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Home > Documents > Newspaper Articles > Epsilon Zeta Undertakes Face Lift Published in Torch and Trefoil on December 1985. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is very fortunate to have a chapter of Alpha Phi Omega on its campus because the Brothers of Epsilon Zeta in this past year have undertaken a major project to help beautify the campus. RPI, as it is better known in Troy, New York, has a monument of sorts that is the entrance to the Institute's campus. It is commonly known as the Approach. In 1907, after it was completed, it was a beautiful landmark. Over the years it has decayed and become an eyesore to the community. In this past year, the Brothers of Epsilon Zeta have undertaken this project as part of their service to the community. "The Approach" has been getting a facelift from the chapter members. In this past year many chapter members, led by Brother Mark Wrobel and Brother Tim Kelliher, have descended on the structure periodically to clear away dozens of truckloads of overgrowth and debris. The Brothers of Epsilon Zeta have continued with their activities in this community service project and have made plans to try to attract funding that would provide new lighting, and sandblasting of stonework. They are working toward funding the purchase of railroad ties and asphalt for a new pathway. With their enthusiasm and energy they are hoping for student volunteers to even do more work as the renovation project progresses. It is a project of monumental proportions and the Brothers are very enthusiastic in their support of it. This project could last as much as three years and will take quite a bit of coordintion, but it is a real milestone of service that our Brothers of the Epsilon Zeta Chapter are trying to complete. Write the chapter at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Room #235, Student Union, Troy, New York, 12181. |
