50th Anniversiary Dinner: IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu Zeta Chi
Dear Zeta Chi Alumni and Professional Members,
Fifty years ago, the Zeta Chi Chapter of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu was established, marking the beginning of a proud legacy of scholarship and character at our university. Following our recent re-activation, we are eager to honor this significant milestone and the history that precedes us.
We cordially invite you to join us for our 50th Anniversary Reception on January 23, 2026.
Purpose of the Event As we revitalize the chapter, we are placing a renewed focus on strengthening our alumni relations. This reception serves as an opportunity to reconnect our alumni in the Orlando area with the current generation of HKN students. We look forward to facilitating a night of networking where we can exchange ideas for future events, identify potential speakers, and discuss the future direction of the Zeta Chi Chapter.
Event Details The evening will begin with a reception to foster communication among attendees, followed by a brief address regarding the chapter’s legacy and a seated dinner. We have secured a ballroom on campus to ensure an elevated experience for all our guests.
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: Live Oak Event Center, UCF Main Campus
- Attire: Casual
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- 4115 Pyxis Ln
- Orlando, Florida
- United States 32816
- Building: Live Oak Event Center
- Room Number: Magnolia Room
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Please contact the Zeta Chi chapter if there are any questions regarding this event at hkn@ucf.edu
You must be a Zeta Chi Alumni or Professional member (GSM+) or otherwise invited to attend.
Alternative contact: Michael Castiglia, President Zeta Chi Chapter, michael.castiglia@ucf.edu
- Co-sponsored by IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu Chapter Support Grant (Contact: Michael Benson)
- Starts 08 December 2025 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 26 December 2025 05:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Michael Castiglia of IEEE Orlando Section, UCF ECE, and AMD
Recent Past and Near Future: HKN Zeta Chi Chapter, and Getting Involved as a Young Professional
Biography:
Michael is the 2025-2026 IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) Zeta Chi Chapter President, having worked with the UCF ECE Department to restart the chapter after several years of inactivity starting in 2021.
Within IEEE, he is additionally the IEEE Orlando Section's Young Professionals Chair, having founded it in October of this year, serves as a Graduate Student Advisor to the UCF Student Branch and Computer Society Student Branch Chapter, and was previously the Treasurer of the IEEE UCF Student Branch.
Professionally, Michael is a Silicon Design Engineer in Graphics Formal Verification and AI Research for AMD, one of the fastest growing semiconductor companies. He is simultaneously pursuing a Masters of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida, studying under Prof Mike Borowczak in the DRACO Lab.
Michael enjoys increasing impact of students' academic careers, through volunteering for IEEE at many levels, being a mentor to several students, and more.
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Xander of UCF Advancement and Partnerships
CECS Alumni: Staying Involved
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Xander is the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement for the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Central Florida.
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