Statement by the Sigma Chi International Fraternity
We are stunned to learn that Peter Schellenbach, the former president of the Sigma Chi Home Association, which is the housing corporation for the local Sigma Chi chapter at Northwestern University, has been charged by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office for stealing a significant amount of funds from the association. Although the Sigma Chi International […]
Sigma Chi International Fraternity Creates New Policies to Enhance Health and Safety Measures Across Chapters
Sigma Chi International Fraternity, one of the nation’s largest collegiate fraternities, today announced five new policies aimed at improving the fraternal experience for its undergraduate members. These policy changes address important issues affecting the fraternal industry and are designed to help foster a safe and healthy environment at Sigma Chi’s more than 240 chapters around […]
Sigma Chi International Fraternity Leaders Endorse Chapter-Wide Implementation of New Pledge Program
At Sigma Chi International Fraternity’s recent legislative meeting called Grand Council, voting delegates unanimously approved a resolution related to the organization’s new Preparation for Brotherhood pledge program. The resolution endorsed the Executive Committee’s decision to implement the Fraternity-wide program beginning in the fall of 2016. Voting delegates spent much of the morning and afternoon on […]
International President Responds to Concerns Regarding Derby Days Philanthropic Event
An article recently published concerning Sigma Chi’s Derby Days philanthropic event outlines some behaviors that are completely inconsistent with the spirit of the event as conceived by the Fraternity. In an effort to educate and provide guidance to our undergraduates, the Sigma Chi International Fraternity long ago published guidelines on the appropriate manner in which […]
International Fraternity Reacts to the Death of Dalhousie-St. Mary’s Student Taylor Samson
The Sigma Chi International Fraternity is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Taylor Samson, DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY’S 2015. Our collective hearts and prayers are with Samson’s chapter brothers and the family and friends who survive him. We also send our sincere appreciation to the Halifax Regional Police for their tireless and expedient work in […]
International Fraternity Closes Chapter at the University of Houston
After continued discussion with administrators from the University of Houston, the Executive Committee of Sigma Chi International Fraternity has decided to close its chapter there. The action follows the consideration of concerns regarding the health of the chapter, namely that its members were not living up to the values of the organization. However, the Fraternity […]
Sigma Chi Statement on Chapter at University of Houston
The Sigma Chi International Fraternity received information on Jan. 20, 2015, which alleged that inappropriate pledging activities had taken place in a culture at the University of Houston’s Epsilon Xi chapter that was inconsistent with Sigma Chi’s values. The next day, the International Fraternity suspended the chapter for an indefinite period of time, notified the […]
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 […]
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 […]