Ball State University
Epsilon Mu Chapter
Fall 2020
THE
IRIS
Looking Back at Epsilon Mu's Beginnings • 2 Chapter Report • 3 Assessing the State of Campaign 50 • 3
Epsilon Mu
Makes the Most
of the Pandemic
House Corporation Completes
Shelter Updates Ahead of Schedule
2
020—the year that can't end soon enough. However, there are some
bright spots despite the hardships this year has brought us. The
premature end to spring semester gave us the opportunity to pursue a
number of projects which would have otherwise run through the entire
summer and possibly into the fall semester.
Due to COVID-19, it was necessary to clear out the individual rooms
and deep clean them using approved methods to sanitize the rooms
specifically for the virus. Normally, we have members reside in the
Shelter for security purposes. Since we had to vacate because of
COVID-19, we had the opportunity to perform the required sanitization.
We completed the second floor bathroom project, so now both bathrooms
that were originally installed in 1991 have been totally rejuvenated
with new tile, lighting, and plumbing. Repairs to doorways and drywall
have been affected and several painting projects have been undertaken.
Laundry facilities have been updated and expanded. This summer also
hosted several grounds maintenance projects, including power-washing
and lawn, shrub, and tree work.
Early completion of our annual summer projects gave members the
ability to access their rooms earlier and provided them ample time to
build up their rooms. Many have new cubbies, drywall, and painting.
We look forward to updating the wireless access in the Shelter to
accommodate the massive amounts of hardware members now use.
Remember we were lucky to have a phone or stereo? We replaced the
water filter system in the kitchen and now have installed a dishwasher
for members' use.
Although Ball State will go online for the remainder of the semester,
we'll still have members residing in the Shelter since many of them must
be on campus and others have part-time positions in the area.
We look forward to seeing you when it's safe to do so!
Fraternally,
John Knox '78
House Corporation Secretary
jrknox@bsu.edu
Spring and summer renovations and upgrades to the
volleyball court, brotherhood room, and driveway.
