EDITORS NOTE: The excerpt below originally ran in an article on the St. John’s University online publication, The Torch. To read the article in its entirety, please click here. Emphasizing the importance of service dogs for Veterans suffering with PTSD, brothers of Sigma Pi Fraternity held their annual Sigma Puppies event in Marillac Terrace on Oct. […]
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Gamma-Eta Chapter (Rutgers) Helps to Open Food Pantry on Campus
EDITORS NOTE: This excerpt is from an article originally ran on The Daily Targum and was written by Stephen Weiss. Willson said Rutgers Against Hunger (RAH) and the Sigma Pi fraternity played key roles in starting the pantry and keeping it afloat. “One of the staff members who was instrumental in starting RAH was retiring, […]
Alpha-Rho Chapter Holds Alumni Event at Royals/Cardinals Game
The Alpha-Rho Chapter tailgate event held on June 27th at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, was the largest gathering of Alpha-Rho members outside the city of Springfield with over 118 tickets sold. The event was attended by alumni members dating back to 1961. The distinction of the oldest member in attendance went to Dave Tucker […]
Mario Raden (Old Dominion ’18) Selected to Play for U21 USA Beach Volleyball National Team
Mario Raden, a sophomore at Old Dominion University, has been selected to play for the U21 (Under-21) USA Beach Volleyball National Team. Mario played volleyball at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach and helped the high school win the state championship in volleyball in his senior year. He currently serves as the coach for […]
How Gamma-Omega Chapter Helped with the The Flint Water Crisis
Editor’s Note: This piece originally ran on theodysseyonline.com and was written by Chelsea Davis. Many local efforts have been made as well, including an independent water drive on campus ran by the WSU Sigma Pi fraternity, Gamma-Omega Chapter. Hamza Ahmed, a senior dual student and Philanthropy Committee Chairman of the fraternity, took initiative of the event. […]
Iota-Kappa is For The Kids
Iota-Kappa Chapter has a long standing tradition of being involved with UCF’s Dance Marathon, Knight-Thon, stemming from when the entire agency was led by brother and now Regional Director, Michael Davis. I was first introduced to the cause while going through the new member process, I quickly realized that across the Orlando community Sigma Pi […]
Iota-Omicron Chapter brings Rain Garden to Louisville Campus
Editors Note: The letter below was submitted by Greg Schetler,Superintendent of Grounds at the University of Louisville. Some edits have been made to his original remarks. Several Months ago, I was contacted by Iota-Omicron Chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity, who wanted to perform a community service project on campus. I met with Tyler Hoffman and vetted […]
Making the Most of Your Experience
In the fall of 2013, I received a bid to join Theta-Omega Chapter of Sigma Pi at Middle Tennessee State University. When I accepted this bid, little did I know this decision would shape my entire time in college. Joining Sigma Pi as a first semester freshman was one of the best choices I’ve made […]
Donate Life: Ian Wilson’s Story
My father, David Wilson was involved in a motorcycle accident on February 12, 2008. It was a tragic and upsetting time for me as I was only a sophomore in high school. He was air-lifted to the hospital around noon that day. I did not find out about it until later that night. My family stayed at […]
Theta-Eta Chapter (Old Dominion) successful at Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards
Theta-Eta Chapter (Old Dominion) and it’s members took home six awards at the Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards hosted on April 11, 2016. ODU’s Fraternity & Sorority community hosts an annual awards ceremony to recognize organizations on campus that are successful in many different ways, including community outreach, new members, and service for others. Most Improved GPA – Fraternity Philip […]