Take Part in Merlin Olsen Day of Service on Sept. 15
Though he is most famous for his career on the gridiron that earned him membership in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Merlin Olsen, UTAH STATE 1962, was just as committed to improving the world around him as he ever was to sacking opposing quarterbacks. On Sept. 15, […]
University of Connecticut Statement
Aug. 28, 2014 – UPDATE: Grand Consul Michael Greenberg responds to the actions of the University of Connecticut to suspend the Gamma Omega Chapter of Sigma Chi and deny the appeal submitted by the chapter leadership. Read the entire response here. Aug. 12, 2014 – Original Release The Sigma Chi International Fraternity is […]
Seven Chapters Honored for Scholastic Programs
At the Aug. 2 closing session 2014 Balfour Leadership Training Workshop in Muncie, Ind., six chapters earned the Legion of Honor Award for having commendable scholarship programs, and another earned the Daniel William Cooper Award for having the Fraternity’s most outstanding scholarship program. All told, the three chapters with the best programs walked away […]
Sigma Chi Expansion in Ohio
This fall, Sigma Chi will re-colonize its Delta Pi and Delta Kappa chapters at Ohio University and Bowling Green State University, respectively. To assist that effort, Sigma Chi International Fraternity Headquarters is looking for alumni volunteers who can assist the development and growth of our newest colonies. Serving as an advisor for Sigma Chi chapters […]
Outstanding Chapter Advisor, Other Awards Announced
This summer, the Peterson Significant Chapter Award, the Significant Sig Award and the Seven Lights Alumni Award weren’t they only honors that the International Fraternity bestowed upon its members. The other awardees it announced include Laura Dod, the housemother of the chapter at Washington & Lee University, who received the Edna A. Boss Houseparent Award; […]
Seven Lights Alumni Award Recipients Announced
They’re known as chapter advisors, as house corporation presidents, and alumni volunteers. Some perhaps mentored undergraduates as facilitators at the Balfour Leadership Training Workshop; others may have helped their undergraduate chapters secure financing for chapter house renovations. Whatever other titles they may have, Sigma Chi knows these Sigs are its most dedicated volunteers. In recognition […]
Robert E. Joseph Award Winners Revealed
At the 2014 Balfour Leadership Training Workshop, the Risk Management Foundation (RMF) recognized four chapters with its Robert E. Joseph Risk Management Foundation Award. The winner for having the best overall risk management program was the North Dakota State chapter; meanwhile, the Stanford, Gettysburg, and Washington (Seattle) undergraduate chapters were recognized as honorable mentions. Each […]
Sigma Chis Participate in Another Balfour Leadership Training Workshop
If you are a Sigma Chi, there is a one-in-126 chance that you spent last week in Muncie, Ind. All told, 1,946 brothers descended upon Ball State University to attend the 2014 Balfour Leadership Training Workshop (LTW) from Aug. 1 to 3, 2014. This year’s Balfour LTW took on a different format than past workshops. […]
Seven Chapters Earn Additional Recognition
At the 2014 Balfour Leadership Training Workshop, six chapters earned the Legion of Honor Award for having commendable scholarship programs, and another earned the Daniel William Cooper Award for having the Fraternity’s most outstanding scholarship program. All told, the three chapters with the best programs walked away with a collective $10,000 to be used in […]
Avila named International Balfour Award winner
At the Aug. 2, 2014, closing session of Balfour Leadership Training Workshop in Muncie, Ind., the Fraternity named Adrian Avila, NEW MEXICO 2014, its International Balfour Award (IBA) winner. Avila was in a pool of four finalists who vied for recognition as Sigma Chi International Fraternity’s most outstanding graduating senior. The IBA selection committee debated […]
Sigma Chi Unveils Sexual Misconduct Journey Module
Sigma Chi is set to unveil its newest Journey chapter development module to its undergraduate chapters this fall. Called the Sexual Misconduct Journey, the program teaches brothers how to avoid engaging in actions that could put themselves, their chapters and others at risk. Order of Constantine Sig Ed Spencer, ROCHESTER 1967, spearheaded the creation of […]
Jordan Initiative Informs Grand Council on Hazing
The participants at the June 27 to 28 Grand Council convention shared an experience that helped educate them in identifying and intervening against acts of hazing. The Jordan Initiative committee organized an experiential activity that forced participants to confront all forms of hazing—not just the egregious acts of extreme hazing that are most commonly associated […]
Constantine Chapter – The meeting was held…
“The meeting was held in a deserted log cabin on the outskirts of the camp, at night. By a miraculous effort one wretched tallow candle was procured. The cabin was in a state of frightful dilapidation. … But the spirit was there and shone brightly.” Harry St. John Dixon
Constantine Chapter – It was fully agreed
“It was fully agreed that under the exigencies of the situation the chapter should initiate new members. Needless to say, with Harry St. John Dixon as leader of the movement, such initiates would be youths of high personal worth, giving promise of usefulness in the program he was planning for Sigma Chi after the war.” […]
Constantine Chapter – Without hesitation
“… Without hesitation he entered the army as a private to contend for what he deemed right. He was one of those men who seemingly without effort attract the affections of all with whom he came in contact.” Harry St. John Dixon
