Samuel Romes, LOUISVILLE 2020, accepted the 2020 International Balfour Award (IBA) during the closing moments of the Fraternity’s virtual Grand Council session on Oct. 10. Given annually to Sigma Chi’s most outstanding graduating senior, the International Balfour Award has been presented since 1930 when Significant Sig Paul Hagemann, WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1930, was honored following […]
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Foundation Awards $3.92M in Scholarships and Grants
More than 230 individuals recognized with academic awards for the 2020 to 2021 academic year Supporting academic excellence, pivotal programming needs and the overall success of Sigma Chi’s undergraduate chapters, the Sigma Chi Foundation will award $3.92 million in academic scholarships and grants during the 2020 to 2021 fiscal year. “I wish we could give […]
Chapter Support Coordinators Help Chapters Prepare for Recruitment
Carrillo, Ray Elected as Undergraduate Representatives to the Executive Committee
Virtual Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop Kick-Off Includes 1,600 Undergraduates
Foundation Announces Founders Week of Giving
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 […]
‘Wake Up’ Film Featuring Story of Keller Zibilich, LOUISIANA STATE 2015, to Premiere During We Are One Global Film Event
A project launched by a group of friends, including Alex Lindley, MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 2015, to honor the memory of two friends who succumbed to suicide, will finally have its world premiere. Wake Up: Stories From the Frontlines of Suicide Prevention will make its debut at 6:45 p.m. EST on June 4 as part of We Are […]
Sigma Chi Leadership Institute Becomes Licensed Educational Institution in Illinois
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 […]
