fbpx

Finalists Announced for 2020 International Balfour Award

The Fraternity has named the following finalists for the 2020 International Balfour Award (IBA): Wesley Middleton, PURDUE 2020; Samuel Romes, LOUISVILLE 2020;  and Joseph Shaver, GEORGIA TECH 2020. 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 […]

Sigma Chi International Fraternity Statement on Racial Discrimination and Violence

The Sigma Chi International Fraternity’s statement of policy on human decency and dignity remains as true today as when the organization adopted it: “Sigma Chi teaches and is committed to the principle that dignity, self-esteem and respect are the inalienable rights of every individual. … A Sigma Chi brother respects another individual’s rights, just as […]

Sigma Chi, Shelle Design Inc., Earn Recognition

The Sigma Chi International Fraternity’s Marketing and Communications team won three awards during the Fraternity Communications Association’s 2020 awards presentation held virtually on May 19.  The association said it received more than 800 entries for the 30 awards available.  Sigma Chi won second place for Best Website, and The Magazine of Sigma Chi won second place for Best Annual Report for its 2019 annual report […]

Sigma Chi Suspends Its University of West Florida Chapter

The Executive Committee (EC) of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity has voted to immediately suspend the organization’schapter at the University of West Florida. The suspension is effective immediately, and for an indefinite period of time.   The General Fraternity made the decision due to accountability issues within the chapter, and its members’ failure to adhere to […]

Registration Set For Virtual Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop

Registration for the first-ever Virtual Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop is set to open on May 15.   A two-week online interactive officer training course, vKTLW will begin July 25 with leadership programming scheduled through August 7.   “The world is in need of transformational leaders now more than ever and while other Greek-letter organizations are […]

Webinar Series Announced for May/June

As Sigma Chi navigates the ongoing pandemic, International Fraternity leaders are pleased to announce a series of upcoming webinar events designed to help our members navigate the challenges associated with COVID-19 as it relates to chapter operations, personal wellbeing and more.   You can find details about currently scheduled webinars below, and can also visit […]

Sigma Chi Announces Its 2020 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 2020 honorees will receive their awards through local presentations.    Below is the list of award winners:   Parents Club […]

Sigma Chi International Fraternity COVID-19 Health and Safety Policy

Vetting Commission Recommendation Summer Events Update NIC COVID-19 Resources Vetting Commission Recommendation COVID-19 Resource Review and Vetting Commission Recommendation — Modified 10.26.20 Date: 11/04/2020 To: Undergraduates, House Corporations, Volunteers, and Officers From: The Executive Committee RE: Covid-19 Resource Review and Vetting Commission Recommendation All guidance is in effect through March 31, 2021, unless further modified […]

Running Sigs plan Huntsman fundraiser for May 23

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE HUNTSMAN VIRTUAL RUN Whether it’s 5K events or marathons, Sigma Chis have been active participants in running events.     When the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench into scheduled spring and summer races, members of the Sigs on the Run Facebook group, led by Regional Chapter Support Coordinator Chris […]

Chapters closing academic year digitally

With the vast majority of campuses with Fraternity chapters closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some for the remainder of the academic year, many chapters have taken a different approach to their end-of-semester operations.   Operating with the support of their regional chapter support coordinators, Grand Praetors and Chapter Advisors, more than 90 percent of […]

Purdue Sigs helping nonprofit ventilator project take launch

Nine Purdue Sigs, including San Francisco 49ers safety Jake Thieneman, 2018, are volunteering toward a life-saving effort. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting lives across the globe and hospitals  needing medical supplies and equipment, two men in the robotics industry, Tyler Mantel and Alex Frost, came together alongside several volunteers to develop and manufacture an affordable […]

Foundation Update: Brothers Helping Brothers

Brothers and friends,  We hope each of you are doing well during this unique and unprecedented time facing our world.  As noted in communications from general fraternity leadership one week ago, Sigma Chi has taken the necessary steps, following recommendations from government officials, to do our part in preventing the spread of illness, planning for the unexpected […]