Back to Our Roots
Our Associate Members visit the site of our former chapter house!
A Brief History:
Our chapter called 243 Hoosick Street home from 1940 to 1971. What once stood as our chapter house is now the site of the Hilton Garden Inn, where a plaque inside commemorates our history.
243 Hoosick Street, circa 1940–1971
243 Hoosick Street, present day
Spring 2026 Rush Recap
This rush was built on months of preparation, beginning with a seminar from alumnus and former Recruitment Chairman Jonah Mudse (EH 1438), who shared his experience and guidance with the chapter.
This semester’s theme was Patagonia, and with a variety of events (and, of course, plenty of food), there was something for everyone! We hosted several events at our house including Chick-fil-A & Game Night, Steaks and Shakes w/ Mini Golf, NFL Tailgate, and Casino Night. Off-campus, we took a trip to The Bunker, and to Sky Zone!
A special thank you to Ethan Aspiras (EH 1489) for designing the calendar, and to Madhav Kulkarni (EH 1557) for designing the event advertisements!
Please welcome our 19 new members! We can’t wait to see the mark they’ll leave this semester and beyond.
None of this would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our Recruitment Chair, Chad Lewandowski (EH 1558) and his committee, whose efforts made this rush one to remember.
Thank you to everyone who our attended our events, we’re looking forward to another great semester ahead!
January 2026 Brother of the Month: Tijsen Moses
Congratulations to Tijsen Moses,
EHZ’s Brother of the Month!
Tijsen, a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering, played a key role in the success of our Spring Rush and recently stepped into the Publicist sub-officer position. Beyond EHZ, he serves as President of both the Ski Team and the Cycling Club. We’re proud to recognize Tijsen for his hard work and leadership this semester. Congratulations, Tijsen!
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!
