to welcome a very special guest to our Spring Induction Ceremony! Prof. Raymond Nolan, P.E., a Chi Epsilon member since his 1969 induction at NYU, joined us to celebrate a proud family milestone: his grandson, Jack Nolan’s, induction into the TCNJ XE Chapter.

With a career spanning 60 years, including nearly three decades as a professor and program coordinator at the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology department at Middlesex College, NJ, followed by a successful launch of his own forensic engineering firm, Prof. Nolan truly embodies the excellence of our profession.

We are delighted to celebrate this special multi-generational legacy and offer our warmest congratulations to both Jack and Prof. Nolan on this shared engineering honor!

Jack and Raymond Nolan

TCNJ XE chapter held its Spring Induction Ceremony followed by its annual award ceremony on May 9, 2026.

Congratulations go to the following newly inducted TCNJ XE undergraduate members:

Colin Menier (’28)

Jack Nolan (’28)

Liam Ryan (’28)

Garrett Totten (’27)

Congratulations go to the following newly inducted TCNJ XE alumni member:

John Beringer (’14)

From Left: Jack Nolan, Liam Ryan, Garrett Totten, Colin Menier, John Beringer

Download the induction ceremony program here.

The following XE members were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the 2025-26 academic year:

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award: Zach Pacenza (’26)

Outstanding Initiate Award: Sarah Laubsch (’27)

Service Award: Emily Oberman (’26)

Best Educator Award: Dr. Vedrana Krstic

From Left: Dr. Krstic, Sarah Laubsch, Zach Pacenza, Emily Oberman

TCNJ XE Chapter also awarded a special appreciation award to Dan Comeau (’22), TCNJ XE Alumni Member, for his generous support of TCNJ XE mission.

Dan Comeau (’22)

Finally, the TCNJ XE chapter recognized our honor member, Mr. Basit Muzaffar, for his support in organizing the 2026 ASCE Metropolitan Student Conference.

Basit “Sunny” Muzaffar, Chapter Honor Member

Over the past month, TCNJ XE organized a donation drive to provide essential school supplies to students in need in our community. As engineers, we understand the importance of education and how having the right tools can make all the difference in a student’s success. We packed 24 backpacks with essential supplies, including notebooks, graph paper, loose-leaf paper, stationery kits, composition books, calculators, folders, colored pencils, markers, pens, pencils, water bottles, and highlighters. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed, including our members, initiates, alumni, honor members, faculty, and staff. Your generosity helped us not only meet our goal but exceed it! This effort reflects TCNJ XE’s commitment to service and reinforces our belief that every student deserves the resources needed to learn, grow, and succeed.

TCNJ XE EBoard proudly showcases the assembled school bags.

The supplies that went into each backpack.

Rebecca and Sarah are putting it all together!

Backpacks are ready for delivery to HomeFront!

Jasmyn is delivering backpacks to HomeFront

Rebecca is working with the HomeFront staff

In recognition of Earth Day, TCNJ XE once again partnered with the Watershed Institute for the annual Colonial Lake Cleanup. Members, alumni, and initiates worked hard to collect 80 pounds of litter!! Thank you to all who came out on this rainy and cold day to help keep our waterways clean and improve animal habitats in and around Colonial Lake.

TCNJ XE members, alumni, and initiates who participated in the lake cleanup

Our President Jasmyn is hard at work.

Team effort in removing a fishing line.

Our Initiates, Jack and Liam, braved the weather to help clean up the lake.

On April 1st, XE welcomed our alumni member Erin Dovel (’11) and other members of  NJ-AWRA, who presented three water resources projects. The presentations highlighted key challenges and solutions in water management, providing insight into real-world applications of hydrologic and environmental engineering principles.

TCNJ XE alumni member Erin Dovel is presenting

On April 22nd, XE co-hosted a technical seminar with ASCE and ITE, welcoming Arora and Associates. Aarthy Sabesan discussed how big data can be leveraged to improve decision-making when analyzing multi-year crash data across roadways, demonstrating how advanced data analytics can enhance transportation safety and planning.

Aarthy Sabesan from Arora is presenting

Thank you to all presenters for taking the time to share their professional expertise with engineering students.

Happy Proud To Be a Civil Engineer Day! Since 2018, TCNJ XE has celebrated April 10th by showcasing our passion for designing and building a better, safer, and more sustainable future. We truly are proud to be civil engineers!

TCNJ XE Members and Initiates

Congratulations goes to the following candidates for fulfilling the requirements and becoming eligible for induction into the XE chapter at TCNJ:

Colin Menier, Jack Nolan, Liam Ryan, and Garrett Totten

TCNJ XE 2026 Initiates: Liam, Jack, Colin, and Garrett