Sigma Pi Fraternity is pleased to announce that Judge Kent Varney (Kentucky ’97) and Paul Wydra (UMSL ’96) have been appointed to the Grand Council for the remainder of the 2020-2022 biennium. Varney steps into the role of Grand First Counselor, replacing Will Wojcik (Minnesota ’08). Wydra will replace Neil Thorsbakken (Middle Tennessee ’07) as […]
Category Archives: The Emerald
Our Brothers on the Front Line
We are living through a historic pandemic. As we adjust to new normals, we see our family and community members stepping up in new ways. The following accounts are first-hand experiences of our brothers working on the front line. We thank these members and all other first responders during this pandemic, if you have a […]
Sigma Pi Announces Innovative New Member Program Designed to Build Better Men & Better Brothers – Virtually.
Nashville, TN (August 10, 2020) — Sigma Pi Fraternity recognizes that a global health crisis has changed the fraternal landscape. The Fraternity is committed to providing a relevant new member development program that directly responds to the needs of their undergraduate brothers. While current climate adjusts, and then when health and safety allow, this online […]
July 2020 – Quarterly Recognition
Matt Kuhn (Embry-Riddle ‘88), Chapter Director Eta-Sigma Dr. Matt Kuhn (Embry-Riddle ‘88) is the Chapter Director for Eta-Sigma at Colorado State. Dr. Kuhn has done incredible work with the Chapter, including securing a new house for Eta-Sigma. Dr. Kuhn said “It has been a hard road to get a fraternity house going during a pandemic… […]
Ruane Hired as Chapter Management Associate
NASHVILLE, TN – The Executive Office of Sigma Pi is proud to announce that Nick Ruane (Radford ’16) was hired as a Chapter Management Associate within the Chapter Management department. He officially began serving in the new role on April 1, 2020. In the role of Chapter Management Associate, Ruane will support the needs of […]
What the New CARES Act Means for your Charitable Giving
The following article was written by David Presson (Murray State ’77) who is Senior Vice President & Director of Investments at First Bank Wealth Management. On March 27, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security or (CARES) Act to help combat the far-reaching impacts of COVID-19. While […]
Calling All Spring Graduates
Brothers, Over the past couple of weeks, the global pandemic has truly turned this world upside down. For better or worse, we are living through and experiencing history. It is no understatement to say that your college career has been cut short, but we want to remind you that Sigma Pi is for a lifetime. […]
Free Trials During Social Distancing
The transition to staying home and learning remotely can be a challenge. To help make this transition easier, we have outlined resources that could help with adjusting to life at home. All these resources are free or offer a free trial, plus have been categorized by learning, streaming, news, and health — both physical and […]
Navigating Productivity While at Home
Whether you’re a student transitioning into online classes or a professional adapting to working from home, the adjustment can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you navigate your productivity while at home: Create a routine and stick to it Get dressed, even though you don’t have to, put some pants on Set up […]
Making your Mental Health a Priority during COVID-19
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading rapidly and the uncertainty that comes with campuses and communities taking steps to prevent the further spread of the disease, it is vital to make your mental health a priority. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. Taking care of yourself, your brothers, and […]