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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 […]
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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 […]
Beta Chapter (Indiana) Raises $20,000 to Honor Brother
Beta Chapter at Indiana University, raised $20,000 in honor of one of their brothers, Nic ‘Tex’ Smith, who lost his life to suicide. Since the loss of Smith in January 2017, Beta Chapter has hosted a barbeque called Tex’s BBQ each semester to raise money and bring awareness to mental health. The goals of Tex’s […]
Top 10 Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2020
Have you made any resolutions for New Year’s? One of the most common topics for resolutions is money. If you need some ideas, here are ten financial resolutions to consider for 2020: 1. Identify financial goals Before you can make progress toward any financial goals, identify what they are. Are you hoping to buy a […]
National Mentoring Month – Why it’s Important and How to Get Involved
With January honored as National Mentoring Month it is important to highlight the impact a mentor has on a student that can be life-changing. Volunteering your time as an alumni mentor not only benefits the undergraduate members with the critical guidance they need to succeed, it also provides the alumni volunteer with a personally rewarding […]
2020 Mid-Year Leadership Conference Recap
Brothers, This Mid-Year Leadership Conference, Sigma Pi decided to reimagine our curriculum approach. We did this by focusing on our key goal of educating our members on how to become better leaders within our organization and to provide them with the proper information and resources to accomplish that goal. With the assistance of our facilitators […]
Quarterly Recognition – January 2020
Province Archon of the Quarter Ian Wolf (Rutgers ‘12) Ian Wolf has truly gone above and beyond as the New Jersey Province Archon. He currently supports 11 chapters and continues to stay actively involved. This academic year, Wolf has planned out four gathering events for his chapters including: Province Workshop in September 2019, Elected Officer […]