The initiation of new members for 2024 took place in the seminar room of the Economics Department in its new location on the second floor of Gladfelter Hall. Thirteen new members were initiated, ten of whom attended the ceremony. Below are some photos from the ceremony.
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Department Chair Dr. Michael Bognanno delivering introductory remarks
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Director of Undergraduate Studies Dr. Michael Leeds talks about the history of Theta of PA
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Theta of PA President Vineetha Mummadi commences the initiation ceremony
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The ten new initiates who were able to attend the ceremony
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Theta of PA member Owen Hurley participates in the initiation ceremony
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Theta of PA Vice President Rachel Brodsky participates in the ceremony
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New initiate Choi Brahimi
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New initiate Samara Jenkins
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New initiate Karina McKenna
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New initiate Gretl Merges
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New initiate Madeline Ruder
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New initiate Cecilia Schleinitz
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New initiate Eric Segarra
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New initiate Walter Shallenberger
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New initiate Ankush Somenhalli
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New initiate Grant ter Bush