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 […]
Join Your Fellow Brothers on the Honor Roll
We are halfway through the 2023–2024 giving year! Have you made your contribution? Each year, we recognize our brothers for their generous donations to Gamma Chi in our honor roll. We would like to thank those brothers who have contributed so far. Have you earned your place on the honor roll? Make your donation […]
Chapter Eternal: Waldo Howard Burnside ’49
Source Courtesy of Dignity Memorial Waldo Howard Burnside, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023, his 95th birthday, while his family surrounded him with love. Throughout his long life, he was a beacon of light for his kindness, generosity of spirit, and humble service to his family and communities. In […]
Sigma Chi is Grateful for You
We want to wish all our current Gamma Chi Chapter undergraduates as well as all of our alumni members a Happy Thanksgiving. The holiday season is always a time of reflection, celebration, memories and most importantly, gratitude. Whether it be through donations, attending reunions or time spent volunteering, we are thankful for your support in […]
Join Giving Tuesday on November 28
As the season of giving approaches, we would like to extend our heartfelt invitation to participate in Giving Tuesday, scheduled for November 28th. This special occasion provides an excellent opportunity for us to come together as members of the Gamma Chi Chapter of Sigma Chi and make a meaningful contribution. It is important to emphasize […]
Gamma Chi Chapter Held Semi-Annual Scholarship Dinner
The Chapter held its semi-annual Scholarship Dinner on September 18, 2023. We recognized our members who received $12,000 worth of scholarships and cash awards from both our Gamma Chi Education Foundation and our International Sigma Chi Foundation. Our guest speaker in the photo below was Dr. Joseph Bailey, Associate Dean of the Smith Business School. […]
Derby Days October 16-20
Derby Days ’23 is the week of Oct 16, benefiting Children’s National Hospital in D.C.. We are looking for corporate sponsors if your business markets to UMD faculty/staff and/or students or consumers in the DMV. We have raised over $50k for four of the past five years, excluding 2020 during the pandemic. Help us to […]
Alumni Profiles: Submit Yours Today!
Sigma Chi alumni, we want to hear from you! As you know, our communications regularly feature alumni profiles from brothers across all decades. We love publishing these stories because our alumni are the heart of everything we do, and now, we are looking for more alumni to participate! CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY […]
JP Bishop ’87: Life lessons and lifelong bonds
Thinking back on his time at Maryland, JP Bishop ’87 sums it up this way: “College is for a formal education. Sigma Chi is for life lessons.” He remembers joining a house known around campus for “brotherhood and athletics” and recalls many good memories made on the “basketball court in our back yard and on […]
Back to school with Sigma Chi
With summer winding down, it means a new school year is right around the corner. Soon, another class of students will be back on campus and in town, ready to experience another great year at Maryland. Of course, students aren’t the only ones who will be back in town! What are some places around College […]