Stand Up
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Mark V. Anderson Character-in-Action™ Leadership Award Stand Up Ryan Liskey, MARQUETTE 2010 A Southern Methodist Sig’s efforts help clean up public corruption in south Florida Michael Kesti, SOUTHERN METHODIST 1983, is pictured. The FBI asked him to work as a confidential informant after he brought forward suspicions surrounding the finances of a foundation for which he consulted. His […]
Jared Kuykendall Wins 2021 International Balfour Award
Jared Kuykendall, OKLAHOMA STATE 2021, accepted the 2021 International Balfour Award during the closing ceremony of the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop held July 27 to 31 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Given annually to Sigma Chi’s most outstanding graduating senior, the International Balfour Award has been presented since 1930 when Significant Sig Paul Hagemann, […]
Ninety-three Chapters Earn 2021 Peterson Significant Chapter Awards
Sigma Chi International Fraternity ended the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop held July 27 to 31 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, by recognizing the success and improvements among undergraduate chapters across the United States and Canada. The highest honor, the 2021 J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Award, was presented to 93 groups at colleges and […]
Undergraduate Award Winners Announced at Krach LTW
At the 2021 Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop (TLW), from July 27 to 31 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Sigma Chi’s undergraduate chapters were recognized for their accomplishments. Ninety-three of the Fraternity’s undergraduate chapters were honored with the Peterson Significant Chapter Award at the event, and others received recognition for their programming. The Peterson Significant […]
Help for All
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Mark V. Anderson Character-in-Action™ Leadership Award HELP FOR ALL BY ASHLEY SZATALA João Guimarães, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL 2020, has been purchasing food for residents of his hometown in Brazil and donating to local social service organizations during the pandemic João Guimarães, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL 2020, is pictured handing food kits to families in need near his hometown of Teresina, Piauí, which is one of the poorest states […]
International Fraternity Closes Its Cal. State-Northridge Chapter
The Executive Committee (EC) of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity has voted to immediately suspend the organization’s chapter at California State University, Northridge. The suspension is effective immediately and for an indefinite period of time. The General Fraternity made the decision due to hazing-related activity and risk management violations within the chapter. The actions were inconsistent with the […]
Sigma Chi Earns 2021 Laurel Wreath Award
The North American Interfraternity Conference announced on July 15 its 2021 Laurel Wreath Award winners, recognizing Greek-letter individuals and groups for their unique programs, community outreach or influence within the fraternal world. Sigma Chi International Fraternity is among the seven recipients of the award this year and earned the honor for its Distance Leadership […]
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Shelby Mecklenborg Elected 2021 to 2023 International Sweetheart
Sigma Chi undergraduate delegates to the 83rd Grand Chapter in Scottsdale, Arizona, elected Shelby Mecklenborg of the University of Cincinnati as the Fraternity’s 2021 to 2023 International Sweetheart on June 26. She will act as an ambassador for Sigma Chi for the next two years through her support of philanthropic efforts, provide her perspective on […]
Fraternity Announces New Official Jeweler
Sigma Chi International Fraternity is pleased to announce its partnership with Legacy Deuteron as the Fraternity’s new official jewelry manufacturer. The Executive Committee voted to make the switch after Eugene “Buddy” Cote, who has managed the Fraternity’s jewelry accounts for 35 years, parted ways with Herff Jones in 2020 and then founded Legacy Deuteron. The […]
Tucson Volunteer Chuck Colton Named 2021 House Corporation Officer of the Year
Evanston, Illinois — The Sigma Chi International Fraternity has conferred its William T. Bringham Best House Corporation Officer Award on Warren A. “Chuck” Colton III, ARIZONA 1969. Colton has been a member of his undergraduate chapter’s house corporation since 2009 and has served as its president since 2015. By 2015, Colton was creating excitement among […]
Finalists Announced for the 2021 International Balfour Award
The Fraternity has named the following finalists for the 2021 International Balfour Award (IBA): Jared Kuykendall, OKLAHOMA STATE 2021; Robert LeGrande, LOUISIANA STATE 2021; and Maximilian Troyke, HILLSDALE 2021. 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, […]
Sigma Chi Announces Its 2021 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 2021 honorees will receive their awards through local presentations. Below is the list of award winners: Parents Club Award of Excellence […]
International Fraternity Closes Its Colorado State Chapter
The Executive Committee (EC) of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity has voted to immediately suspend the organization’s chapter Colorado State University. The suspension is effective immediately and for an indefinite period of time. The General Fraternity made the decision due to hazing incidents and continued member accountability issues within the chapter. The actions were inconsistent […]
Celebrating 100 Years of the Beta Phi Chapter at the University of Arizona
On April 13, 2021, the Executive Committee of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity voted to issue a special proclamation celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Beta Pho chapter at the University of Arizona and the many contributions its members have made to Sigma Chi. Sigma Chi established its Beta Phi chapter at the university 100 […]