| What is
Eta Kappa Nu?
The
International
Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society,
known
as Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), has grown steadily since its
establishment
at the University of Illinois in 1904. In the first
ten
years, ten chapters were formed. In the first fifty
years,
56 chapters were in existence. In 1983 there were
approximately
200 chapters including branches of Eta in five foreign
countries
and numerous Alumni Chapters in various cities and
corporations,
including South Dakota State University.
Eta Kappa Nu continues to grow and to
influence
the progress of the electrical engineering profession
through
its high ideals about scholarship, character, and
service
to fellow man.
The
purpose
of Eta Kappa Nu is:
"That those in the profession of
electrical
and computer engineering, who by their attainments in
college
or in practice, have manifested a deep interest and
marked
ability in their chosen life work, may be brought into
closer
union so as to foster a spirit of liberal culture in
the
engineering colleges and to mark in an outstanding
manner
those who, as students, in electrical and computer
engineering
have conferred honor on their Alma Maters by
distinguished
scholarship, activities, leadership and exemplary
character,
and to help these students progress by association
with
alumni who have attained prominence"
Wouldn't you want to strive for the
distinction
Eta Kappa Nu gives its members?
Visit
www.hkn.org
for more information.
Gamma Rho's
Activities
- Misc
Activities
Suggested activities include:
- Tutoring
for Freshmen & Sophomores.
- SDSU Majors
Fair.
- Annual
Senior & Junior Days.
- Selection
& Interviews for Sophomore of the
Year.
- Engineering
Expo.
- Annual
awards banquet.
How
To Join Eta Kappa Nu
HKN primarily admits outstanding juniors and seniors
enrolled
in accredited EE & CE programs. Certain graduate
students
and professionals may also be admitted.
Eligible candidates display marked
engineering
ability and personal qualities
evidenced
by scholarship, high moral character, service
activities,
and other distinguished accomplishments. Undergraduate
student
eligibility depends primarily on performance during the
first
2-3 years of college. Interested individuals should set
goals
early in their academic careers to 1) perform well
scholastically,
and 2) participate in selected activities that, either
simultaneously
or separately, both enrich the school and benefit the
community.
Membership
Process:
- Step 1:
You will receive an invitation at your home or while
in
class.
- Step 2:
Attend the question and answer session denoted in
your
invitation.
- Step 3:
Turn in the completed form and the $40 lifetime
membership
fee to the treasurer.
- Step 4:
Attend the formal initiation ceremony and
present
your polished Bridge!
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