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 Xi Sigma Pi
Department of Natural Resources
University of New Hampshire
215 James Hall, 56 College Road
Durham, NH 03824
Xi Sigma Pi is the national forestry honor society,
founded in 1908 at the University of Washington. The University
of New Hampshire houses the Alpha Epsilon chapter, founded in 1966,
which serves as the honor society for the Natural Resources department.
The objectives of Xi Sigma Pi are to secure and
maintain a high standard of scholarship in forestry and natural resource
professions, and to promote a fraternal spirit among those engaged
in activities related to these fields.
Members of the society have proven themselves to
possess the important characteristics that will help them grow into
natural resources professionals: honesty, loyalty, initiative, and
teamwork.
What We Do
 Xi
Sigma Pi funds the Gingko Raffle, a Christmas Tree Sale,
the Teacher of the Year Award, a Book Scholarship, the Natural Resources
Commencement Breakfast, and many other fun events. Check the bulletin
board outside James Hall, room 208 to see what's new.
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Gingko Raffle: Gingko
biloba leaves tend to all drop on
one day in the fall. A contest allows people to guess what
day it will be! Winner(s) gets a delicious pizza from Durham
House of Pizza!
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Christmas Tree Sale:
usually takes place the first week of December. Check
this web site, or call 862-1020, to find out where/how
to purchase trees
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Teacher of the Year Award:
decided by students and awarded at the Natural Resources
Annual Banquet/BBQ in late Spring
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Book Scholarship: Springtime
essay contest for a $150 book scholarship. Winner decided
by XSP members; also awarded at the Natural Resources Annual
Banquet/BBQ in late Spring
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Commencement Breakfast:
provided for the department's graduating students and their
families ~ "Grab
a Bite Before You Walk!"
How to Join
Keep your grades up! Natural Resources majors who
have attained Sophomore, Junior or Senior status with a GPA of 3.2
or better are invited to join. Graduate students in the Natural Resources
field with similar grades also qualify. Letters are sent out to eligible
students mid-semester via the university postal system. Initiations
are held about 3 weeks later.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Theodore Howard
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