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 […]
Grant Franko Wins 2022 International Balfour Award
Grant Franko, R.I.T. 2022, accepted the 2022 International Balfour Award during the closing ceremony of the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop held Aug. 2 to 5 at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Given annually to Sigma Chi’s most outstanding graduating senior, the International Balfour Award has been presented since 1930 when Significant Sig […]
International Fraternity Closes Its Kansas Chapter
Evanston, Illinois — The Executive Committee (EC) of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity has voted to immediately suspend the organization’s chapter at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. The suspension is effective immediately and for an indefinite period of time. The International Fraternity made the decision due to accountability issues within the chapter. The members’ actions were inconsistent with the Fraternity’s […]
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
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 […]
International Fraternity Closes Its Iowa Chapter
Evanston, Illinois — The Executive Committee (EC) of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity has voted to immediately suspend the organization’s chapter at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. The suspension is effective immediately and for an indefinite period of time. The International Fraternity made the decision due to accountability issues within the chapter. The members’ actions were inconsistent with the Fraternity’s […]
Sigma Chi Announces Its 2022 Order of Constantine Inductees
Sigma Chi International Fraternity has selected 21 men for admission into the Order of Constantine, its highest honor for members who have committed years of exemplary service to the organization. The 2022 honorees will be inducted into the Order of Constantine either at Sigma Chi’s 84th Grand Chapter in Toronto in June 2023 or at […]
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 […]
International Fraternity Statement on Sexual Assault Allegations at the University of Arizona
Evanston, Illinois — Earlier today, we learned of an alleged incident of sexual assault that may have occurred in the chapter facility earlier this week at our chapter at the University of Arizona. We are grateful the survivor has come forward and our support is with her. At this time we have no specific information, […]
Sigma Chi Closes its Chapter at Ohio University
Evanston, Illinois — The Executive Committee (EC) of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity has voted to immediately suspend the organization’s chapter at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. The suspension is effective immediately and for an indefinite period of time. The International Fraternity made the decision due to hazing-related activity and member accountability issues within the chapter. The members’ actions were inconsistent with […]
Conversations on Transformational Leadership: Go Further Foundation
Conversations on Transformational Leadership Go Further Foundation BY ASHLEY SZATALA Co-founders and Kansas State Sigs Mark Potts, 2016, and Ryder Chaffee, 2018, discuss helping young professionals make the transition from school into the workforce and leadership approaches Go Further Foundation co-founders and Kansas State Sigs Mark Potts, 2016, left, and Ryder Chaffee, 2018, center, as […]
Syracuse Chapter Surrenders Its Charter
Undergraduate Sigma Chis at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, have surrendered their charter and the International Fraternity’s Executive Committee (EC) has accepted it, placing the chapter on suspended status effective immediately. Syracuse University had previously withdrawn its recognition of the group following an investigation into risk management and member accountability issues. It is the Fraternity’s goal to one […]
Sigma Chi Earns Brandon Hall Group Bronze Award for Distance Leadership Course
Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI), the learning service provider for Sigma Chi International Fraternity, has received a 2021 Brandon Hall Group Bronze Award for excellence in the Best Unique or Innovative Leadership Program category for its Distance Leadership: Connecting Community certificate course. The certificate course, which is taught online and includes 40 hours of learning instruction, aims to help students […]
Rochester Chapter Surrenders Its Charter
Undergraduate Sigma Chis at the University of Rochester in Monroe County, New York, have surrendered their charter and the International Fraternity’s Executive Committee (EC) has accepted it, placing the chapter on suspended status effective immediately. The University of Rochester had previously withdrawn its recognition of the group following an investigation into risk management and member accountability issues. It is the Fraternity’s goal to one day reactivate the chapter […]
