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Recognize your Pi Chi Omega Peers with an Award Nomination!
05/12/2025

Recognize your Pi Chi Omega Peers with an Award Nomination!

One of the most rewarding things we do as a fraternity is shine a spotlight on the incredible people who make Pi Chi Omega such a special organization. Recognition is one of our strategic priorities – because celebrating achievement isn’t just nice, it’s necessary! Nominations are due on August 15, 2025.

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Pi Chi Omega Awards Industry Grants
05/12/2025

Pi Chi Omega Awards Industry Grants

For the Fall 2024 round of Industry Grants, Pi Chi Omega was pleased to award two Industry Grants to professionals seeking to advance their careers. Click the link below to learn about the Awardees and the Industry Grant Program.

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2024 Scholarship Research Updates
05/12/2025

2024 Scholarship Research Updates

Pi Chi Omega Scholarship Recipients from 2024 share how the funds have supported their academic endeavors!

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Pi Chi Omega Continues to Raise the Bar at the 2025 Purdue Pest Management  Conference
05/12/2025

Pi Chi Omega Continues to Raise the Bar at the 2025 Purdue Pest Management Conference

Pi Chi Omega carried its long-standing tradition forward at the 2025 Purdue Pest Management Conference in West Lafayette, Indiana. While the fraternity simultaneously held a membership meeting and Raise the Bar at the GPCA Winter Conference in Georgia to reach Southern-based members, Pi Chi Omega’s heart remains rooted in Purdue, where it has gathered since 1950.

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Syngenta Continues Longstanding Support of Pi Chi Omega Scholarships
04/10/2025

Syngenta Continues Longstanding Support of Pi Chi Omega Scholarships

Year after year, Syngenta comes through with a significant donation to the Pi Chi Omega Scholarship Fund. Kristen Oakley, Syngenta, presented a big check to Immediate Past President, Cassie Krejci, during NPMA Legislative Day.

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Pi Chi Omega Represents at OPMA Winter Meetings
04/04/2025

Pi Chi Omega Represents at OPMA Winter Meetings

Pi Chi Omega had a fantastic showing at the Ohio Pest Management Association (OPMA) Winter Meetings held December 11–13 in beautiful Columbus, Ohio. With over 230 pest management professionals in attendance, it was a prime opportunity to raise awareness and promote membership in our growing organization.

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Pi Chi Omega at GPCA: Southern Hospitality, Scholarships & Bug Pong!
04/04/2025

Pi Chi Omega at GPCA: Southern Hospitality, Scholarships & Bug Pong!

Pi Chi Omega holds a winter membership meeting each year. In 2025, we made our way to the GPCA Athens Winter Meeting and enjoyed meeting so many wonderful folks! Click below for details about our Ga-based fun!

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01/03/2025

Announcing the Passing of Norman O. Besheer

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01/02/2025

Announcing the Passing of Dennis Judy

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Pi Chi Omega Member Challenge: Present the Pi Chi Omega Jr. Entomology Program in Your Community to Celebrate April as National Pest Management Month
04/06/2023

Pi Chi Omega Member Challenge: Present the Pi Chi Omega Jr. Entomology Program in Your Community to Celebrate April as National Pest Management Month

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Sheperdigian Receives 2023 MSU-CANR Outstanding Alumni Award
03/07/2023

Sheperdigian Receives 2023 MSU-CANR Outstanding Alumni Award

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10/12/2022

Pi Chi Omega Insect Quiz

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Pi Chi Omega Member Dr. Sandidge Named National Director for Nisus
03/02/2022

Pi Chi Omega Member Dr. Sandidge Named National Director for Nisus

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Pi Chi Omega Scholarship Recipients: The List Expands!
05/14/2021

Pi Chi Omega Scholarship Recipients: The List Expands!

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Pi Chi Omega Member Recognized with the International IPM Award of Excellence Supporting Entomology Students Through Scholarships: Funds Raised Through Silent Auction & Individual Donations
01/26/2021

Pi Chi Omega Member Recognized with the International IPM Award of Excellence Supporting Entomology Students Through Scholarships: Funds Raised Through Silent Auction & Individual Donations

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Continued Support of Pest Management Research and Education
04/10/2020

Continued Support of Pest Management Research and Education

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Message from Pi Chi Omega President on the COVID-19 Crisis
03/26/2020

Message from Pi Chi Omega President on the COVID-19 Crisis

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Pi Chi Omega Members Deliver Get Well Message with Insect Humor!
02/21/2020

Pi Chi Omega Members Deliver Get Well Message with Insect Humor!

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Pi Chi Omega Scholarship Program Enjoys Waves of Additional Funding
01/17/2020

Pi Chi Omega Scholarship Program Enjoys Waves of Additional Funding

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Pi Chi Omega Membership Meeting at Purdue Pest Management Conference 2020
01/16/2020

Pi Chi Omega Membership Meeting at Purdue Pest Management Conference 2020

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Pi Chi Omega Raise the Bar at Purdue Pest Management Conference 2020
01/06/2020

Pi Chi Omega Raise the Bar at Purdue Pest Management Conference 2020

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Pi Chi Omega Spotlight Party
10/19/2019

Pi Chi Omega Spotlight Party

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Pi Chi Omega Membership Meeting at PestWorld 2019
10/15/2019

Pi Chi Omega Membership Meeting at PestWorld 2019

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Pi Chi Omega Raise the Bar at PestWorld 2019
10/15/2019

Pi Chi Omega Raise the Bar at PestWorld 2019

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Pi Chi Omega Supports PestWorld Gives Back
10/15/2019

Pi Chi Omega Supports PestWorld Gives Back

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Pi Chi Omega Member Deni Naumann Set to Retire!
10/10/2019

Pi Chi Omega Member Deni Naumann Set to Retire!

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Pi Chi Omega Honors 4 Students with Scholarships
08/07/2019

Pi Chi Omega Honors 4 Students with Scholarships

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Pi Chi Omega at Purdue 2019
02/06/2019

Pi Chi Omega at Purdue 2019

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Pi Chi Omega Exhibits at PestWorld 2019
01/15/2019

Pi Chi Omega Exhibits at PestWorld 2019

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Pi Chi Omega Plans for a Bright Future
08/07/2018

Pi Chi Omega Plans for a Bright Future

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Frishman’s Contributions Honored with a Perpetual Named Scholarship
08/07/2018

Frishman’s Contributions Honored with a Perpetual Named Scholarship

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Copesan: Big Donor to Frishman Fund
08/07/2018

Copesan: Big Donor to Frishman Fund

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Pi Chi Omega Members Step Up To Ensure Longevity
08/07/2018

Pi Chi Omega Members Step Up To Ensure Longevity

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Vern Toblan Inductee of PMP HOF
08/19/2016

Vern Toblan Inductee of PMP HOF

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Meet the New Pi Chi Omega Executive Staff
08/07/2015

Meet the New Pi Chi Omega Executive Staff

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Newletter Archives

2025 April Issue: Pi Chi Omega News
05/12/2025

2025 April Issue: Pi Chi Omega News

Pi Chi Omega had a busy winter in early 2025, making appearances at the Ohio Pest Management Association Winter Meeting, the Georgia Pest Control Association Athens Winter Meeting, and the Purdue Pest Management Conference. We also accepted a generous donation from Syngenta to support our Scholarship program at NPMA's Legislative Day. In this issue of Pi Chi Omega News you can read about all these goings-on and learn how the 2024 Scholarship Recipients have benefited from the scholarships they received last year!

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2024 October Issue: Pi Chi Omega News
05/05/2025

2024 October Issue: Pi Chi Omega News

Pi Chi Omega has a lot going on during PestWorld 2024 in Denver, including a Board Meeting, Membership Meeting, Spotlight Party, and Raise the Bar social. Get the details about these events, plus learn about two new Industry Grant recipients and a new module of the Jr. Entomologist Program being rolled out for Middle/Highschool aged kids. In this issue of Pi Chi Omega News you can read about how you can answer the call for sponsorship support, Pi Chi Omega Leadership roles, and how to order your Pi Chi Omega swag for PestWorld.

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2025 April Issue: Pi Chi Omega News
04/10/2025

2025 April Issue: Pi Chi Omega News

Pi Chi Omega had a busy winter in early 2025, making appearances at the Ohio Pest Management Association Winter Meeting, the Georgia Pest Control Association Athens Winter Meeting, and the Purdue Pest Management Conference. We also accepted a generous donation from Syngenta to support our Scholarship program at NPMA's Legislative Day. In this issue of Pi Chi Omega News you can read about all these goings-on and learn how the 2024 Scholarship Recipients have benefited from the scholarships they received last year!

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