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 […]
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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 […]
A Letter from the Chairman
Brothers, Since becoming Chairman of the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation, I have found myself repeatedly stating a fact: the Educational Foundation is here to support Sigma Pi Fraternity. In these volatile times for Greek life, it’s even more important for us to remember that we, as volunteers, leaders, and former leaders of the Fraternity and […]
Welcome to the Executive Office
In early August, the Executive Office moved from its previous headquarters in Lebanon, TN to an office space at The Oaks Office Complex near downtown Nashville, TN. After seven years in the old office building, the move to a more practical office space took time to transition but was essential to maximize resources. This transition […]
How to be Proactive During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
We all love celebrating the holidays, but drinking and driving can make that festive time deadly for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. December’s National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month has a high fatality rate due to people driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both. According to the National Safety Council, over 40,000 people […]
Two Province Archons Appointed by Executive Office
NASHVILLE, TN – Sigma Pi Fraternity is proud to announce the appointment of two Province Archons. Greg De Jesus (William Paterson ’06) as the Florida Province Archon. Mark Holloway (Southeastern Oklahoma State ’85) as the Texas Province Archon. De Jesus will be working with the following chapters: Eta-Epsilon Chapter at Florida State University Iota-Kappa Chapter […]
The Importance of Mentors
The importance of mentors is often overlooked and undervalued but the impact one has on a student 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 and fraternally enriching experience. […]