Spring Rush was a huge success with the undergrads bringing in 8 men this semester! We've continued to emphasize the importance of keeping pledge class size to a manageable number in order to keep the overall chapter size reasonable and ensure that we are not growing beyond control !



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Here are the updated pictures of the completed renovation work. It was certainly more extensive than we planned but you can clearly see the effort was well worth it.

This is the model that will be used throughout the rest of the structure. Remove existing siding, seal the structure using Tevak plastic sheeting and replace with composite siding. Where possible, ensure that the original architectural details are preserved.

Work is wrapping up on this critical renovation project. Important tasks completed to-date:

- Installation of new composite siding

- Reconstruction of the lower roof and removal of yankee gutter system.

- Extensive flashing and residing of the 3rd floor bathroom dormers.

- Completion of the new pitched dining room roof with additional overhang over existing structure.



We will need to put a coat of paint and will probably look to tackle that in the Spring when the weather is more hospitable. This will be the model that will drive the exterior renovation for the entire house.

Fall Rush was a huge success with the undergrads bringing in 6 men this semester! Typically Fall Rush is rather light, but the Pi has done an excellent job in bring in a quality class of Sophomores!



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Work continues on the southern facade... notable milestones:

- Completion of Dining Room roof replacement

- Replacement of all Windows

- Repair of upper roof and removal of yankee gutter system

- Extensive flashing especially around chimney and upper dormers

- Interior dining room repairs completed

- Start of siding replacement installation

It is that time of year... the leaves start turning, weather gets colder, and SU homecoming welcomes back Pi brothers young & old. Like last year, there is a lot more to celebrate with SU wisely aligning homecoming and the traditional alumni reunions into one large event! For more information click on the SU Homecoming Website. We look forward to welcoming you back home to the Pi!

Game time is Noon, here is schedule of events:

- Saturday Morning: Clear Pi Parking Lot

- 10:30am - Noon : Pre-Game Party

- Noon - 3:30pm : SU Football Game @ Carrier Dome

- 3:30pm : Post Game Party / Light Food

- 9:30pm : Party with TBD

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Following last year's external renovation of the Cupola, we've now put our focus on another major area of the house needing attention, the southern side of the house and dining room roof. Over the course of the last few years we've had an increasing occurrence of leaks in the dining room and kitchen which we originally believed to be tied to the the area where the dining room roof meets the side of the house. Please read on for details of what we found and the work currently underway to remediate....

On July 5th, the Pi Chapter lost a long time leader and unique contributor to the Pi Chapter. Dick bridged many generations and was an inspiration to many. He will be sorely missed.

Below is the text of the message sent from Mark Williams, Executive Director of Psi Upsilon National.

Pete Daly '80 and his work crew have been making steady process towards the restoration of the Pi Cupola. Because of the outstanding response to the emergency fundraising effort last month we have been able to tackle a longstanding infrastructure project that could wait no longer. We simply could not cross our fingers and wait another year.

As of Thursday afternoon (7/20/2009) we have raised $18,754.00 for our emergency fundraising campaign. Given this is an email-only campaign and the original request has been submitted only two weeks ago, we consider this outstanding progress. We are still short of our $20,000.00 goal but there still is time to help out!

As we mentioned previously , while undertaking necessary repairs to the Pi coop roof, we discovered much more serious issues. We have elected to take on some much needed exterior renovation work which is the start of returning the Pi back to the white color scheme. Please click the "read more" button to see who has contributed to-date and more importantly, how you can help!