Category Archives: The Emerald

Quarterly Recognition – April 2024

If you know a volunteer or undergraduate who should be recognized in the Quarterly, fill out this simple form. The volunteer recognition is not limited to Chapter Advisors and Province Archons, and the undergraduate recognition is not limited to Sages. Volunteer of the Quarter Committed to Fraternal Progress  Peter Georgantopoulos (UC Irvine ’95) on His […]

Slice of Success: The Remarkable Journey of Much Ado About Pizza

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 […]

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 […]

Founders’ Month of Giving 2024

 As we approach a remarkable milestone, marking 127 years of brotherhood and shared values, Sigma Pi is thrilled to announce our Founders’ Month of Giving, beginning February 1, 2024. This initiative celebrates not just our history, but the bright future we can build together. Throughout the month, we invite you to participate in an […]

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 […]

Quarterly Recognition – January 2024

If you know a volunteer or undergraduate who should be recognized in the Quarterly, fill out this simple form. The volunteer recognition is not limited to Chapter Advisors and Province Archons, and the undergraduate recognition is not limited to Sages. Volunteer of the Quarter Committed to Fraternal Progress Stuart Hobson (Indiana ’86) Alex Beaven (Pennington […]

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 […]

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