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General Meeting #1 February 11, 2011 Epsilon Chapter The University of Texas at Austin

General Meeting #1 February 11, 2011 Epsilon Chapter The University of Texas at Austin. Omega Chi Epsilon. Officer Introductions!. What is OXE and Why Pledge?. Omega Chi Epsilon (OXE) is the National Chemical Engineering Honor Society. OXE’s Mission Recognition

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General Meeting #1 February 11, 2011 Epsilon Chapter The University of Texas at Austin

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  1. General Meeting #1 February 11, 2011 Epsilon Chapter The University of Texas at Austin Omega Chi Epsilon

  2. Officer Introductions!

  3. What is OXE and Why Pledge? Omega Chi Epsilon (OXE) is the National Chemical Engineering Honor Society. OXE’s Mission • Recognition • Recognize excellence in ChE • Investigation • Promote original investigation and innovation • Service • Provide service to ChE Dept. and its student body • Camaraderie • Promote camaraderie among fellow chemical engineers • Professionalism • Promote honesty, integrity, and social responsibility: the hallmarks of professional ethics

  4. What Does OXE Do? General Meetings Peer Tutoring/Advising Fun Service & Social Events Faculty Firesides Provide Snacks/Drinks …and much more!

  5. Invitation Requirements • Invitations sent out in the beginning of every semester • Passed ChE 317 (Upper Division) prior to pledging • Top 1/5 of Junior or 1/5 of Senior ChE Class

  6. Pledge Requirements • Fill out Intent to Pledge form (today). • Come to all 4 meetings. • Hold office hours (2 hrs/week). • Attend at least 2 service events. • Volunteer at Burger Plate. • Attend at least 3 social events. • Make at least 1 faculty fireside. • Present a research inquiry. • Pay one time dues of $50. • Be initiated at OXE Induction (Last Day of Classes – May 6 at 3pm) Don’t be put on notice! We want you to join OXE!

  7. Office Hours • Be in the OXE room for 2 hours per week. • Log in your hours and stock the fridge! • Help anyone that needs help or tutoring. • Do your own homework when not tutoring… …or meet people! Stock me!

  8. Faculty Firesides & Research Inquiries • Purpose: To interact our awesome ChE faculty! • Visit ChE professors at their homes. • Enjoy a nice dinner and talk about life. • Learn about their research or industry experience. • Four firesides this semester with: Dr. Sanchez, Dr. Eldridge, Dr. Schmidt, and Dr. Ellison • Space is limited – so sign up ASAP. • More information to come about the Research Inquiry!

  9. Upcoming Events… • All events are placed under the schedule on our website: http://studentorgs.engr.utexas.edu/oxe/

  10. Engineer’s Day at the Museum • Saturday, Feb. 19th • 11:30am-2:30pm (meet in front of CPE at 10:30am to ride the bus) • Earn OXE Eweek points! • Help kids learn about science and engineering through fun, hands-on activities! • Pledges: this is a great way to complete a service event early!

  11. Donate Water Bottles to OXE! • We will use them for our booth at Explore UT. • Leave in container by McKetta Room and bring by OXE room.

  12. Upcoming Social Events • Happy Hour • Today - after the meeting! • Crown & Anchor • Everyone is welcome. • BYOB • Yogurt Social • This Sunday (Feb. 13) , 5:00 PM • Juicy Tart – West Campus on 24th Street (2nd floor)

  13. EWeek • Starts a week from Today (Feb. 18-26) • Airplane Flying Contest • As a pledge, you can get 1 social point for every 3 EWeek events that you attend on behalf of OXE. • Everyone welcome! • Those who are super involved – can attend Salt Lick Banquet at the end. • Events will be posted soon: http://sec.engr.utexas.edu/eweek/

  14. Want to be a part of National Instruments LabVIEW Training Course and Get Certified in LabVIEW? If so, attend the first training session on February 20th from 2- 4 PM in CPE 2.210 please contact, Kristine Rivera at kristine.rivera@ni.com Hope to see you all there!

  15. Look for Our Emails! Pledges: Katy will be contacting you all via email with a summary of the requirements and a link to our website, where you can check your pledging status! If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact her or any of the officers at: oxe.epsilonchapter@gmail.com

  16. Before you go… Fill out an Intent to Pledge form. Sign up for social/service events. Get a social event completed - follow us to Crown & Anchor for Happy Hour!

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