Kentucky Gov. Beshear Presented with Significant Sig Award
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, VANDERBILT 2000, center, receives the Significant Sig Award from 72nd Grand Consul (International President) Tim Sanderson, WESTERN 1985, pictured right, while Significant Sig and Louisville Alumni Chapter Vice President Bob Silverthorn Jr., DICKINSON 1970, stands at left. JUNE 16, 2023 | HURTSBOURNE, KENTUCKY — Sigma Chi International Fraternity 72nd Grand Consul […]
Sigma Chi Announces 2023 Alumni Award Recipients
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS — Sigma Chi International Fraternity recognizes the individuals and groups that work in service to the organization, its members and the communities to which Sigma Chi belongs as part of its annual alumni awards. The 2023 honorees will receive their awards through local presentations. Below is the list of award winners: Erwin L. […]
Finalists Announced for the 2023 International Balfour Award
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS — The Fraternity has named the following finalists for the 2023 International Balfour Award (IBA): Kellen Brown, DEPAUL 2023; Ethan Hunt, CALIFORNIA-DAVIS 2023; and Ryan Jeffries, OKLAHOMA STATE 2023. The honor is presented annually to the person who is believed to be the Fraternity’s most outstanding senior based upon his success in academics […]
New Kathryn F. Kirk Center Dedicated, Fraternity Fundraising Helps Support Its Mission
Pictured, from left, are Sigma Chi philanthropy committee chairman Nick Lavely, CAL. STATE-SAN MARCOS 2020; Executive Committee member and Order of Constantine Sig Dan Shaver, TEXAS TECH 1993; 72nd Grand Consul Tim Sanderson, WESTERN 1985; and Sigma Chi Executive Director Mike Church, ILLINOIS 2005, during the ribbon cutting for the new Kathryn F. Kirk Center […]
Conversations on Transformational Leadership: Maryland Chapter on Social Value Creation Challenge
Conversations on Transformational Leadership CONVERSATIONS ON TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP WITH the Maryland Chapter BY ASHLEY SZATALA The estate of a Maryland alum left the chapter a sizeable donation. In turn, the chapter used the money to establish a class open to all students that teaches social value creation. Several Sigma Chis, as well as other students, […]
Sigma Chi Announces International Sweetheart Finalists
Evanston, Illinois — The Sigma Chi International Fraternity announced on April 25 the names of three finalists who are vying to become the 2023 to 2025 International Sweetheart of Sigma Chi and represent the Fraternity as an example of strong character, poise and grace. They were chosen from a pool of 15 applicants from the United […]
Conversations on Transformational Leadership: Significant Sig and Brig. Gen. Jay Burks
Conversations on Transformational Leadership CONVERSATIONS ON TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP WITH Significant Sig and Brig. Gen. Jay Burks BY ASHLEY SZATALA Burks, FURMAN 1989, discusses his approaches to leadership after more than 26 years in the Air Force and decades leading health care teams. Pictured is the official Air Force Medical Service Corps chiefs portrait of Significant […]
Making Nice Things Happen
Mark V. Anderson Character-in-Action™ Leadership Award Making NIce Things Happen BY ASHLEY SZATALA Todd Weinstein, SUNY-ALBANY 1994, started a Facebook group dedicated to the positives in his community and uses the group to support local organizations Todd Weinstein, SUNY-ALBANY 1994, is pictured with Brent Henry after members of the Nice Things Happening in East Meadow […]
Conversations on Transformational Leadership: Jayden Thomas
Conversations on Transformational Leadership CONVERSATIONS ON TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP WITH Jayden Thomas BY ASHLEY SZATALA Thomas, INDIANA (PENNSYLVANIA) 2023, a former Consul for his chapter, details below how breaking expectations, mentorship and empowering others have been key to his leadership journey Jayden Thomas, INDIANA (PENNSYLVANIA) 2023 Transformational leadership is the practice by which leaders inspire and […]
Sigma Chi Announces Its 2022 Alumni Award Winners
Sigma Chi International Fraternity recognizes the individuals and groups that work in service to the organization, its members and the communities to which Sigma Chi belongs as part of its annual alumni awards. The 2022 honorees will receive their awards through local presentations. Below is the list of award winners: Parents Club Award of Excellence […]
Jeepin’ for a Cause
Mike Missak, RIPON 2001, started Jeeps on the Run, which each December collects thousands of toys and dollars for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program
A Lasting Impression on Others
Sam Freemark, OTTAWA 2021, draws upon his experience with homelessness to serve those at a local homeless shelter and increase the volunteerism of his chapter
Finalists Announced for the 2022 International Balfour Award
The Fraternity has named the following finalists for the 2022 International Balfour Award (IBA): Grant Franko, R.I.T. 2021; Louis Langen, CINCINNATI 2022; and Jack Palla, OKLAHOMA STATE 2022. The honor is presented annually to the person who is believed to be the Fraternity’s most outstanding senior based upon his success in academics and campus, community and Sigma Chi […]
Conversations on Transformational Leadership: Jesse Trout
Conversations on Transformational Leadership CONVERSATIONS ON TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP WITH Jesse Trout BY ASHLEY SZATALA Trout, AUSTIN PEAY 2006, details below his passion for helping others discover their authentic selves Transformational leadership is the practice by which leaders inspire and empower others to innovate and create change that will positively impact the Fraternity and ultimately the […]
Conversations on Transformational Leadership: Travis Shumake
Conversations on Transformational Leadership CONVERSATIONS ON TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP WITH TRAVIS SHUMAKE BY ASHLEY SZATALA Shumake, NORTHERN ARIZONA 2007, details below being the first openly gay Funny Car driver in the NHRA and the leadership approaches that guide him Transformational leadership is the practice by which leaders inspire and empower others to innovate and create change […]