Jason Zhang Wins Severino Center Problem Pitch Competition
Last month, Brother Jason Zhang won the Problem Pitch Competition hosted by the Severino Center!
His winning pitch tackled a critical bottleneck in the future of nuclear infrastructure: the lack of efficient spent nuclear fuel transportation. By addressing this deficit, Jason’s solution has the potential to create global impact across clean energy, heavy industry, and long-term sustainability efforts.
Congratulations, Jason!
Max Bast and Ethan Reid Elected to the IFC Council
Congratulations to Brothers Max Bast and Ethan Reid on their election to the IFC Council!
Max will serve as Executive Vice President, and Ethan as Vice President of Recruitment. Their elections come at a pivotal moment for RPI’s Greek Life community, which continues to navigate uncertainty surrounding administrative policy shifts, recruitment expectations, and the long-term framework for chapter operations.
In stepping into these roles, Max and Ethan will play a key part in providing stability, representing chapter interests, and helping guide the IFC through this transitional period. Their leadership will be instrumental in shaping a sustainable and successful future for Greek Life at RPI.
Congratulations, brothers! We are excited to see the impact you will make.
Congratulations to the Fall Class of 2025!
(Left to right) Ethan Brenner, Theodore Rojas, Maxwell Bast
Congratulations to the newest brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha who were initiated this past weekend! We’re extremely proud of how much they’ve grown and are very excited to see what they bring to the fraternity!
Pumpkin Bash 2025
Last weekend, we hosted our annual Pumpkin Bash event, this year with an exciting twist!
Pumpkin Bash
In the afternoon, we held our traditional events, including pumpkin bashing, a pie-eating contest, and the pumpkin dump.
Pumpkin Bash festival
At night, we hosted the first-ever LXA x GZ Basement Pumpkin Bash Festival! The event featured four bands, a costume contest, and other fun festivities.
Altogether, we raised $1,170 for Hope 7, our local community center. All of the day’s events were organized by our High Theta (External Vice President), Ethan Reid, who did an outstanding job. All photos were captured by brother Jason Zhang. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support a meaningful cause and share in the fun!
Jake Conti and Jason Zhang Receive the Founders Award of Excellence
Congratulations to brothers Jake Conti and Jason Zhang on receiving the Founder’s Award for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed at Rensselaer’s annual Honors Convocation. This award recognizes students who exemplify creativity, discovery, leadership, and the values of pride and responsibility, and is presented to only about one percent of RPI students each year.
In addition to this remarkable achievement, both brothers were also honored with the 4.0 Award for their outstanding academic excellence. Lambda Chi Alpha is proud to be represented by such exceptional brothers whose dedication and excellence inspire us all.
EHZ Collects 2948 Pounds in Fall '25 Food Drive
We recently hosted our semesterly food drive! In collaboration with Alpha Phi, brothers collected 2,948 pounds of food and clothing from the Troy community. All food was donated to Hope 7, and clothing went to Goodwill. Thank you to all who donated!
Fall 2025 Rush Recap
This semester’s rush theme was golf, and with a diverse lineup of events, there was something for everyone! We hosted several events at our house, including Chick-fil-A & Mini Golf, Bucket Golf, and Casino Night. Off-campus, we hosted backyard sports on Freshman Hill, an evening of rock climbing, and a trip to the Adirondacks for white-water rafting! Thank you to everyone who our attended our events, we’re looking forward to another great semester ahead!
Fall 2025 Associate Members
Please welcome to our newest members — we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make this semester and beyond!
EHZ Collects 3169 Pounds in Fall '24 Food Drive
This past weekend, brothers collected 3169 pounds of food and clothes from the Troy community with the help of Alpha Phi. All food was donated to Hope-Seven, continuing a longstanding relationship between the chapter and the local food bank. New this year was the clothing drive, where residents were asked to provide clothes with their food donation, all of which was given to Goodwill. Thank you to all that donated!
Brother of the Month - September 2024
Congratulations to Skyler Bell ‘27 for winning September 2024 Brother of the Month! Throughout the month, Skyler has been active in all facets of the house, but he has been particularly impactful in recruitment. He has an incredible ability to converse with potential new members at tabling and recruitment events, and his efforts have bolstered our rush engagement significantly. Outside of recruitment, Skyler has shown maturity, poise under pressure, and set an example for brotherhood involvement. Thank you Skyler!
Dr. Roger Grice: A True Lifetime Brother Retirement Party
On a brisk spring morning, the active brothers, dozens of alumni, and representatives from the RPI and Lambda Chi communities congregated together at the Troy Country Club to celebrate the retirement of longtime chapter advisor, Roger Grice.
From the time brothers first sign their bid, until after they graduate, for the past 28 years, Roger Grice has been there every step of the way, introducing them to the fraternity, teaching them life lessons, providing invaluable insight in difficult decisions, and remaining a mentor after college. Roger has developed deep connections with many brothers, and in his time, has been the High Pi for over 700 brothers (45% of our chapter’s initiates).
At the event, various testimonies were shared from all the people Roger has worked with over the past 30 years. Discussion was opened to all in attendance to share their memories of Roger. Alumni recounted stories of humor, wisdom, patience, and prudence:
The morning culminated when current High Alpha Cole Khanjari, EH 1498, presented a motion to award Roger with the title of High Pi Emeritus, where he would hold the title of High Pi for life. All present active and alumni brothers raucously applauded, and Roger was appointed High Pi Emeritus in a unanimous vote.
The event was a tremendous success and brought together brothers from many eras, community members, and Roger’s family for a celebration of Roger’s well decorated career!
The chapter would like to especially thank Geoff Seber, EH 1250, Dale Roe, EH 1480, and Pete Bria, EH 1459 for all their work in putting together the event and culminating Roger’s life story.