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Ball State University - Epsilon Omega Chapter Fall 2012

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1,970 Sigma Chis attendedthis year’s Balfour Leadership TrainingWorkshop (BLTW) atPurdue University

1,501

Number of Epsilon Omegaalumni in its 50year history

3Sigma Chis ownNFL football teams:Bud Adams (Titans)Bob McNair (Texans)Jimmy Haslam (Browns)

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Epsilon Omega Celebrates 50 years at Ball StateOn Friday June 22nd, Epsilon Omega began its celebration of 50years on Ball State University’s campus. The day was highlightedwith a White Rose Ceremony, Brotherhood Meetings, and a formabanquet held at the BSU Alumni Center. The banquet recognizedthe founding members of Sigma Delta as well as those who havecontributed to the university. Ball State University president, Jo AGora, spoke to the crowd of nearly 200 in attendance about theimpact that Sigma Chi has had with the university over its 50 yeaon campus. The banquet was emceed by Dick Hester with Dr.Mark Popovich providing additional commentary. All of the brothe

in attendance signed a commemorative 50 Year Sigma Chicertificate and received a gold Sigma Chi cross as a gift. OnSaturday, the celebration continued with agolf outing at River Glen Golf Course inFishers and an evening celebration held atChampp’s at Keystone Crossing inIndianapolis. A big thanks goes to RickSkiles (’76), Mark Maloof (’75), Mark Hess(’77), Jack Wolf (’77), Mike Michelin (’06),Dick Hester (’74), Mark Popovich (’62), andthe many others who planned such a well

Jim Lehr (‘98), Kris Michael (‘99), and Ryan Knoblauch (‘98)attend the 50 year celebration at Champps in Indianapolis.



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Epsilon Omega Spotligh

Homecoming 2012—Saturday October 13th 3pmHomecoming is a perfect time to return to campus for a weekend of reminiscing and fun with your friends! Various activities are planned to mayour trip back to campus a memorable one. The university will be hostingseveral events to celebrate homecoming. For game ticket information,contact the Ball State Ticket Office at 765-285-1474,

1-888-BSU-TICKET, or visit www.ballstatesports.com All Alumni Coffee Hour - Alumni and friends will gather under the tent atthe corner of McKinley and University Avenues at 9:30am for coffee beforthe parade. Refreshments are complimentary.Parade - The lineup will begin at Muncie Central High School. The parade

will begin promptly at 10am.Pre-Game Tailgate – Immediately outside Scheumann Stadium main gate – O’Brien RV. Look for theSigma Chi flag. Tailgate 11am till game time. Music, food, and beverages provided.Game Time! The Cardinals will take on Western Michigan at Scheumann Stadium at 3pm.Wear your red & white to show your Cardinal Pride!Post-Game Celebration: Guests are invited to come back to the Sigma Chi Fraternity House

after the game for the post-game gathering. Music, food, and beverages will be provided.

Undergraduate Zach Hartley Elected toSigma Chi International Executive BoaThe Sigma Chi International Fraternity hosted its biennialGrand Council meeting June 29-30 in Cleveland, marking th100th anniversary of the first such meeting of the Fraternity’slegislative body. During the meeting Zach Hartley (2013) waelected to a one-year term as an undergraduate representatto the General Fraternity’s Executive Committee. With thishonor, Zach becomes a voting member in the InternationalFraternity, an honor that goes to only two undergraduates inthe entire organization! One of Zach’s first order of businesswas to escort the International Sweetheart around the BalfouLeadership Training Workshop held at Purdue University on

August 2-4.Zach Hartley (right) with Grand Pro Consul Mike Greenberg (left)

and International Sweetheart Sydney Binnington (center)

Sigma Chi Website to Offer ImprovedResources for Undergraduates and AlumniWith the increasing popularity of social networking sites,Sigma Chi has followed the trend by offering opportunities for members to connect. After signing up for a free account,members can update their personal information, create a personal network of friends, find undergraduaand alumni chapters, participate in discussion groups, share or search for career opportunities, and havaccess to information on upcoming events. By updating your profile, you can also indicate whether youlike to provide networking, career advice, or business opportunities to fellow Sigma Chis. The website

proves to be a useful tool by allowing the members to get involved in their local chapters by indicating ifthey’d like to volunteer, provide undergraduate support, or be a mentor to undergraduate brothers.Sign up today to update your profile at www.sigmachi.com.



Alumni SpotlightBall State to Build Planetarium Thanks to Sigma Chi Alumnus

Charlie Brown’s giftThe Ball State University Board of Trusteeshas approved construction of a state-of-theart planetarium that will be the largest inIndiana.

The proposed new Ball State UniversityPlanetarium, with a 52-foot diameter domewill be one of the top 10 university

planetariums in the nation with its size andcutting-edge projection technology. It willconsist of a 6,500-square-foot addition toCooper Science Complex and will be visiblfrom Riverside Avenue.

Construction of the $4.6 million facility willbe funded through private gifts. Indianapoli

businessman and 1971 Ball State alumnus Charlie Brown has invested in the projectwith a $2.2 million lead gift. The new planetarium should open in 2014.

"This is an exciting addition to Ball State's vibrant campus and will be a tremendousasset to students as well as the community and region," said Jo Ann M. Gora, presidenof the university. "We are indebted to Charlie for his generosity and enthusiasm for thisnew facility. It is certain to prove to be another distinguishing feature of a campusknown for innovation and immersive learning."

The existing planetarium was built in 1967 and accommodated the then-small studentbody enrolled in astronomy and limited community needs. The new planetarium willseat 140, nearly double that of the current planetarium, and will be accessible directlyfrom campus and public parking areas. The addition will create an enhanced entryaesthetic from the west on Riverside Avenue, while maintaining Cooper's architecturalcharacter.

"My goal is to get the biggest and best planetarium we can at Ball State to serve thisarea of the country. My hope is the community — especially youth — as well as theuniversity students will have an incredible resource here," Brown said.

Charlie Brown (second from right) poses with Larry

Metzing(’70), Jack Hulse (’69), Steve Bartlett(’69),

Gary Taylor (’70), Tom Ley (’70) and Duane Hazelbaker (’70) at the White Rose Ceremony during the 50th Reunion on June 22, 2012.

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Epsilon Omega Chapter Alumni and community support is critical to the long-term success of any Sigma Chi undergraduatechapter. Those chapters with consistent and abundant alumni involvement tend to be our best chapters.To ensure that every Sigma Chi chapter realizes its full potential, local area alumni are needed to providesolid foundation of support and consistency. An active Chapter Advisor’s Board provides this foundation.Epsilon Omega is in need of alumni mentors who can provide insight and support to the undergraduatechapter. If you are interested in participating in any fashion, please contact T.J. Hall, chapter advisor, fomore details at 317-371-5288.

Indianapolis Area Alumni Chapter The Indianapolis Alumni Chapter of Sigma Chi is open to Sigma Chi brothers living withinCentral Indiana. We offer opportunities for monthly networking events, weekly luncheons,evening social events and various other annual events. This is a great opportunityto continue your lifelong commitment to Sigma Chi. The chapter meets weekly for lunchat 12:00 noon each Friday at Daddy Jack's, 9419 Meridian Street. You are welcome toattend! The Alumni Chapter will be holding its annual Summer Party at French’s onSeptember 20th at French’s Indian Lake Summer Party for Sigma Chi alumni. Visitwww.indysig.org for more information about the Indianapolis Area Alumni chapter andevents. Come join your Sigma Chi brothers to build stronger relationships throughnetworking.

Your local Alumni Chapter You don’t live in the Indianapolis area? You’re in luck! Sigma Chi has alumni chaptersacross the United States and Canada. Visit http://sigmachi.org/chapters/alumni to find nearest one to you. While you’re there, you can update your information. You can alwaysstart your own Alumni Association if your area doesn’t already have a group organized! An

Alumni Association is the beginning stage of becoming an alumni chapter. After one year,the group can petition to the Executive Committee to become an official alumni chapter.

Contact Greg Morgan, Director of Education & Alumni Services at 847-869-3655, ext. 259 for morenformation on alumni groups.

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