35
bedrooms across modern pods
The Epsilon Zeta New House Initiative
The next fifty years
moves with you.
Current assets and donations $5M · Anticipated financing $2.5M · Balance to raise $5.5M as of May 2026.
“I am hopeful that this video, my passion, and my aspirations — inspires you and others to make a meaningful donation to this New House Initiative. It would mean a lot to me, and I look forward to sharing our plans and objectives with you.”
Capital Campaign
Contribute to the Campaign
Help us reach our $13M goal for the new Epsilon Zeta chapter house.
$0.0M
raised of our $13M goal
- $5M Secured
- $2.5M Financed
- $5.5M To raise
Give now
Make your gift online.
Give securely by card below — your gift goes straight to the EZ House Initiative, and Givebutter emails your receipt. Most grassroots gifts aren’t tax-deductible; for larger gifts that can be, Rick will set it up through the Sigma Chi Foundation.
Gifts of $50,000 or more, or gifts you’d like structured as tax-deductible, are handled through the Sigma Chi Foundation — Rick will set it up.
More ways to give
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Check by mail
Mail a check to the EZ New House Initiative. Rick will share the mailing details.
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Stock & DAF
Give appreciated stock or through a donor-advised fund. Details coming soon.
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Multi-year pledge
Pledge a larger gift over several years. Rick will structure it with you.
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A house that competes with the best housing on campus.
Fall 2028
target opening
$3M
lead gift, Rick Harpenau ’80
.65 acre
809 W. Pensacola Street, one block from campus core
“Inspired by my father’s legacy, shaped by the Sigma Chi experience, and grateful for the lifelong friendships I made at Epsilon Zeta, this is my opportunity to give back. We now have the chance to build something truly special—something that will serve generations of Sigma Chi men.”
Rick Harpenau, Florida State 1980
$3M total commitment · FL-licensed General Contractor
Leadership, offline, and tax-deductible gifts
Chat with Brother Rick directly.
Giving $50,000 or more, by check, wire, or gift of stock, setting up a multi-year pledge, reserving a specific naming opportunity, or giving tax-deductibly through the Sigma Chi Foundation? Rick Harpenau leads the campaign and personally walks every donor through naming opportunities and any question about the build itself.
Rick ’80 · FL Licensed General Contractor · $3M lead-gift commitment