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!
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!
LXA and Ski Host Spring 2024 Bowls on Sunset
Lambda Chi and Ski raise over $600 for charity selling bowls across the RPI campus!
This past Friday, we hosted our semesterly Bowls on Sunset event with Phi Kappa Theta (Ski)! Brothers from both chapters came together to cook and send out over 100 bowls across the RPI community. The event raised $625, which will be split and donated to Feeding America and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Flyer posted around campus to boost awareness for the event. (Disclaimer: not real quotes from Food Magazine and NYT)
Bowls on Sunset was first started in Spring 2023 to expand upon our Fat Sandwiches philanthropy event and has since become a semesterly tradition. See some highlights from Bowls on Sunset below!
EHZ tables for Breast Cancer Awareness month with Pi Beta Phi
The brothers of EHZ team up with the sisters of Pi Beta Phi to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
In a heartwarming display of unity, the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha and the sisters of Pi Beta Phi at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) hosted a tabling event on Thursday, October 12, to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Pink ribbons and candy bags were sold, raising $469 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The event received overwhelming support from the RPI community, showcasing the power of collective effort.
Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi extend their gratitude to all who participated, emphasizing the generosity and compassion of RPI students. This successful initiative serves as a reminder of the positive impact students can have when they unite for a noble cause.
The $469 donation demonstrates the spirit of giving and unity within the RPI Greek Life Community, making a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer.
EHZ Chapter Takes Strides for Ovarian Cancer Research
Brothers finish 5k run to raise money for ovarian cancer research and to support their brother.
From Left to Right: Matt Regan, Jules Phillips, Joe Mergen, Evan Owens, Matt Emerson, Clayton Wrinn, Nick Khoo, & Krista Wozniak
Since its founding in 1937, the Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha has demonstrated a strong commitment to philanthropy and community involvement. Our efforts were continued last month on Sunday September 10th, when 7 of our brothers accepted the challenge of running a 5k to raise money for ovarian cancer research.
The Teal Ribbon Run/Walk is hosted annually by Caring Together Inc., a non-profit organization in New York State’s Capital Region that donates to promising ovarian cancer research projects. This year, the event raised over $70,000, and the funds were donated to local research efforts led by Dr. Cheon at Albany Medical College and to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer.
For brother Evan Owens, this event carries more personal meaning. Evan explains, “This event has become a tradition in my family ever since ovarian cancer took my aunt’s life in 2003. Over the years we have run, walked, volunteered, and today my mom is the president of the board of directors. Since the cause is so important to me, it meant a lot to see brothers sacrifice their Sunday morning to run with me. It takes a special group of people to run a 5k at 9am on a Sunday to support a cause that doesn’t affect them personally, but thankfully that is exactly what we have here”.
Article by Evan Owens EHZ 1514
Fall 2023 Food Drive
This September, the brothers of the Epsilon Eta chapter once again partnered with the Hope 7 Food pantry in Troy and the sisters of the Theta Tau chapter of Alpha Phi to raise food for families who are in need. Together, we were able to collect 2369 pounds of food for the food bank. This event’s success would not have been possible without the organization and execution from our High Theta Rob Podesta and Alpha Phi’s Katherine Barney. A huge thank you to all of the brothers and sisters who assisted with the tag distribution and food collection!
Spring 2023 Food Drive
This April, the brothers of the Epsilon Eta chapter partnered with the Hope 7 Food pantry in Troy and the sisters of the Theta Tau chapter of Alpha Phi to raise food for families who are in need. Together, we were able to collect 2469 pounds of food for the food bank. This event’s success would not have been possible without the organization and execution from Rob Podesta, our High Theta, and all of the brothers and sisters who assisted with the tag distribution and food collection!
Pumpkin Bash 2022
The chapter hosted its annual Pumpkin Bash this fall during RPI’s Parents Weekend! Turnout was excellent, with 15 participating teams and over 200 pumpkins. Thanks to the great turnout, the chapter raised $870.69 for Feeding America!
Fall 2022 Food Drive
This September, the brothers of the Epsilon Eta chapter partnered with the Hope 7 Food pantry in Troy and the sisters of the Theta Tau chapter of Alpha Phi to raise food for families who are in need. Together, we were able to collect 2469 pounds of food for the food bank. This event’s success would not have been possible without the organization and execution from Sai Avula, our High Theta, and all of the brothers and sisters who assisted with the tag distribution and food collection!
Spring 2022 Food Drive
The Lambda Chi Brothers and Alpha Phi Sisters proudly smile in front of the food ready for donation.
This March, the brothers of the Epsilon Eta chapter partnered with the Hope 7 Food pantry in Troy and the sisters of the Theta Tau chapter of Alpha Phi to raise food for families who are in need. Together, we were able to collect 3769 pounds of food for the food bank. This event’s success would not have been possible without the organization and execution from Dale Roe, our High Theta, and all of the brothers and sisters who assisted with the tag distribution and food collection!