Theta Xi - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

www.alpha6294.com Alphabet T his year, our house has been bustling with energy, with nearly full occupancy and 30 members calling it home. It's been wonderful to see the chapter so vibrant and engaged as we work together to build a stronger and more connected brotherhood. RPI ACTIVITIES Our chapter has recently prioritized strengthening our ties with the broader campus community. In collaboration with Student Living and Learning, the Undergraduate Council, and the Office of Religious Affairs, we've actively sought ways to make a positive impact. One of our proudest accomplishments this semester was hosting our school's first-ever Midnight Bathing Suit Run to support Unity House in Troy. The event drew more than 150 participants, with six student organizations joining us in the effort. Together, we raised more than $500 to support this important cause, and we're excited to build on this momentum with future events. Thank you to our community relations chairman, William Came '25 (A1805), for organizing this event. Looking ahead, we have even more planned to continue engaging our campus and giving back, including our FundRaver, Pounds for Pennies, and a cleanup event at Oakwood Cemetery. CAMPUS RESPONSIBILITY We're taking strides to ensure a safer and more inclusive social environment on campus. Our chapter was the first to successfully host a registered social event under the new Social Operating Procedure, and we're proud to lead by example. We see this as an important step toward revitalizing campus social life in a responsible and enjoyable way. BONDS BEGIN AT HOME Within our house, we've worked hard to make our chapter a true home for our members. We've been hosting campfire movie nights, improving room conditions, and partnering with our alumni board to address infrastructure issues that have been longstanding (read more about those on page 1). We greatly appreciate the work David Fowkes '89 (A1275) and House Manager Frank Morril '26 (A1823) have done to improve our home. These efforts are all part of our commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive living environment for all members. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing even more successes in the future! Yours in the Bonds, Anton Safonov '25 (A1796) Chapter President Building Our Bonds of Brotherhood Recent Social Events and Campus Engagement Brothers do some yard work during Work Week. Members set up the car for our annual car bash event. Alpha Chapter members enjoy the sun at RSE during the FSC block party. Brothers clean up Oakwood Cemetery in honor of Veterans Day. Pictured on the left are brothers and associate members gathered around the grave of one of Theta Xi's founding fathers, Nathaniel Henry Starbuck (A8).

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