Chi Epsilon

In celebration of the 2024 Engineers Week, TCNJ XE members held a bridge building competition on 2/21/24. The task was to bridge a gap of 6 in with 12 straws and 2 ft of tape, in an attempt to take the largest number of jelly beans and win the coveted Krstic Cup! Congratulations go to our seniors Dora Krstic, Jill Stanton, Josh Romero and Mackenzie Bosland for not only supporting the entire jelly bean load, but also a steel manual! Juniors Daniel Schiariti, David Cardenas, Kate Neal and Ethan Moyer came in second, and seniors Erin Swierczyna and Julie Stone came in third.

From left: Dora Krstic, Josh Romero, Jill Stanton, Mackenzie Bosland – First Place

From left: Kate Neal, Ethan Moyer, David Cardenas, Daniel Schiarity – Second Place

From left: Julie Stone, Erin Swierczyna – Third Place

TCNJ XE started the Spring 2024 semester with an Invitation Social held on Wednesday, 1/31. Potential candidates and members met for pizza and an engineering version of Family Feud. Congratulations goes to team Sophomores&Juniors who came victorious in a close 3:2 game with team Seniors. We look forward to another great semester!

From left: Zach, Matt N., Kate, Anthony, Ethan, Johnny, Jill, Josh, Mackenzie, Matt P., Matt M.

TCNJ Chapter of Chi Epsilon proudly announces the inception of the    Alumni Association on December 9th, 2023.

TCNJ XE is five years (and one day) old and has reached an alumni base large enough to support an organization that in its core serves the purpose of facilitating connections among members of the TCNJ XE community. We would like to invite all TCNJ XE alumni to get involved.

December 9th, 2023 – TCNJ XE Alumni Association Inception

TCNJ XE chapter held its Fall Induction Ceremony on December 9, 2023.

Congratulations goes to the following newly inducted TCNJ XE members:

Junior Undergraduate Members:

Anthony Giorgi

Kate Neal

Daniel Schiariti

Alumni Member:

Nicholas Facas (’13)

Chapter Honor Member:

Kaz Tabrizi, Ph.D, PE

TCNJ XE newly inducted members (from left): Nicholas Facas (’13), Anthony Giorgi, Daniel Schiariti, Kate Neal, Dr. Kaz Tabrizi

We would like to thank the following guests for attending:

Chapter Honor Members: Dr. Nabil Al-Omaishi, Prof. James Purcell, Mr. Raymond Mankbadi, Mr. Joseph Ettore, and Dr. Andrea Welker

Dr. Andrew Bechtel, Chair of the Civil Engineering Department

Professor Henry Dobbelaar, Chi Epsilon National Council Member and Metropolitan District Councilor

Download the induction ceremony program here.

In partnership with the Engineering Senators, TCNJ XE facilitated a holiday ornament making event on November 30th. Engineering students came together to make tea-light snowman ornaments and enjoy cookies and cocoa. We would like to thank Dean Dr. Welker and Assistant Dean Dr. Stella for joining us during this event. Happy Holidays Everyone!

TCNJ XE chapter held elections on 11/15 and the following officers were elected to serve during the 2024 calendar year:

• Daniel Schiariti, 2025 – President
• Kate Neal, 2025 – Vice President
• David Cardenas, 2025 – Secretary
• Ethan Moyer, 2025 – Treasurer
• Anthony Giorgi, 2025 – Marshal/Editor

Congratulations to the newly elected officers!

From left: Anthony Giorgi, Daniel Schiariti, Kate Neal, David Cardenas, Ethan Moyer

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

Anthony Giorgi, Kate Neal, and Daniel Schiariti

From left: Daniel Schiariti, Kate Neal, Anthony Giorgi

TCNJ XE hosted a technical seminar on 10/25. Our alumni member Luke Aboff (’20) with Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC presented on land development practices in various projects he was involved with. We thank Luke and Dynamic for providing a great insight into the site civil industry.

Dynamic Technical Seminar in Progress

After the Ewing Senior and Community Center burned down last year, TCNJ became the host to a popular Trunk or Treat event that is typically attended by over 1000 kids. TCNJ XE chapter donated almost 5 lb of candy to be distributed at the event this year. We are proud to continue to support our local community through this donation.

Dora Krstic (left) and Jill Stanton (right) with candy donation for Trunk or Treat event.

TCNJ XE members and candidates came together on October 11th to pack Halloween buckets with coloring books, school supplies, candy, and toys for first graders in Highland Park Elementary School in Upper Darby, PA. We have been carrying out this tradition for five consecutive years, and are proud to continue helping the community through this service event! Special thanks goes to our Trustee Olivia Cleale (’20) for facilitating our connection with Highland Park Elementary’s teachers and students.

TCNJ XE members and candidates at the Halloween Service Event

Mackenzie Bosland (’24) writing Halloween cards for Highland Park elementary students