When Dieker was inducted into the Order of the Golden Heart at the 2017 Conclave, he expressed his deep appreciation for those who have made his work with the chapter possible. “This award is not really about me,” he said. “It’s about the people that support me, people that I work with and people that…
Fall 2017 Print Edition
Renowned economics professor makes enduring mark on chapter, inspiring acts of brotherly love
At SigEp’s 2017 Orlando Conclave, the Illinois Chapter’s ongoing commitment to their late mentor, his family and their charity was recognized with the Honor of Philias. The biennial award celebrates preeminent expressions of the Fraternity’s cardinal principle of brotherly love.
Connecticut’s SigEp story enters third act with award-winning chapter
A chartering banquet was held for the chapter in Hartford on April 1, 2017. Over 280 brothers and guests attended the event, including members of the school’s administration, SigEp staff and alumni from every decade of the chapter’s history.
SigEp returns with strength to Cleveland State through perseverance
Since the chapter’s chartering, Ohio Nu has been recognized by Cleveland State with several awards, including Outstanding New Member, Greek Man of the Year, Fraternity of the Year, Greek Week Champions, Top Academics and Top Recruitment.
2017 Buchanan Cup chapters set a paradigm of excellence
At the 2017 Grand Chapter Conclave in Orlando, 27 chapters were awarded SigEp’s Buchanan Outstanding Chapter Award. Chapters that receive the “Buchanan Cup” are among the top fraternity chapters in the country and excel in every area of operations.
Drivers of Balanced Man Program legislation celebrated with Clayton-Doud Award
At the 2017 Orlando Conclave, 10 recent graduates were recognized as recipients of SigEp’s Clayton-Doud Award. The brothers were selected for their effort to help all chapters deliver on the Fraternity’s mission and founding purpose through the Balanced Man Program.
Connecticut wrestler and SigEp officer receives Frank Rader Memorial Wrestling Award
George Andrews III, Connecticut ’19, is the second recipient of the Frank Rader Memorial Wrestling Award. The award recognizes undergraduates who embody the ideals of Sound Mind and Sound Body by engaging in competitive wrestling during college while demonstrating strong community leadership and academic performance.
SigEp senior honored by North-American Interfraternity Conference
Eric Smith, Valparaiso ’17, is the most recent SigEp to receive the Undergraduate Award of Distinction from the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). The award recognizes undergraduates who have leveraged their fraternity experience to develop personally and as leaders.
Toledo brother named Fellow for push to pay it forward
Jack Sample, Toledo ’17, became the most recent SigEp to receive the distinction of “Fellow.” The honor is reserved for undergraduate brothers who successfully design, coordinate and complete a 500-hour service learning project before graduation.
Illinois SigEps invest in Louisville Chapter and growth of RLC program with Pay It Forward Grant
SigEp’s new Residential Learning Community at Louisville received the 2017 Pay It Forward Grant at Conclave. Recipients of the $5,000 award are selected based on the promise they show in establishing a Residential Learning Community as well as their commitment to delivering highly innovative programming in a substance-free chapter home. The grant program was developed…