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Dilemma: Job Requires Experience. You Have No Experience. In my line of work I have the pleasure of reviewing hundreds of resumes and interviewing just as many people every year. I work with all walks of life from the very experienced to the recently graduated as a recruiter. No matter the person, finding a job […]
Category Archives: The Emerald
118 Years of Excellence
Our Fraternity is the premier men’s social and personal development fraternity in North America. Sigma Pi men embark on a quest to enrich their lives the moment they take oath to join our ranks, and first clasp on the golden greek cross over their heart. The brotherhood that four ambitious men dreamed of in 1897 is a […]
In Praise of Frat Life on Campus
Editors Note:This article originally appeared on the Newsweek website on February 9, 2015. In his February 4 piece, “The Fraternity No Longer Belongs on the American College Campus,” Alexander Nazaryan recklessly capitalizes on overblown, negative stereotypes of fraternities to imply that Greek life is the catalyst for all the troubles facing campus life today. The author couldn’t […]
20 Random Questions with… Tony Siress (Zeta-Eta, Santa Clara ’87)
Editors Note: In our series “20 Random Questions with…”, we take a fun and interesting look at some of our most prominent alumni. From men who contribute financially to the success of the organization, to others who volunteer their time to help our members across North America, we take this opportunity to spotlight the leaders of […]
National Signing Day Recruitment Lessons For Fraternities
Already missing football season? We are too. Check out this fantastic blog post from our Friend Vince Fabra at Phired Up that discusses the parallels between National Signing Day for potential college athletes, and the ways in which we recruit new members into our chapters. You’ll be surprised (and maybe a little worried) at how […]
Leading By Serving
Inspired by A Leader’s Legacy, James Kouzes & Barry Posner “Leadership is not a position.” This is something we hear all the time as a student leader. But if leadership doesn’t come with a title, why do we continue to look at those holding executive board positions when the chapter or a member is in need of […]
Ordinary Things Can Lead to Extraordinary Outcomes
In most cases, attending a university graduation is a way to show respect and honor to a friend who fought the valiant fight and made it through an enduring collegiate journey. Sometimes, universities bring in a commencement speaker who adds more time to an already lengthy ceremony. However, sometimes those universities bring in a commencement […]
The Emerald Online, A New Take On Fraternal Communications
“We’re changing the world with technology.” – Bill Gates In 2015, that statement couldn’t be any more true. With the constant advancement of technology and the internet, communication has simplified. Today, The Emerald Online embraces the technological revolution, and enters 2015. With the implementation and development of theemerald.org, nearly every Sigma Pi member in the world […]
A Lasting IMPACT: Lessons Learned from the NIC’s Program
I had the pleasure of volunteering for the Middle Tennessee State University FSL Community this week as they held an IMPACT session, a leadership development and educational program organized by the NIC, for the newly elected leaders of their chapters and councils. As a small group facilitator, I had the opportunity to work alongside a […]
5 Minutes With: Joe Palazzolo – Alumni Volunteer
In this piece, I provide my two golden rules of alumni volunteering as well as some thoughts around each of those rules. The ideas below are not just applicable to Sigma Pi Fraternity, they are also applicable to any organization where there is a mentor/mentee relationship between individuals or groups. In May 2003, I graduated […]