Michael Richards is a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity, and holds the position of Vice President of Scholarship on the IFC at West Chester University of PA. Michael challenged hazing in his community by questioning the pledge-education process that has been a long-standing tradition on campus. After attending UIFI in 2011, he came back to […]
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Jackson Young among those celebrating Founders’ Day with Theta-Nu Chapter
This past weekend, Theta-Nu Chapter (Univ. of Houston) was honored to have alumnus Jackson Young (Alpha) attend their first Founders’ Day Dinner. The chapter hosted the dinner at the infamous (and haunted) Spaghetti Warehouse in Downtown Houston. All of the active brothers had the distinct pleasure of dining and exchanging memories with each other. Additionally, […]
Open Letter to Brothers of Sigma Pi from Mark Briscoe
Brothers of Sigma Pi, On March 16th 2012 I will be retiring from the Executive Director position of Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. When these announcements are made the very first question that people ask is “why” and usually they try to fill in the blank with their opinion or assumption. The answer is quite simple […]
Briscoe to retire as Executive Director
Briscoe Alley Brentwood, TN (February 28, 2012)
Cornell Workshop, Founders’ Day Weekend 2012
On Saturday, February 25th, seven chapters met at Cornell University to participate in the third annual Northeast Sigma Pi workshop. Presenters included Jim Wisherd (Grand Herald), Michael Ayalon (Province Archon), and the sages from each chapter. The major topics included where Networking 101, Policy Governance, Brotherhood Sustains Us, Improving Chapter Scholarship. The chapter sages also […]
Sigma Pi brothers help raise over $90,000
The brothers of Sigma Pi paired up with the sisters of Delta Gamma to help Penn State raise over $10.6 million for THON 2012. The pair was able to raise over $90,000 towards the overall total, an improvement from $80,000 the previous year. Read more at Sigma Pi, Penn State
Sigma Pi ACE Project at Memory Mall
Knightnews.com stopped by Sigma Pi’s annual ACE (Altruistic Campus Experience) philanthropy that helps raise canned goods for the Knights Helping Knights Food Pantry. During these tough economic times, the Knights Helping Knights Food Pantry is out to help students in need of food, clothing, and other consumable items. It is located in the UCF Ferrell […]
Jason Madachy Foundation Excel in Leaving a Mark
The Jason Madachy Foundation was inspired by Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma who had donated stethoscopes to what would have been Jason’s medical school class. We believe that understanding the camaraderie between new medical students and practicing physicians helps inspire future generations of dedicated physicians. It is this time honored tradition that has become the […]
Chapter Desktop Application video based training available
The Chapter Desktop application is now the vehicle for updating your chapter’s roster, officers, and other chapter information with Sigma Pi Executive Office. Video based training on the Chapter Desktop application is available via the following link: Chapter Desktop Application Training. If you have any questions, please contact Jason Walker at the Executive Office.
Charter Revoked: Gamma-Kappa, Indiana Tech
On February 17, 2012, the Grand Council of Sigma Pi Fraternity officially revoked the charter of the Gamma-Kappa Chapter at Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Gamma-Kappa chapter had consistently been under the 25 man minimum requirement and had met with the Grand Council last July to discuss their plans for moving forward. On […]