UP Epsilon Chi to celebrate 50th anniversary with series of events

SAN FRANCISCO – To celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the founding of UP Epsilon Chi Fraternity October 2, 1964 in the UP College of Engineering in Diliman, the fraternity is

Holding activities aand events.

• September 22 – October 3: UP Diliman, photo exhibit on the fraternity at the UP College of Engineering (Melchor Hall).
• September 27: Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club, Cavite, in cooperation with the UP Barkada, the 50th Radians Cup Invitational Golf Tournament will be held. More than 150 golfers and alumni from the different fraternities in UP will play in this prestigous event to benefit The Epsilon Chi Fraternity’s Scholarship Program. This year’s tournament will provide the much-needed financial support for the poor but academically gifted students of the UP College of Engineering.

Last year’s golf tournament was instrumental in supporting the full scholarships of five (5) poor but deserving UP students. In addition, a cash incentive of Php 10,000 each was awarded to two (2) University scholars and Php 8,000 each to three (3) College scholars. To date, fifteen (15) of our scholars have graduated (one as cum laude) and are now licensed Engineers. Three years ago the tournament has helped fund the building of the UP College of Engineering Centennial Dorm with a generous Php 500,000 donation.

• September 28: UP Diliman The EC Sports Day and Tri meet at the UP Diliman gym. A fun-filled day to play basketball, softball and badminton for “brods” and “sisses” and their families from UP Diliman and UP Los Baños.
• September 29: UP Diliman BlocShot Freshman Basketball Tournament is one of the most highly awaited and participated events in UP. A week-long event composed of three different basketball games: 3 on 3 Half Court Match, 3-Point Shootout, and Shooting Stars exclusive for freshman students of the UP College of Engineering.
• October 2: UP Diliman Ground-breaking of the UP Epsilon Chi Fraternity’s Legacy Project, a Multi-Purpose Health and Fitness Center at the Molave Residence Hall at 10:00 a.m., after the Thanksgiving Mass at the UP Chapel, with many guests from the UP Diliman administration and the UP President Alfredo E. Pascual and UP Chancellor Michael Lim Tan as guests of honor. Funds generated will be used for the repair and maintainance of the different dormitories on the UP Diliman campus. A simple luncheon and fellowship with the brods, College of Engineering officials and professors will follow at the lobby of the UP College of Engineering (Melchor Hall) at 12:30 p.m. after a brief and silent motorcade at the UP Oval. At 7:00 p.m. The Open Tambayan, a nightlong get together and party with friends and family.
• October 3: UP Diliman Fraternity Alumni Tour of UP from 2-5 p.m. and “Kamustahan” Fellowship at the UP Bahay ng Alumni from 5:00 p.m. onwards. Exclusive for fraternity members and alumni only.
• October 4: Makati Shangri-la, UP Epsilon Chi Fraternity’s 50th Anniversary Grand Ball, highlight and culmination of its 50th anniversary celebration at the Makati Shangri-la, Rizal Ballroom for fraternity and sorority members and alumni and their invited partners and guest. The Honorable UP President Alfredo E. Pascual will be the Guest of Honor and Speaker.