Benjamin Lam Initiated into Chi Beta Phi

2015 May 11

Students attending Hampden-Sydney College were recently initiated into the honor scientific society, Chi Beta Phi. Membership recognizes individual excellence and passion in any respective field of science. The members of Chi Beta Phi are to promote interest in science and encourage wholesome fellowship. Chi Beta Phi became a nationally chartered organization in 1925 and has since grown to consist of more than 25 chapters.

Benjamin Lam is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lam (Columbia, NC). A Venable Scholar, Benjamin serves as a Resident Advisor, an Orientation Transition Leader, President of the chemistry club, and Treasurer of the international club. He is also a member of the professional scientific fraternity Alpha Chi Sigma, the rugby team, the Society of Physics Students, the pre-health society, and the national honorary classical society, Eta Sigma Phi.

A private college for men, Hampden-Sydney is ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report. The College is known for its liberal arts curriculum, the Honor Code which stresses individual and collective responsibility, and a focus on the education of young men.