To all members of Sigma Pi: On March 31, 2015, the Executive Office was notified that Brother Dean Houser (Epsilon, Ohio ’70) passed to the Adytum on High. He transferred from Vincennes University to Ohio University and reopened the dormant chapter that had been closed since 1943. “Epsilon, A Once Great Chapter of Sigma Pi” […]
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PGS Dr. Robert L Burns Receives Alumni Award of Distinction from NIC
The Executive Office of Sigma Pi Fraternity, International would like to congratulate PGS Dr. Robert L. Burns (Delta-Phi, Wisconsin-La Crosse ’71) on being recognized with the Alumni Award of Distinction by the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). The Alumni Award of Distinction recognizes the fraternity man who has given of his time, talents, and service to […]
Charter Revoked From Beta-Eta Chapter at San Jose State University
Effective March 6, 2015, the Grand Council of Sigma Pi Fraternity, International revoked the charter of Beta-Eta Chapter at San Jose State University. Beta-Eta Chapter had their charter revoked after San Jose State University suspended the Chapter for two years as a result of the Chapter not adhering to University policies and sanctions. The Chapter […]
Thorsbakken to leave Executive Office staff; LaRose hired as Regional Director
As of Friday, February 13th, 2015, Neil Thorsbakken (Theta-Omega, Middle Tennessee ’08) has left the Executive Office staff and his role of Regional Director to pursue a new career opportunity at Otterbase Inc. as a Recruitment Specialist in Nashville, Tenn. The Executive Office is pleased to announce that Rhett LaRose (Iota-Delta, UT-San Antonio ’12) has […]
20 Random Questions with… PGS Larry Rovira (Epsilon-Nu, CSU-Fullerton ’85)
Editors Note: In our series “20 Random Questions with…”, we take a fun and interesting look at some of our most prominent alumni. From men who contribute financially to the success of the organization, to others who volunteer their time to help our members across North America, we take this opportunity to spotlight the leaders of […]
20 Random Questions with… Tony Siress (Zeta-Eta, Santa Clara ’87)
Editors Note: In our series “20 Random Questions with…”, we take a fun and interesting look at some of our most prominent alumni. From men who contribute financially to the success of the organization, to others who volunteer their time to help our members across North America, we take this opportunity to spotlight the leaders of […]
Ordinary Things Can Lead to Extraordinary Outcomes
In most cases, attending a university graduation is a way to show respect and honor to a friend who fought the valiant fight and made it through an enduring collegiate journey. Sometimes, universities bring in a commencement speaker who adds more time to an already lengthy ceremony. However, sometimes those universities bring in a commencement […]
Introducing The Emerald Online
The Executive Office of Sigma Pi Fraternity, International is proud to announce the creation and development of The Emerald Online. Launching alongside the 2015 Mid-Year Leadership Conference, The Emerald Online will feature a continuously updated platform, allowing Sigma Pi to move toward the future of online publications. Utilizing the model set forth by major magazine publications such […]
Aiello hired as Alumni Services & Communications Consultant
Sigma Pi Fraternity, International is proud to announce that Philip Aiello (Gamma-Mu, Wisconsin-Oshkosh ’15) has been hired to fill the role of Alumni Services & Communications Consultant for the Executive Office. His primary objectives will be to manage a comprehensive program of alumni activities and events that will retain positive relationships with graduating students and […]
Adytum on High: Gary Grubacich
To all members of Sigma Pi: On January 13th, 2015, the Executive Office was notified that Brother Gary Grubacich (Alpha-Omicron, UC-Santa Barbara ’68) passed to the Adytum on High over the weekend. A member of Alpha-Omicron Chapter at UC-Santa Barbara, he served as the Chapter Director and Alumni Comptroller since 2007 and was Vice Chairman of […]