TCNJ XE reinvested our Kiva funds in support of Fenti Ratnasari from Serang, Indonesia. This is our fourth reinvestment after we funded borrowers in Paraguay, Uganda, and Vietnam. This year’s loan will go towards school expenses for Fenti’s son. We are proud to help students from every economic background pursue education.
Chi Epsilon members and prospective candidates enjoyed the semester’s first invitation social on February 1st where they had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with Chi Epsilon history, compete in a Civil Engineering-themed Kahoot game, and enjoy some local pizza. What a fantastic way to kick off the semester!
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TCNJ XE chapter held its Fall Induction Ceremony on December 4, 2022.
Congratulations goes to the following newly inducted TCNJ XE members:
Junior Undergraduate Members:
Mackenzie Bosland
John Lombardelli
Matthew Mentonis
Jillian Stanton
Julie Stone
Erin Swierczyna
Alumni Members:
Kunal Jani (’13)
Parth Shah (’13)
Chapter Honor Member:
Andrea Welker, Ph.D, PE, ENV SP, F.ASCE
TCNJ XE newly inducted members (from left): Kunal Jani, Parth Shah, Matt Mentonis, Mackenzie Bosland, Johnny Lombardelli, Dr. Andrea Welker, Jill Stanton, Julie Stone, Erin Swierczyna
We would like to thank the following guests for attending:
Chapter Honor Members: Mrs. Robin Kemper, Mr. James Purcell, Mr. Raymond Mankbadi, and Mr. Joseph Ettore
Dr. Martha Stella, Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering, and Dr. Andrew Bechtel, Chair of the Civil Engineering Department
Professor Henry Dobbelaar, Chi Epsilon Metropolitan District Councilor
Download induction ceremony program here.
TCNJ XE finished off the semester with an Apple Pie Eating Contest social. Congratulations go to Domenic Minando (first place) representing Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and Ismael Nunez (second place) representing Student Government. While TCNJ XE didn’t place this semester we are ready for a rematch next year.
Pie Eating Contest in Progress
Winners: Domenic Minando (left) and Ismael Nunez
TCNJ XE would like to thank Professor Tom Carl for his continuous support of our chapter. Prof. Carl not only personally donated $500 but he also championed a fundraiser that resulted in an additional $500 donated from Sam Schwarts.
Professor Tom Carl (center) with senior members of TCNJ XE (from left): Jack Lacina, Owen Soler, Rachel Hannah, Charlotte Roarty, Sean Healy and Paige Rocco.
Elections were held on 11/16 and the following officers were elected:
Congratulations to the newly elected officers!
From left: Mackenzie Bosland, Johnny Lombardelli, Dora Krstic, Jill Stanton, Matt Palermo, Matt Mentonis
TCNJ XE co-sponsored a food drive that benefited Home Front and Oceans of Love. Thank you goes to Anthony Cooper who championed the effort, and all members who participated.
Anthony Cooper with food donations from TCNJ XE members
Food Drive Flyer
TCNJ Chi Epsilon hosted a technical seminar with Menard Group on Wednesday, 11/9, featuring Nicholas Benedetto P.E. and Zach Smith E.I.T. They presented several different techniques for ground improvement, and showed practical examples of their methods in action. It was emphasized that extreme care should be taken with each approach to ground improvement to assure safety, quality, and best practices. We would like to thank our speakers and hope to see them again in the future.
Zach Smith and Nick Benedetto from Menard presenting on ground improvement.
On November 9th, TCNJ XE members enjoyed goof food and even better company at Arooga’s. Our fall 2022 inductee Matt Mentonis organized the event and did a great job in getting everyone together.
Clockwise from left: Matt Mentonis, Owen Soler, Patrick Fee, Sean Healy, Paige Rocco, Charlotte Roarty and Connor Conyngham
