Men of Honor

America is facing a crisis of community. Once-trusted institutions are plagued by scandal. Civic organizations are shrinking and you know all too well the circumstances at fraternities across the country. We are rightfully outraged by the scandal and the tragedy; but are we really better off rejecting the values and ideals that form the core […]

Sigma Chi Traditions and Values Bring Legacy Family Closer Together

Pictured: Ryan Kennedy, center, with alumni members of the Sigma Chi Gamma Chi Housing Corporation, cutting the ribbon for the Sigma Chi House Opening Ceremony of 14 Fraternity Row (November 2010) Sigma Chi Traditions and Values Bring Legacy Family Closer Together Being a Sigma Chi brother in the Gamma Chi Chapter at the University of […]

Gamma Chi Aims to Raise $50,000 During Derby Days October 21 – 25, 2019

Gamma Chi Aims to Raise $50,000 During Derby Days October 21 – 25, 2019 The Gamma Chi chapter is holding their Derby Days the week of October 21 – 25, 2019, and they have a lofty goal this year to raise $50,000. “Last year, we raised $43,500 for Children’s Miracle Network, and we want to […]

Undergraduate Chapter Update

1. What is the Peterson Award and how did your chapter win the honor? The Peterson Significant Chapter Award is the highest honor that Sigma Chi awards to its undergraduate chapters. It recognizes excellence in overall chapter operations and programming. Our chapter has been striving to win a Peterson Award for the past few years […]

“Get Involved in the Chapter and Community”

Thanks to Brother Robert Pichard ‘11 for talking with us about his experience being part of the recolonizing class of Gamma Chi! Robert is continuing to give back by organizing the September 27 10th Anniversary Tailgate. Read on to find out what inspired Rob to volunteer.   Q: Tell us about the September 27 Anniversary […]

Why American Universities Still Need Greek Life

These days, it’s not uncommon for people to question the value of Greek Life. As Kristin Musulin wrote in her 2014 article on USA Today, “Greek life is, by the nature of its foundation, a positive and enriching institution. Fraternities and sororities engage in these positive actions every single day. Yet, because the media’s primary focus […]

Donors by Decade

Thank you for paying it forward! We want to take a moment to thank our brothers on the all-time donor list for the annual fund. The all-time donor list includes any brother who has given back at some point since leaving campus. If you’re interested in how your decade has performed in all-time giving, here’s […]

Gamma Chi Education Foundation

Impacting Undergraduates at the Bequest of a Former Brother The Gamma Chi Education Foundation is in its early years of supporting the undergraduate Sigma Chi Brothers at the University of Maryland. Foundation President Tom Burton ’84 is excited at the opportunities the Foundation is bringing to the undergraduates at Gamma Chi. How It All Began The […]

Golf Tournament Traditions

Pictured: LEFT SIDE: Ron Nicholas ’73, Gary Courtois ’71, Gary Figallo ’72, Roger Gardner ’70 and Robert “Dunkle” Lehmkuhl ’74 RIGHT SIDE: Ralph Beachley ’69, Bill “Big Mac” Nicholas ’72, Steve Joyce ’72, Bert Randall ’69, Jeff Weiler ’70 and Fred Flower ’71   Beer ‘n Crabs at Cantlers Riverside Inn There has been a […]