The Honor of Philias was established in 1989 by Past Grand President and Order of the Golden Heart recipient Jack D. Wheeler, North Texas ’61, and his wife, Kate. Chapters or individuals may receive the Honor of Philias as recognition of their special expression of the Fraternity’s cardinal principle of brotherly love. At the 2019…
Penn Delta brother earns Honor of Philias for focus on student mental health
Rader award recipient is top-flight on the mat and in the classroom
Frank Rader, Davidson ’71, was a national figure in the world of wrestling and an Order of the Golden Heart recipient who made a lasting impact on SigEp. As an undergraduate, Rader learned to balance his academic endeavors, social life and athletic interests. He then went on to serve on the Olympic wrestling staff for…
Volunteer leaves enduring mark on chapter
Mike Ventura, Indiana State ’67, served as Indiana Delta’s vice president of programming and recruited two of the chapter’s largest new member classes while serving as vice president of recruitment. Michael R. Ventura May 9, 1944 – Feb. 10, 2019 Soon after graduating, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served proudly for seven…
Heightened academic focus earns learning community grant for Wyoming
SigEp’s reputation as a leading fraternity is driven by our never-ending pursuit of excellence. Few chapters know this better than Illinois Alpha at the University of Illinois. The chapter twice applied for and received grants from the Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation to enhance its SigEp Learning Community. As a result of the assistance Illinois…
Ruck Leadership Institute celebrates 20 years of inspiring change
In 1999, challenges that continue to impact Greek organizations today were starting to emerge on college campuses across the country. Universities, as well as fraternity leaders and members, were concerned about the effects of the rise in drinking, hazing and apathy among fraternity men. Even then, SigEp leaders knew that to solve these problems, we…
Alumni honored for creating ideal chapter homes
Across the country, the brothers who serve on housing committees and support their chapter’s capital campaigns live out the credo so eloquently stated by U.G. Dubach, Oregon State 1913: “Sigma Phi Epsilon must provide an atmosphere that makes it difficult for a man to do wrong and easy for a man to do right.” These…
SigEp recognizes alumni and volunteer service at 2019 Carlson Leadership Academies
SigEp volunteers provide critical mentorship and support for undergraduates. Our volunteers offer new perspectives, insight and consistency. They serve as role models. And they help undergraduates overcome obstacles, avoid life-altering mistakes and accomplish goals that might otherwise seem out of reach. Their involvement contributes to the stability of our chapters and the success of our…
Outstanding brothers and chapters recognized at 2019 Carlson Leadership Academies
The following awards were presented in recognition of chapter and undergraduate excellence at the 2019 Carlson Leadership Academies. Chapter Home of the Year Award The facilities maintained by these chapters stand out as healthy, positive environments that serve as a source of pride for brothers, alumni, their families and host institutions. Arizona …
SigEp volunteers recognized for exemplary service
The Exemplary Service Award was established in 2016 in recognition of SigEp volunteers who have selflessly contributed to the Fraternity for more than 20 years. The following alumni received their awards at the culmination of the 2019 Carlson Leadership Academies.
Brothers-turned-entrepreneurs celebrated with the Clayton-Doud Award
The two became partners, launching a company that provides music therapy for patients with neurological injuries and disorders. Today, that company, MedRhythms, combines science, technology and music to help those patients improve speech, motor and cognitive skills. Harris serves as CEO, while McCarthy serves as president of the company, which now has 16 employees.
