STOP Campus Hazing Act
On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed the STOP Campus Hazing Act into law. In response, Sigma Chi distributed an informational memo regarding how hazing is now defined by federal law, and what it means for our chapter going forward. To find out more, please read the STOP Campus Hazing Act memo below.
Sigs in the News: Jim Spencer ’90
The Maryland Alumni Association recently announced their prestigious list of award-winning alumni for 2025, and Brother Jim Spencer ’90 was one of the honorees. Every year, the Alumni Association hosts A Celebration of Terps: Featuring The Maryland Awards to recognize notable alumni and their achievements. Jim received one the Maryland Awards, which the Alumni Association […]
Pat Murphy ’22: Running for a Cause
Brothers, I hope all is well in your lives. I am thrilled to share that I’ll be running the 2025 Boston Marathon in support of the Hopkinton Respite Center, an organization that has meant so much to me since I was a kid growing up in Hopkinton, MA. From watching my dad train for marathons […]
Undergraduate Consul Chris Castelli ’27: Sigma Chi instills necessary values for future success
We recently spoke with undergraduate Chris Castelli ’27, the sophomore Consul, about how his involvement in Sigma Chi has impacted his life. Keep reading below to hear what Chris had to say about what Sigma Chi means to him, and why your support is vital to the continued success of our Chapter. “Hello, my name […]
Spring 2025 Executive Committee Announced
We are pleased to share the newest officers for the undergraduate chapter, effective in the upcoming Spring 2025 semester. Congratulations to the following undergraduates for all they will achieve as leaders within Sigma Chi, and beyond. Consul Chris Castelli, Gaithersburg, MD Pro Consul Conor Huey, Towson, MD Quaestor Drew Garvey, Timonium, MD Recruitment Co-Chairs Patrick […]
Sigma Chi Welcomes our Fall 2024 Pledge Class!
This Fall, we were proud to welcome our newest pledge class to the Gamma Chi chapter. Please join us in congratulating our seven newest members on joining the Brotherhood. Stephen Piron – Baltimore, MDChristopher Wohl – Summit, NJKyle Samoryk – Woodstock, MDAndrew Makfinsky – Fallston, MDKole Carey – Ellicott City, MDKy George – Clarksburg, MDBrendan […]
2024 Heise Award Winner Announced
We created the Heise Award in 2009 to recognize the Gamma Chi Alumnus, who, as Jack Heise ’49 did for decades, embodies a dedication to both Sigma Chi and the University Maryland (UMD) through their time, talents, and treasure. Jack Heise is considered one of the greatest Gamma Chi and UMD Alumni. We are pleased […]
Watch the Derby Days 2024 Recap Video
After raising a record-breaking $64,000 for the Children’s National Hospital in DC, the undergraduates posted this video on their Instagram recapping Derby Days 2024. Watch the video by clicking below, or by following the Instagram link above, to view the wonderful time that was shared by all at this year’s Derby Days. https://sigmachiumd.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/147/2024/10/486-derby-days-recap-video.mov
A Record-Breaking Derby Days 2024
We are pleased to announce that the Chapter raised a record $64,000 earlier this month during our annual Derby Days philanthropy to benefit Children’s National Hospital in DC. This was a 16% increase over the 2023 results. Derby Days continues to be the most successful Greek philanthropy on campus. We’d like to give a special […]
Remembering Brother Joseph H Gollner
This month, we would like to honor Brother Joseph H. Gollner for his service in the US military during the Korean War. Brother Joseph H Gollner served in the Korean War after graduating from the Naval Academy in 1949, where he was assigned to pilot the AD-4 aircraft. Joseph was born in West Virginia, but […]