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 […]
Sigma Chi International Fraternity Suspends Its Chapter at James Madison University
The Executive Committee (EC) of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity has voted to immediately suspend the organization’s James Madison University chapter for an indefinite time period. The EC suspended the chapter due to reports of hazing, violations of the Fraternity’s statement of policy on alcohol and drugs and the lack of appropriate risk management protocols […]
Sigma Chi International Fraternity Suspends Chapter at California State University, Sacramento
The Sigma Chi International Fraternity’s Executive Committee has suspended its chapter at California State University, Sacramento due to repeated conduct violations that directly conflict with the Fraternity’s core values. The issues ultimately required an indefinite suspension of the chapter. Sigma Chi has removed all existing undergraduate members from any further involvement with the chapter and […]
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 International Fraternity Suspends Westminster College Chapter and Expels Members
As Sigma Chi International Fraternity was in the process of finalizing its investigation into its chapter at Westminster College, the Fraternity became aware of multiple violations by chapter members of Sigma Chi’s Statement on Human Decency and Dignity. The Fraternity’s executive committee voted immediately to suspend the chapter indefinitely — it will not be reopening […]
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 […]
SIGMA CHI INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY RESPONDS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS AT SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
The Sigma Chi International Fraternity was made aware that an alleged sexual assault took place on or near the campus of San Diego State University on Dec. 7, 2014, and was somehow connected to a local group calling itself “Sigma Chi.” First and foremost, the International Fraternity implores local authorities to swiftly investigate and […]
Sigma Chi International Fraternity Suspends Charter at Boston University
The Sigma Chi International Fraternity’s Executive Committee has voted to suspend its Iota Upsilon chapter, located at Boston University, effective immediately and for an indefinite period of time. The General Fraternity suspended the chapter due to repeated policy violations in its risk management and pledge education practices, social behavior and for its members lack of […]
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 […]
Sigma Chi International Fraternity Suspends Chapter at Auburn University
The Sigma Chi International Fraternity’s board of directors (Executive Committee) has voted to suspend the Gamma Sigma chapter, located at Auburn University, effective immediately. The General Fraternity suspended the chapter due to repeated policy violations throughout the last few years. The Executive Committee voted to suspend the chapter’s charter for an indefinite period of time. […]
