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 […]
Remembering Brother George Henry Albrecht
This month, we would like to highlight Brother George Henry Albrecht, who served in the US military during the Vietnam War. George was born in 1931, and in 1964, he registered for military service. He was from western Pennsylvania, and he was initiated in our Fraternity in 1950. On November 19th, 1964, Brother Albrecht died […]
Alumni Update: Barry Jackson ’87
Recently, we received an update from Barry Jackson ’87 on what he has been up to since the Sigma Chi days. Barry shared that for 33 years, he was a US Army trained Physical Therapist, and currently, he is working for an Inpatient Rehab Unit in Seguin, Texas. He has been a volunteer board/panel member […]
Congrats 2024 Grads!
Congratulations to our 22 graduating seniors and welcome to our newest Alumni. Thank you for your SIGnificant contributions to the success of our chapter both during and after the pandemic. We wish each of you all the best in your future endeavors. Godspeed Brothers. In Hoc. Adam Singer – Damascus, MD Baasil Saleh – […]
Chapter Eternal: Philip Robling Jr. ’80
We are saddened to report that Phil Robling ‘80 has passed away and entered the Chapter Eternal. Phil was a winner of The Heise Award (Gamma Chi Alumnus of the Year) in 2018 and served on our House Corporation 2009-2019. Phil always was an active supporter of the chapter as an alum going back 40 […]
Spring ’24 Pledge Class Breaks Gamma Chi Record
On April 13, Gamma Chi welcomed the largest single pledge class to be initiated in the 74-year history of our chapter, with 32 new initiates. Congratulations to our undergraduates, and to the following members of the Spring 2024 pledge class. Gavin Bambi – Perry Hall, MD Luke Bennett – Milis, MA Gabe Bonilla – Ellicott […]
Undergraduates Present $55,000 Check to Children’s National Hospital
We presented a check to our Derby Days beneficiary, Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., for $55,000 in February. Consul, Ben Konop, and next year’s Derby Days Chair, Danny Russell, made the check presentation to show our gratitude. The sisters of Tri Delta went above and beyond this year winning Derby Days once again, raising […]
Where in the World Are Sigma Chi Brothers
Have you used our Gamma Chi Chapter directory lately? Our website has a full directory of our alumni – including the people who made your undergrad years so unforgettable. Take some time to reconnect. Here’s some tips on ways to search for other brothers. Once you are logged in, the directory can be found under the alumni tab. From […]
The older we get, the more we need our friends—and the harder it is to keep them
When you’re in middle age, you start to realize how very much you need your friends. After decades of relentless striving — kids, house, career, spouse — we find ourselves coming up for breath at some point in these middle decades. And what remains? With any luck, our friends. An Atlantic Monthly article (do yourself […]