11/28/2025
Pi Chi Omega Returns to Purdue - Where It All Started 75 Years Ago!
Pi Chi Omega Celebrates 75 Years of Connecting & Enriching...
& We're Returning to Purdue Where it All Began!
Pi Chi Omega is excited to return to the Purdue Pest Management Conference (PPMC) for the 90th Presentation of this esteemed meeting. If you are attending the PPMC we invite you to attend the following events:
Pi Chi Omega Board Meeting - Sunday, January 11th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Stewart Room 202
All Pi Chi Omega Board meetings are open for all to attend. Come see your volunteer Board in action and learn more about the behind the scenes workings of our organization. Just RSVP to let us know you'll attend.
Pi Chi Omega Membership Meeting & Luncheon - Monday, January 12th, 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Stewart Room 214 AB
Pi Chi Omega will hold our winter Membership Meeting and Luncheon in conjunction with the PPMC. All members and guests are invited to attend this event. Come learn about Pi Chi Omega initiatives planned for 2026 and beyond and enjoy lunch with fellow entomology enthusiasts. Your ticket will include the meeting and a hot lunch buffet which will include: a hot potato bar complete with chili con carne, vegetable chili and chicken mushroom alfredo and broccoli, plus a garden salad, and your choice of cobbler or pie. Click below to to purchase your ticket.
Purdue Alumni & Pi Chi Omega Reception - Tuesday, January 13, 7:00 -9:00 pm at Harry's Chocolate Shop, 329 W State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Pi Chi Omega is proud to partner with the Purdue Entomology Department to host a special reception celebrating two remarkable milestones — 90 years of the Purdue Pest Management Conference (PPMC) and 75 years since our founding at Purdue. Together, we share a rich history of leaders, innovators, and professionals who have helped shape the pest management industry into what it is today.
Join us for an evening of camaraderie and celebration as we raise a glass to our past and look forward to an exciting future. Let us buy you a drink as we toast to tradition, innovation, and the incredible community that connects us all at an infamous local pub.
RSVP below to secure your spot — space is limited to just 80 guests at the bar, so don’t wait!
Purdue Pest Management Conference - January 12 - 14, 2026
This is a milestone conference you won't want to miss! Early bird registration ends next week, December 1!
Hotel Accommodations
Pi Chi Omega has arranged for a small block of rooms at the Hampton Inn for $149/night + tax between the dates of Monday, January 11th through Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Reservations must be made by December 19th. The hotel is located at 160 Tapawingo Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906. Please note: cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to arrival, or 1 night room and tax will be assessed.