From taking a gamble on a fresh start to landing a spot on the prestigious Top 100 U.S. list, Mark Zabrowski (Florida State ‘00) and his wife have become the proud owners of Much Ado About Pizza, a Shakespeare-themed artisanal sourdough crust pizzeria. Mark and his wife, Kira, both former educators at a small private […]
Category Archives: Membership Education
Saved by Brotherhood
West Chester Sigma Pi Alumni Share Their Mental Health Story Alex Beaven (Pennington & Company), contributing writer The importance of mental health cannot be understated, and Sigma Pi is working to increase fraternal awareness through the Bonds of Brotherhood program. Following a battle with depression, Craig Maschmeyer (West Chester ’94) reflected on his mental health […]
Elevating the Entertainment Industry
Paul Thornton (San Diego ’88) on Sigma Pi Experiences and Concert Promotion Alex Beaven (Pennington & Company), contributing writer From undergraduate officer positions to organizing music festivals, Paul Thornton (San Diego ’88) continues to build upon his leadership experiences. Today, Paul proudly retains his Sigma Pi bonds while running a production company that hosts Wonderfront […]
Journey to Sigma Pi for Bradley Poronsky
NOTE: The content and views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. The journey into Sigma Pi at The University of Texas wasn’t immediate for Bradley Poronsky (Texas ’01). However, it […]
A Reflection on the Founders’ Award
By Matt Smith (Valparaiso ’01) As 2023 comes to a close and the new possibilities of 2024 rise before us, awash in opportunities for new and exciting things, it got me thinking about what truly stands the test of time. The easy answer, at least for Sigma Pi, is the brotherhood of our great […]
Sigma Pi Engage: Empowering Chapter Leaders and Creating Lasting Connections
In a world that often feels disconnected, Sigma Pi is taking a bold step forward with a new initiative, Sigma Pi Engage. Designed to provide members with transformative opportunities to learn, connect, and interact, Engage aims to bridge the gap between chapters, individuals, and the distance between them. This innovative program is set to revolutionize […]
Q&A with VP of Human Resources at Nestle USA, Tony Chukuka
Tony Chukuka (Cal State Long Beach ‘98) is currently the Vice President of Human Resources at Nestle USA. He possesses over 15 years of progressive HR experience across multiple industries, including Automotive, Government Contracting, and CPG. Tony received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from California State University, Long Beach, and his Masters of Arts […]
Recap: 2021 Mid-Year Leadership Conference
In response to the ever changing environment that was created by the pandemic, Sigma Pi made the decision to host the 2021 Mid-Year Leadership as a virtual experience. After in depth evaluation the Fraternity chose to utilize the Cvent platform to host what was the first virtual conference of Sigma Pi in it’s extensive history. […]
2021 Mid-Year Leadership Conference Speakers
We are thrilled to introduce the 2021 Mid-Year Leadership Conference Speakers. Our attendees will have the opportunity to learn from top industry leaders. To learn more about Mid-Year Leadership Conference, visit here. About Nelson Farris (Cal State Long Beach ’63) Senior Director, Nike, Inc. Farris is Nike’s longest tenured employee and estimates that he […]
2021 Mid-Year Leadership Conference Facilitators
We are thrilled to introduce the 2021 Mid-Year Leadership Conference Facilitators. These facilitators will host sessions throughout Mid-Year, where they will cover everything from responsibilities as an officer to skills and tools to utilize in each role as an Executive Council Member of their chapter. To learn more about Mid-Year Leadership Conference, visit here. […]