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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