After enduring a week of bitterly cold temperatures to and from class, what better way to enjoy the first weekend after the beginning of classes than to clear the snow off a local pond and go ice skating and play some impromptu hockey? On the last Saturday of January, the last day of prolonged single digit temperatures, a group of members scouted out a local pond rumored to be a good place for skating. After overcoming the challenge posed by finding a pond covered in snow on the edge of the field, they cleared it off as much they could before giving in to the temptation of skating, brought out the hockey sticks and a puck and began a game. Exhausted and cold, they made their way home for warm mugs of hot chocolate. This activity was a great way to build brotherhood among the members of the fraternity.

On January 30, the Cornell Chapter welcomed 13 new members with our pinning and bid acceptance ceremony. Our new members are now completing our new member education program, where they will learn chapter history, AZ history, traditions, AZ's impact on our campus, as well as bond and have fun while getting to know active members and alumni!

After our new member education activity last week (2/17) where our new members were quizzed on their knowledge about the fraternity, they were surprised by the revelation of their Big Brother and Big Sister. Each new member was given gifts related to their lineage and photos with their bigs and lineages were taken. This event creates lasting fellowship!

Members of the Florida Chapter got together from 6 PM to 9 PM on February 23 to help makeover Idylwild Elementary, a local Gainesville elementary school. They were joined by members of the UF chapter of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). Members worked on landscaping the outdoor areas of the school, repainting walls and picnic benches, and laying new grass outside. It was a great night of bonding with members and new friends in ASABE, while coming together to help out a great local cause!

This semester, the North Carolina Chapter is proud to welcome 14 wonderful new members to the brotherhood. 42 brothers attended inductions on Wednesday, February 20^th at 6:00pm. Before the ceremony, brothers brought homemade dishes or deserts for a potluck dinner.  We were thankful to have High Chancellor Weston McCorkle there to participate in the ceremony as well.  The traditional ceremony helps the new brothers understand why Alpha Zeta was founded as well as goals of the organization.

High Chancellor Weston McCorkle met with the 42 brothers on February 20^th at 7:30pm. He graduated with a degree in Agricultural Education and a minor in Animal Science in 1992. As a student, he was very active in the North Carolina Chapter and served as chancellor.  He has managed the university dairy, been the fire marshal, and is currently working for Ag Carolina Financial (Farm Credit). He explained what he does and what skills he has learned along the way...

Even though most students spent their President's Day holiday sleeping in, members from the Cal-Epsilon Chapter got up bright and early and helped the United Cerebral Palsy Center in Fresno to roll out and cut clay...

BuckeyeThon is Ohio State's student philanthropy that benefits the Hematology/Oncology Department of Nationwide Children's Hospital with the ultimate goal of ending childhood cancer. Nationwide Children's Hospital is Columbus, Ohio's Children's Miracle Network Hospital that will treat any child regardless of a family's ability to pay.  Each year they host a dance marathon at The Ohio State University to benefit their cause.  This year they raised over $600,000.00  The Alpha Zeta Townshend Chapter formed a team of dancers for the annual dance marathon...

Alpha Zeta Partners Townshend Chapter kicked off its recruiting season with an ice cream social and informational session. Eligible students across the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences were invited to come to this event to learn more about Alpha Zeta Partners and why they should consider applying. This event was beneficial to both potential applicants by providing them with information and the Townshend Chapter of Alpha Zeta Partners by helping to secure a premier new class of members.

S’mores. Who doesn’t like them? A soft, melted marshmallow with melted chocolate and graham crackers over a warm fire is pure bliss. That is why Alpha Zeta Cook Chapter always hosts a s’mores rush event. The event is held right outside of our unofficial home, the Cook Campus Center and brothers come to eat some delicious s’mores while interacting with potential new members about why Alpha Zeta is so amazing. This event is open to anyone who wishes to come by...