Brief History
Epsilon Gamma Iota, Inc. Social and Service Organization was founded on the campus of Prairie View A&M University by 38 students from the Engineering Concepts Institute Program (ECI Program). They later became know as the "38 Minds of Success". Epsilon was recognized on the campus of Prairie View A&M University on November 19, 1985. The organization's colors are "Radiant Red" and "Royal Blue", and our motto, "Through Unity We Shall Prevail" is something each member lives by.
Original Purpose
To promote social as well as academic excellence for the betterment of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science and Architecture majors on the campus of Prairie View A&M University
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Community Service
- Tutoring students at elementary and middle schools in the surrounding communities.
- Canned Food Drive (Adopt-a-Family)
- Toys for Tots
- Campus Clean-up
- Adopt-a-Highway
- March of Dimes
- Visit Elderly Homes
Fundraising
- Donut Sales (catering to faculty and off-campus students)
- Six Flags (AstroWorld)
- Valentine's Day Rose Sale
- Car Washes
- Raffle Tickets Sales
- StepShows
- Campus Parties
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Engineering Events
- TAME Day (Texas Alliance of Minority Engineering high school program)
- Engineering Science Concepts Institute (ECSI) Tutors
- Alumni Days (Celebration of Engineering Alumni)
- Career Fairs (Epsilon Alumni are Recruiters)
- Donate ECSI Scholarships
- Host Recruiting Seminars for Industry on Campus
Accomplishments
- 95% - 99% of our members are Graduates
- Campus of Student Organization's Organization of the Year in 1992
- Over 200 plus members working in the industry
- (Fortune 500 Co.)
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Social Events
- Annual Christmas Party
- Pizza Bowls
- Bowling
- Annual Beach Trip
- Step Practice
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- E-Man's Night Out
- E-Women's Night Out
- Barbeque Parties
- Homecoming Reunion
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