Ballots for Ritual Changes Sent
In late January, International Fraternity Headquarters mailed ballots and materials outlining proposed changes to the Ritual, to each undergraduate chapter. In order for its vote to count, a chapter must postmark its ballot no later than March 17. Because of the secretive nature of the Ritual, we will not describe the proposed changes in this […]
Alumni Annual Reports Due Feb. 17
Alumni chapter, association and club officers are required to submit their annual reports to Sigma Chi International Fraternity Headquarters no later than Feb. 17. Only those chapters that have submitted a completed report by the deadline will remain in good standing with the General Fraternity, which includes the retention of all attendant honors and privileges […]
Balfour Leadership Training Workshop Interns Needed
When he spent the 2014 summer working as a Balfour Leadership Training Workshop (LTW) intern at Sigma Chi International Fraternity Headquarters, Isaac Waalen, MINNESOTA 2015, learned firsthand that there’s much more to hosting an event that brings together nearly 2,000 Sigs than merely showing up. “I was really interested in getting that opportunity to experience […]
Sigma Chi Foundation Releases 2014 Annual Report
In December, the Sigma Chi Foundation released its 2014 annual report, summarizing the organization’s largest projects and accomplishments of the year. Foremost among them was its funding of the Fraternity’s two newest support programs: the Sigma Chi Crossroads alcohol and drug education program, and the Sigma Chi Lifeline online mental health resource and suicide prevention […]
International Sweetheart Nomination Deadline Approaching
This summer, three undergraduate chapter sweethearts will attend the 80th Grand Chapter in San Diego as nominees to become the Fraternity’s 2015 to 2017 International Sweetheart. “Serving as International Sweetheart is a once in a lifetime experience. You’ll have the opportunity to meet brothers and Sweethearts from all walks of life, or as we like […]
Sigma Chi Enters Long-Term Partnership with Huntsman Family
In November 2014, Significant Sig and Order of Constantine Sig Jon M. Huntsman, PENNSYLVANIA 1959, announced his pledge to donate $5 million to finance Sigma Chi’s Horizons leadership development program for the next 10 years. The gift ensures that the four annual sessions of the Horizons program will benefit nearly 2,000 freshmen and sophomore Sigma Chis during […]
New Colony Approved at Bowling Green State University
When Steve Santell, BOWLING GREEN STATE 2016, pledged Sigma Chi, he says that the decision was one that came easily to him. “Starting something new really interested me, as opposed to joining an already established organization,” he says. “Once I learned just how much the Fraternity means to its members of all ages, there was […]
Bonus Peterson Significant Chapter Award Points Available
Last fall, the International Fraternity required its undergraduate chapters to host the Strategic Visioning Journey for the first time, so that brothers could better lay out their goals through writing strategic plans for the 2014 to 2015 school year. The chapters who did so will be pleased to learn that by hosting additional Journey workshops, […]
Sigma Chi Addresses University of Virginia Administration
President Teresa A. Sullivan P.O. Box 400224 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4224 Dear President Sullivan and Administration of the University of Virginia: The Sigma Chi International Fraternity leadership has intently followed the developments surrounding your campus throughout the last several weeks. We have monitored the news cycles, engaged in conversations with the leaders of our […]
Fraternity to Install Chapter at Cumberland University
On Dec. 6, representatives of Sigma Chi International Fraternity Headquarters will oversee the installation of the Fraternity’s 244th chapter at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tenn. International Fraternity officials expect to initiate 31 members of the colony into the Fraternity’s ranks, and will present the group a charter signed by 68th Grand Consul Mike Greenberg, ILLINOIS […]
Balfour LTW to Include New Ritual Division
When undergraduate participants arrive in August at the 2015 Balfour Leadership Training Workshop (LTW) at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., much will be similar from the workshops of previous years. They will still meet in large- and small-group settings, and they will craft strategic plans for their chapter’s futures. One difference will be notable, […]
Sigma Chi Partners with Lyft
Last month, the Sigma Chi International Fraternity partnered with Lyft, the popular ride sharing program, to provide safe and discounted rides to Sigs across North America. From Oct. 27 to Nov. 21, Sigs were encouraged to sign up for Lyft rides by using chapter-specific codes that gave them up to $25 in credit for a […]
Foundation Awards More than $300,000 in Scholarships
The Sigma Chi Foundation recently announced that it will award a record $314,000 in scholarships to 228 brothers during the 2014 to 2015 school year. The amount represents a new record for the organization. “Generous donations from our donors make it possible for the Sigma Chi Foundation to grant academic scholarships and awards each year,” […]
Significant Sig Jon Huntsman, PENNSYLVANIA 1959, Pledges $5 Million
Significant Sig Jon Huntsman, PENNSYLVANIA 1959, has pledged $5 million to continue four annual sessions of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity’s Horizons leadership development program for the next 10 years. The program, which will soon enter its 15thyear, immerses undergraduates in six days of experiential learning in Utah and includes a trip to Huntsman Cancer […]
Sigma Chi Delivers Sexual Misconduct Education
At its Sept. 13, 2014, meeting in Houston, the Sigma Chi International Fraternity’s Executive Committee approved delivering the Sexual Misconduct Prevention chapter development Journey to any Greek-letter organization wishing to schedule the workshop in conjunction with a local Sigma Chi undergraduate chapter. After hosting the workshop at 24 of its chapters between Aug. 28 and […]
