Philadelphia University

Petition for Chapter Status

Statement of Petition

To: The Supreme Council and Collegiate and Professional Chapters of Alpha Chi Sigma

From: The Philadelphia University Colony of the Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma

We, the members of the Philadelphia University Colony of the Gamma Omega Chapter,

do hereby petition the national fraternity for the establishment of a permanent collegiate chapter

at Philadelphia University. With this request, we accept all the responsibilities associated with

this honor and commit to upholding the values and high standards of this fraternity.

Since the time of our inception as a colony in September of 2013, we have hoped to reach

the status of a permanent chapter. We have strived to uphold the three objects of Alpha Chi

Sigma and to fulfill the five obligations. By forging strong relationships with the faculty and

administration, we have worked towards advancing the name of Alpha Chi Sigma on the

Philadelphia University campus, as well as surrounding areas. We hope you recognize our

commitment to the fraternity and support our future endeavors by granting us this request.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We eagerly await your response.

Yours in the Double Bond,

The Brothers of the Philadelphia University Colony

Arielle Schock (Master Alchemist) Eleni Farrell (Vice Master Alchemist)

Alana Waters (Treasurer) Alyssa Severino (Master of Ceremonies)

Brooke Avellino (Reporter/Recorder)

History of the Colony

In the fall semester of 2013, a select group of individuals decided they wanted to share

their admiration for the chemical sciences at Philadelphia University (PhilaU). Dr. Niny Rao, a

brother of Alpha Chi Sigma, inspired this group of upper level chemistry students to bring Alpha

Chi Sigma to Philadelphia University during a social event at Eastern State Penitentiary in

Philadelphia. They began the planning process with Dr. Rao and brothers from the Gamma

Omega chapter at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. Informational meetings were

held during that fall semester to determine if Alpha Chi Sigma was of interest to students at

Philadelphia University. Fortunately, Philadelphia University students were interested and the

Alpha class was inducted in November 2013 at Widener University. Members of the Alpha class

helped host the first annual Thanksgiving potluck for the science department, inviting both

professors and students excited about the prospect of Alpha Chi Sigma at Philadelphia

University. This event was pivotal for the formation and future success of the AXS colony at

PhilaU.

A majority of the Alpha class was initiated by our parent chapter, Gamma Omega, at

Widener University in January of 2014. The Alpha Class consisted of the nine brothers listed

below. The board positions they held for the 2013-2014 academic year are also listed:

Master Alchemist: Tara Coia

Vice-Master Alchemist: Lauren Pantalone

Master of Ceremonies: Rachel Heister

Treasurer: Sajen Solberg

Recorder/ Reporter: Taylor Kapral

Fariha Khan*

Jacob Shusterman*

Tationna Smalley*

*Initiated with Alpha Rho’s Beta class at the University of Maryland

In the spring of 2014, our pre-colony began its annual tradition of volunteering at the

Franklin Institute’s Annual Plastics Fair, planned in full by Alpha Chi Sigma’s own Dr.

Twardowski. This is a popular event for children and families. At this event, brothers

participated in various scientific and kid-friendly hands-on activities that promoted a love for the

sciences. Contributing to this event allowed the brothers to express their enthusiasm for

community service, teaching, and learning.

Recruited pledges for the Beta class were inducted by Widener University’s Gamma

Omega Class at Philadelphia University in February 2014. After attending six weeks of

informative lessons on the history of AXS, nine new pledges were initiated by Alpha Rho at the

University of Maryland in April 2014. These brothers are listed below.

• Nishat Anjum

• Rachel Beningo

• Renneeylnn Craft

• Khiree Moore

• Nina Morvin

• Robin Relosa

• Alexandra Sarno

• Gina Sebastiano

• Eric Tompkins

With the pre-colony growing, our organization began to recognize and unite a diverse set

of science majors revolving around the history of chemistry. In addition to Master Alchemist,

Vice Master Alchemist, Master of Ceremonies, Treasurer and Reporter Recorder, four new board

positions were created to meet the needs of the growing pre-colony: Pledge Master, Social Chair,

Professional Chair and Webmaster/Historian. The 2014-2015 Academic year board members are

listed below:

Master Alchemist: Taylor Kapral

Vice-Master Alchemist: Rachel Heister

Master of Ceremonies: Sajan Solberg

Treasurer: Alexandra Sarno

Recorder/ Reporter: Nina Morvin

Pledge Master: Robin Relosa

Social Chair: Reneelynn Craft

Professional Chair: Khiree Moore

Webmaster/ Historian: Nishat Anjum

Recruiting for the Fall of 2014 provided the Alpha and Beta classes an opportunity to

share their knowledge of AXS and love for the sciences. They were able to do this by hosting a

trip to a local historical site, Eastern State Penitentiary. In addition to this trip, the brothers and

pledges attended several social events on campus, including a Quizzo game and Philadelphia

University’s Homecoming and Family Day, in which members hosted a table of games and

activities for fundraising purposes. Brothers also planned and hosted the second annual

Thanksgiving potluck event as a “thank you” to the Philadelphia University science faculty

members. This annual event is a way to bring the students of Alpha Chi Sigma together with

faculty members to encourage of the formation of long lasting relationships.

In November, nine new pledges were initiated by Gamma Omega at Widener University.

These new brothers of the Gamma class are listed below.

• Ciana Anthony

• Brooke Avellino

• Felicia Branagan

• Loren Hall

• Emily Lindemuth

• Shawn Malia

• Shane McFoy

• Arielle Schock

• Alana Waters

The board was rearranged for the spring semester as one brother had the opportunity to study

abroad. The Spring board consisted of:

Master Alchemist: Taylor Kapral

Vice-Master Alchemist: Rachel Heister

Master of Ceremonies: Sajan Solberg

Treasurer: Robin Relosa

Recorder/ Reporter: Nina Morvin

Pledge Master: Arielle Schock

Social Chair: Reneelynn Craft

Professional Chair: Khiree Moore

Webmaster/Historian: Nishat Anjum

The Philadelphia University Colony kicked off their Spring 2015 Semester by

volunteering at the Plastics Fair at the Franklin Institute in Center City Philadelphia.

Volunteering at the Plastics Fair has become an annual philanthropic event for brothers at

Philadelphia University. The positive experiences the brothers had at the Plastic’s Fair trickled

into the beginning of the colony’s recruitment week in February 2015. Recruitment activities

were structured and planned to allow for previously initiated Brothers to get to know potential

new members and showcase what Alpha Chi Sigma has to offer chemistry lovers at the

university. Events during recruitment included a “Meet the Brothers” get-together where

Brothers and potential new members spent some time bonding and chatting about the Fraternity.

In addition to “Meet the Brothers,” recruitment events included a competitive game of Quizzo, a

game night, and ice-skating at Penn’s Landing. Induction was held on February 17th, in

Hayward Hall, a second home for the science majors at PhilaU.

Big-Little Reveal was held on April 2nd, where Inducted Pledges were united with

members of their respective Families within the Colony. Throughout the rest of the semester, the

Colony’s social and professional events included a movie night, participating in the Relay for

Life, and a career fair.

Initiation was held at Philadelphia University for the first time on April 12th, 2015. Since

the Spring of 2015, PhilaU has hosted their own Initiations on campus. These events have been

well planned and successful. The first class to be initiated at Philadelphia University is listed

below:

• Eleni Farrell

• Dr. Megan Fuller

• Yulissa Gomez

• Emilie Nazario

• Samantha Ryder

• Barbara Suening,

At the end of the semester, a new board was elected for the 2015-2016 Academic year:

Master Alchemist – Nina Morvin

Vice Master Alchemist – Ciana Anthony

Master of Ceremonies – Loren Hall

Treasurer – Shawn Malia

Recorder/Reporter – Rachel Benigno

Pledge Master – Arielle Schock

Social Chair – Shane McFoy

Professional Chair – Ally Sarno

Webmaster/Historian – Gina Sebastiano

The Fall 2015 semester began by recruiting students to join Alpha Chi Sigma at the

University's Student Involvement Fair. Recruiting at this event was followed up with an interest

meeting for potential new members. Shortly after these events, Recruitment week followed and

included events such as speed dating, a s’mores night, tie-dying, a movie night, a picnic, and

finished off with a university hosted hypnotist performance. Seven new pledges were inducted

on September 16, 2015. These pledges then began their six weeks of pledge classes to learn more

about the fraternity and its history. A meeting time was set for the semester and brother meetings

were held monthly. Two brothers entered a campus competition representing Alpha Chi Sigma to

show their pride in PhilaU and the brotherhood. Eric Tompkins was successful as he was named

“Ram Royalty” on October 2, 2015, winning $250 for the fraternity. Brothers volunteered at

Philadelphia University's Family Day on October 3rd. At this event, brothers interacted with

PhilaU students and their families by facilitating a game of molecule pong. On October 23rd,

Alpha Chi Sigma at PhilaU partnered up with Phi Psi, the professional textile fraternity on

campus, for a night of pizza and board games. The third annual Thanksgiving potluck for faculty

was held on November 19th. This event helped raise money for AXS through donations made by

faculty members in attendance. In November 2015, seven new pledges were initiated. They are

as listed below.

• Kelsey Fairley

• Valerie Macchoro

• Jessica Newman

• Nicholas Parenti

• Dipalei Patel

• Alyssa Severino

• Kyyania Shaddad

The Spring of 2016 was a successful semester for the colony. The semester began, again,

with volunteering at the Franklin Institute’s Plastic Fair. We then finished our Fall fundraising

efforts in March having a Pie a Professor Fundraiser. We brought in new pledges with events of

speed dating, movie night, and a karaoke night. We were very proud to recruit fourteen new

members. This marked the largest class that we have brought in to date. On April 10th, these

fourteen new pledges were initiated:

• Rajan Bhatt

• Emily Choi

• Dennis Dinah

• Victoria Frisbie

• Zakkiyya Griffin

• Omar Homary

• Dr. Jeffrey Klemens

• Lucas Marshall

• Lauren Mellott

• Sara Nele

• Reema Patel

• Molly Rapine

• Samantha Rotay

• Shevani Shah

With the initiation of these brothers, the colony of Alpha Chi Sigma at Philadelphia University

had initiated 56 brothers within three academic years.

Towards the end of the semester, a new board was elected for the 2016-2017 year:

Master Alchemist – Arielle Schock

Vice Master Alchemist – Eleni Farrell

Master of Ceremonies – Alyssa Severino

Treasurer – Alana Waters

Recorder/Reporter – Brooke Avellino

Social Chair – Shane McFoy

Webmaster/Historian/Alumni – Emily Lindenmuth

It is to be noted that the Pledge Master position from previous years was added to the duties of

Vice Master Alchemist and the responsibilities of an Alumni Chair were given to the

Webmaster/Historian.

The fall semester of 2016 began with participating in the University’s Student

Involvement Fair. Being that it was a new semester with a new board of brothers, we were eager

to start our recruitment process. The Student Involvement Fair was followed up the next week

with recruitment events. It has become a tradition of the colony to start out Recruitment Week

with an event similar to speed dating. Other recruitment events included a movie night, an ice

cream social, s’mores, and Quizzo. Because of an overwhelming amount of interest, we held two

inductions. The first induction was held on September 12 and seven new recruits were inducted

at this event. The second ceremony, where 6 new recruits were inducted, took place on

September 15. The following Friday, brothers and pledges took the annual trip to Eastern State

Penitentiary. Twelve new members were initiated on November 3rd and the thirteenth pledge

was initiated with our parent chapter of Widener University on November 4th. The initiated

members are listed below:

• Sarah Carr

• Jessica Craciun

• Taylor Ebling

• Kelly Fallon

• Matthew Lukasik

• Ayomide Oguntuase

• Bhumi Patel

• Tristy Paulose

• Martina Saad

• Sahildeep Sandhu

• Avni Shah

• Shivan Shah

• Anam Tariq

History of Philadelphia University

The following information was retrieved from the Philadelphia University Website:

“Philadelphia University was founded in 1884 as the Philadelphia Textile School in the

wake of the 1876 Centennial Exposition. A group of textile manufacturers, led by Theodore

Search, noticed a sizeable gap between the quality and variety of American textile products and

those displayed by European mills. To address this, the group established the school to educate

America’s textile workers and managers.

Several years later, the school affiliated with the Pennsylvania Museum (now the

Philadelphia Museum of Art) and School of Industrial Art. By the mid-1890s, the school had

settled at Broad and Pine Street in downtown Philadelphia. It survived the Depression and

entered a new period of growth at the outset of World War II. In 1941, the school was granted

the right to award baccalaureate degrees and changed its name to the Philadelphia Textile

Institute (PTI).

By 1949, PTI, no longer affiliated with the museum, began conducting classes at its

present site in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. Throughout the 1950s, it continued to grow,

and, in 1961, changed its name to Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science.

The student population doubled from 1954 to 1964, and again by 1978. Programs in the

arts, sciences, and business administration were added. The College purchased an adjoining

property in 1972, doubling the size of its campus.

Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science the institution offered its first graduate

degree, the Master of Business Administration, in 1976. With the purchase of properties in 1980

and 1988, the size of the campus nearly doubled again and grew to include additional

classrooms, research laboratories, student residences, and athletic facilities. In 1992, the 54,000-

square-foot Paul J. Gutman Library was built.

The college continued through the ’90s in providing its students with the highest-quality

education and real-world experience demanded by their chosen professions, adding majors in a

wide range of fields. To better reflect the institution’s breadth and depth, the College applied for

and was granted university status by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1999. And, in a

historic move, the Board of Trustees voted to change the School’s name to Philadelphia

University on July 13, 1999.

Known also by its nickname of PhilaU, Philadelphia University now has three colleges,

including the College of Architecture and the Built Environment; the College of Design,

Engineering and Commerce; and the College of Science, Health and the Liberal Arts” (A Brief

History).

“Philadelphia University is the model for professional university education. Through

Nexus Learning and the Hallmarks program — its signature approach to teaching and learning

that is active, collaborative, connected to the real world and infused with the liberal arts —

PhilaU is educating the next generation of leaders for the 21st-century work world.

For more than 125 years, Philadelphia University has fostered a culture of market-driven

innovation. Students at PhilaU learn to integrate knowledge, develop broader decision-making

skills and untangle complex problems.

Complementing our curriculum, the three Colleges give students the freedom to learn

vital skills outside of their discipline through collaboration. We marry classic disciplines such as

sociology and biology with professional specialties like business management, fashion design,

communications and architecture. And, from day one on campus, we bring industry leaders to

campus to partner with our students. It’s an approach that mirrors industry and makes companies

excited about hiring our graduates.

No other school has our unique intersection of expertise in a trans-disciplinary

environment at the same scale. Weaving these areas of study, combined with our passionate and

dedicated faculty, PhilaU students graduate with a pioneering combination of professional skill,

breadth of perspective and synthesized decision-making abilities — all developed while working

on real-world challenges.

Our students feed off the entrepreneurial DNA of the campus and graduate with the skills

necessary to turn their innovative ideas into commercial successes. It’s one of the reasons that

today Philadelphia University’s alumni are global leaders in design, architecture, fashion,

business, engineering, health professions, textiles, materials technology, sustainability and

science.

Philadelphia University is a private university with 3,700 part- and full-time

undergraduate and graduate students from 38 states and 30 countries. The University offers more

than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the College of Architecture and the Built

Environment; the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce; and the College of

Science, Health and the Liberal Arts leading to the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in

Engineering, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, master’s degrees

and a doctoral degree in Textile Engineering and Science” (The University Today).

“Philadelphia University is a student-centered institution that prepares graduates for

successful careers in an evolving global marketplace. By blending the liberal arts and sciences,

professional studies, interdisciplinary learning, and collaborations in and out of the classroom,

students learn to thrive in diverse and challenging environments.

Our students are encouraged to form supportive relationships with each other as well as

faculty, staff, and alumni in an academically rigorous setting that is focused on intellectual and

personal growth. Philadelphia University is an experiential learning community where integrity,

creativity, curiosity, ethics, responsibility, and the free exchange of ideas are valued” (Mission

Statement).

References

A Brief History. (n.d.). Retrieved February 10, 2017, from http://www.philau.edu/about/history/

The University Today (n.d.). Retrieved February 10, 2017, from

http://www.philau.edu/about/history/aboutPhilaUtoday.html

Mission Statement (n.d.). Retrieved February 10, 2017, from

http://www.philau.edu/about/mission/index.html

History of Philadelphia University Chemistry

Although Philadelphia University was initially founded as a textiles college, chemistry

has always been an integral part of this institution. Founded in 1884 as the Philadelphia Textile

School, the institution established The School of Chemistry & Dyeing shortly after in 1887.

Since then, the chemistry department has experienced tremendous growth, preparing students for

careers in the field of science and research, and making them competitive candidates for graduate

and medical schools.

The curriculum involves upper level chemistry courses including physical chemistry,

biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, advanced organic chemistry, instrumental methods of

analysis, environmental chemistry, and polymer chemistry. The integration of faculty-student

research projects into the curriculum has resulted in great success, earning participants

invitations to present at national conferences in Atlanta, Toronto, Denver, San Diego, and New

Orleans. Additionally, Philadelphia University now offers the option to earn a degree in

chemistry, with a concentration in environmental science.

Philadelphia University Chemistry Department Faculty

Jeffrey Ashley- Full Professor, Philadelphia University

Program Director of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Director, Center for Teaching Innovation and Nexus Learning, Philadelphia University

B.S. Carleton University (1990), M.S. Queen’s University (1991), M.S. Florida Institute of

Technology, Ph.D. University of Maryland (1998), Post-Doc, Academy of Natural Sciences

(1998-2000)

● Dr. Ashley’s research focuses on the presence of man-made chemicals in urban aquatic

ecosystems, and how this may affect the health of individuals. In 2013, Dr. Ashley

published his findings of PCBs in children’s vitamins and fish oil supplements. Although

banned in the 1970s for their toxicity, polychlorinated biphenyls still remain in the

environment and become ingested by fish.

Megan Fuller – Assistant Professor, Philadelphia University

Postdoctoral Research University College of Dublin, Professional Member of Philadelphia

University Alpha Chi Sigma

B.S./M.S. Virginia Tech University (2001, 2003), Ph.D. (2008)

● While at the University College of Dublin in Ireland, Dr. Fuller’s postdoctoral research

focused on nutrient removal from agricultural waste. The extraction of the nutrients was

performed by using tidal flow constructed wetland technology. Dr. Fuller’s research has

continued and is currently looking into the transportation and fate of emergent aqueous

contaminants. The goal of the research is to also identify novel sorbents to remove

contaminations from water.

Jeff Klemens – Assistant Professor, Philadelphia University

NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Minnesota

B.S. Illinois Wesleyan University (1998), Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania (2003)

● At Philadelphia University, Dr. Klemens is involved in mapping animal habitats in urban

landscaped. He has a non-profit organization in Costa Rica named Investigadores ASG

that helps further research in the area by providing funds. Some of this research involves

looking into atmospheric and soil chemistry with a concentration in carbon and nitrogen

dynamics. Some of Dr. Klemens’ main goals are to take tools of science inquiry and

apply it to education and getting more involved with biology and design. Dr. Klemens

holds the position of Nardielll-Flick Term chair in Biology and Design for the next 5

years and this allows him to give funds for research in the area of biology and design

every year. The organizations that he is a part of are Association for Tropical Biology and

Conservation, Ecological society of America, SABER, National science teachers

association, and System dynamics society.

Matthew Milkevitch- Full Professor, Philadelphia University

B.S. George Mason University (1992), Ph.D. Virginia Tech (2001),

Post-Doc, Temple University and University of Pennsylvania

● Dr. Milkevitch and his research students focus their research on the development of novel

metallodrugs for cancer chemotherapy and the synthesis of agents to image cellular

processes. They are also interested in studying the potential of novel esters as anticancer

agents.

Matthew Pilarz- Part Time Professor, Philadelphia University

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

B.S Tufts University (1993) M.S University of Pennsylvania (2004), Ph. D Purdue University

(2013)

● Dr. Pilarz is part of the ACS and the NARST. He currently does not have any research

going on or is part of any research. As he just recently got his PH. D from Purdue, his

main goal is to find a full time teaching job.

Niny Rao- Assistant Professor, Philadelphia University

BEng Cooper Union (1998), Ph.D. Florida State University (2002), Post-Doc in Washington

University, University of Tennessee, and University of Sciences in Philadelphia

● Dr. Rao is interested in computational chemistry research such as dynamic studies of

bioactive molecules and ab initio dynamic studies of small inorganic clusters. Along with

her research mentees, Dr. Rao has conducted a computational study of zirconium methyl

amide.

Brothers List FOUNDING BROTHER OF THE COLONY FROM THE GAMMA OMEGA CHAPTER

AT PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

Niny Rao - New York City, New York, USA

Graduated with a B.Eng Cooper Union (1998)

Ph.D. Florida State University (2002)

Post-Doc in Washington University, University of Tennessee, and University of Sciences in

Philadelphia

Currently Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Mathematics, Coordinator of Mathematics

ALPHA CLASS - FALL 2013

Tara Coia - Hammonton, New Jersey, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry, Philadelphia University ‘14

Currently a chemist at Dunmore Corporation

Rachel Heister - Weatherly, Pennsylvania, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry, Philadelphia University ‘15

Currently a biopharmaceutical manufacturing assistant at GlaxoSmithKline

Taylor Kapral - Dallas, Pennsylvania, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry, Philadelphia University ‘15

Currently pursuing M.S. for Bioengineering at Wilkes University

Fariha Khan - Bristol, Connecticut, USA

Graduated with a B.S in Chemistry, Philadelphia University ‘15

Currently working as an associate scientist testing pharmaceutical drugs

Lauren Pantalone - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry, Philadelphia University ‘14

Currently working as a Research Coordinator for the Computational Breast Imaging Group at the

University of Pennsylvania

Anthony Rodriguez

Graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry, Philadelphia University ‘14

Jake Shusterman - could not be reached

Tationna Smalley - Washington, DC, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry, Philadelphia University ‘14

Currently pursuing M.S. for Clinical Community Psychology and working as a research assistant

in infectious disease at Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC

Sajen Solberg - Narberth, Pennsylvania, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a custom pre-medical studies minor, Philadelphia

University ‘15

Currently working at Johnson Matthey Pharmaceuticals as an Assistant

BETA CLASS - SPRING 2014

Nishat Anjum - Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Biopsychology, Philadelphia University ‘15

Rachel Benigno - Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Biology, Minor in Psychology, Philadelphia University ‘16

Currently a Teaching assistant and lab prep assistant, Philadelphia University

Reneelynn Craft - Sioux City, Iowa, USA

Graduated with a B.S. Biopsychology, Philadelphia University ‘15

Currently a Playroom Attendant at Biolife Plasma Services

Khiree Moore - Washington, DC, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry, Philadelphia University ‘15

Currently pursuing M.S in Disaster Medicine & Management at Philadelphia University and

working as a Professor in Chemistry and Mathematics at Philadelphia University

Nina Morvin - Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry with a concentration in Genetics, Philadelphia University

‘16

Robin Relosa - Queens, New York, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Health Science, Philadelphia University ‘15

Currently working as a clinical trial assistant

Ally Sarno - Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Environmental and Conservation Biology Philadelphia University ‘16

Gina Sebastiano - Middletown, Connecticut, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Health Science, Philadelphia University ‘16

Eric Tompkins - Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘16

Currently working as a Teaching Assistant, Philadelphia University and Patient Access Assistant

at Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

GAMMA CLASS - FALL 2015

Ciana Anthony - Bronx, New York, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘16

Currently work as a Pharmacy Technician & Biology lab student assistant

Brooke Avellino - Goshen, New York, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Minor in Psychology, Philadelphia University ‘17

Currently a Teaching Assistant in Lab, Philadelphia University

Arielle Schock - Reading, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Textile, Materials & Technology with a Concentration in Textile Sustainability

& Forensics, Philadelphia University ‘18

Felicia Branagan - Millville, New Jersey, USA

Graduated with a B.S. Biology, Philadelphia University ‘16

Currently attending St. George’s University School of Medicine

Loren Hall - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Graduated with a B.S in Biopsychology, Philadelphia University ‘16

Previously worked at a Veterinary Clinic

Emily Lindemuth - Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Chemistry, with a double minor in Biology and Photography, Philadelphia

University '17

Currently Working as a Teaching Assistant, Chemistry and Genetics Laboratory Prep, and a Peer

Tutor at Philadelphia University

Shawn Malia - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Health Sciences, Philadelphia University ‘17

Shane McFoy - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Biology, Philadelphia University ‘17

Currently a Teaching Assistant and Laboratory Prep at Philadelphia University

James Rockefeller - Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘17

Currently a Teaching Assistant, Philadelphia University

Alana Waters - Islip, New York, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Health Sciences, Minor in Biology, Philadelphia University ‘17

Currently a Teaching Assistant for Chemistry Labs, Philadelphia University

DELTA CLASS - SPRING 2015

Sarah Bartlett - Inactive as of March 28, 2016

Eleni Farrell - West Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Health Sciences, Minor in Genetics, Philadelphia University ‘17

Currently a Botany and Genetics Lab Assistant, Philadelphia University, and Undergraduate

Research Assistant, Thomas Jefferson University

Dr. Megan Fuller - Winchester, Virginia, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Geochemistry, Virginia Tech University ‘01

Graduated with a M.S. in Geological and Planetary Sciences, Brown University ‘03

Received a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Virginia ‘08

Yulissa Gomez - Maplewood, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Health Sciences, Philadelphia University ‘18

Emilie Nazario - Morrisville, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Biopsychology, Philadelphia University ‘18

Samantha Ryder - Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Chemistry, Philadelphia University ‘18

Barbara Suening - Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Biology, Philadelphia University '18

Currently working as a Microbiology Teaching Assistant at Philadelphia University

EPSILON CLASS - FALL 2015

Alyssa Severino - Chicago, Illinois, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Pre-Medical studies, Minor in Genetics and Psychology, Philadelphia

University ‘17

Currently working as a Research Assistant and Medical Outreach Intern, Philadelphia, PA and

Chicago, Illinois

Dipalei Patel - Glendale Heights, Illinois, USA

Pursuing a B.S./M.S. in Health Sciences-Physician Assistant Studies

Jessica Newman - Westwood, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Textile Materials Technology, Minor Visual Studies, Philadelphia University

‘17

Previously interned at Huntingdon Yarn Mill, Philadelphia, PA

Kyyania Shaddad - Newark, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Health Sciences, Minor in Childhood Trauma Studies, Philadelphia

University ‘18

Kelsey Fairley - Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Health Sciences, Philadelphia University ‘18

Valerie Macchoro - West Grove, Pennsylvania, USA*

Pursuing a B.S. in Biology, Philadelphia University ‘18

Nicholas Parenti- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘19

Previously did chemical research

Currently a Teaching Assistant, Philadelphia University

*Brother has since transferred to Temple University

ZETA CLASS - SPRING 2016

Rajan Bhatt- Toms River, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘18

Currently a Biology Teaching Assistant at Philadelphia University

Emily Choi - Edison, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing a B.S./M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Philadelphia University ‘17

Dennis Dinh - Aldan, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘19

Victoria Frisbie- Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry, Philadelphia University ‘17

Zakkiyya Griffin - Groton, Connecticut, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘18

Omar Homary- Havertown, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Premedical studies, Philadelphia University ‘18

Dr. Jeffrey Klemens - Springfield, Illinois, USA

Graduated with a B.S. in Biology , Illinois Wesleyan University ‘98

Received a Ph.D. in Biology, University of Pennsylvania ‘03

Lucas Marshall- Somers Point, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry, Philadelphia University ‘17

Lauren Mellott –Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘19

Sara Nele - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing a B.S in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘18

Reema Patel- Leonardtown, Maryland, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘19

Molly Rapine- Upper Dublin Township, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing a B.S. in Health Sciences Philadelphia University ‘18

Samantha Rotay - Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing a B.S./M.S. in Health Sciences-Physician Assistant Studies, Philadelphia University

’19

Shevani Shah - Laurel, Maryland, USA

Pursuing B.S in Pre-Medical studies, Philadelphia University ‘19

Currently working as a Chemistry Teaching Assistant for Chemistry I and II, Philadelphia

University

ETA CLASS - FALL 2016

Sarah Carr - Manasquan, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing a B.S./M.S. in Health Sciences-Physician Assistant Studies, Philadelphia University

‘19

Currently working as an EMT at Wall Community First Aid Squad

Jessica Craciun - Reading, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing a B.S in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘19

Currently working with an on campus professor on research

Taylor Ebling - Mullica Hill, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing a B.S./M.S. in Health Sciences-Physician Assistant Studies, Philadelphia University

‘19

Kelly Fallon - Colts Neck, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing a B.S./M.S. in Health Sciences-Physician Assistant Studies, Philadelphia University

‘19

Matthew Lukasik - Dunmore Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Health Sciences, Philadelphia University ‘19

Ayomide Oguntuase - Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘17

Bhumi Patel - Franklin, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Health Sciences, Philadelphia University ‘19

Tristy Paulose - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Pursuing a B.S./M.S. in Health Sciences-Physician Assistant Studies, Philadelphia University

‘19

Currently working as an intern at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Martina Saad - Staten Island, New York, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, with a minor in Fitness and Wellness, Philadelphia

University ‘19

Sahildeep Sandhu - Morganville, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘18

Avni Shah - Laurel, Maryland, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Pre-Medical Studies, Philadelphia University ‘20

Shivan Shah - Buffalo, New York, USA

Pursuing a B.S./M.S. in Health Sciences-Physician Assistant Studies, Philadelphia University

‘20

Anam Tariq - Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, USA

Pursuing B.S. in Health Sciences, Philadelphia University ‘19

Currently working as a certified home health aid

Activities List

A. Recruitment/Pledge Events:

● Speed Dating

○ Potential new members and Brothers participate in multiple rounds of questions

and answers to learn more about each other.

● S’mores Social

○ Potential new members and Brothers gathered outside at night to bond while

making s’mores

● Eastern State Penitentiary

○ Potential new members and Brothers traveled to Eastern State Penitentiary to

walk through the annual Terror Behind the Walls

● Movie Night

○ Potential new members and Brothers gather to watch a series of movies

● Karaoke

● Potential new members and Brothers participated in karaokeJeopardy

○ Potential new members participate in jeopardy in their final pledge class to

prepare for the final exam

● Meet and Greet

○ In a relaxed environment, Brothers and Potential new members meet each other

over food prepared by the Brothers

B. Brother Events:

● Ram Madness

○ Worked together in making a representative banner of our fraternity which we put

on display at a school pep-rally

● Bonfire

○ Brother bonding with dinner, bonfire and sleepover with everyone

● Quizzo

○ Play trivia game with some friendly brother competition

● Ice Skating

○ Go to Penn’s Landing during winter to ice skate and participate in the Winterfest

activities

● Career Fair

○ Listen to various speakers discuss their professions and the different career

possibilities

● Ram Jam

○ Made dream catchers along with student body at outside campus fair

● Phi Psi Mixer

○ Social with other professional fraternity on campus to network

● Phillies Game

○ Attend baseball game along with brothers

● Flyers Game

○ Attend ice hockey game along with brothers

● Ice Cream Social

● Work with Randolph School

○ Educated students on the importance of STEM

● Actively participate and volunteer in on-campus events

● Weekly study hours

C. Fundraising Events:

● Pie a Professor

○ Raise money by getting donations to pie a professor in the science department

● Thanksgiving Potluck

○ Everyone cooks and brings supplies for thanksgiving meal, faculty members can

make donations

● Bake Sales

○ Bake treats with brothers and sell on campus to student body

● T-Shirts

○ Sell PhilaU science t-shirts to raise money

● Homecoming

○ Make science related games such as molecule Plinko board and water molecule

pong to raise money

D. Philanthropy:

● Relay for Life

○ Cancer awareness event with school to raise money in the fight against cancer and

finding a cure

● Franklin Institute Plastics Fair

○ Volunteer at Plastics Fair by teaching children the engineering behind various

plastics

● Love Run

○ Volunteer at Love Run in Philadelphia in supporting and encouraging runners