Sean Halley, Recuitment Chair

A letter to those curious about Sigma Chi

Dear Potential Recruit,

I am excited to finally say that the spring semester is almost upon us, and with that spring recruitment for Sigma Chi fraternity. It is hard to describe the spirit of recruitment in Sigma Chi, but one thing is for sure: this is one of the most memorable times of the year for recruits and members. Sigma Chi's recruitment program is designed to let the recruit truly get to know our organization and members, while allowing Sigma Chi to get to know the recruit.

If you are not familiar with Sigma Chi, we are a fraternity founded in 1855 on the ideals of friendship, justice, and learning. Currently, Sigma Chi is one of the largest fraternities in the world with over 240 chapters, all of which are at 4-year colleges or universities. The Sigma Chi chapter at Marquette was installed in 1989, and is now at one of its strongest points in its history after winning its 5th Peterson Significant Award in 2010-2011. Our chapter will enter the semester with almost 70 active brothers, and is continuing its efforts to be one of the elite chapters on campus and in Sigma Chi.

Around campus Sigma Chis are actively involved in many various organizations, including holding top leadership positions; much like MUSG President Joseph Ciccone who is a Sigma Chi. Many students on campus are familiar with Sigma Chi from our many philanthropic events to assist Children's Miracle Network or the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Sigma Chi is best know for its week-long philanthropy event called Derby Days, which is a tradition at every Sigma Chi chapter worldwide.

Now that you have some information about our fraternity and chapter the next step is to get to know us for yourself. You may do this by attending the recruitment events, which will begin 5pm on January 30th at our house Kilbourn at 14th. Once again remember this process is about getting to know each other, so please ask the hard questions that are needed to gather the proper information to make a decision.

If you would like to learn more about Sigma Chi please see our pledge manual, the Norman Shield. If you have any questions please feel free to email me, Sean Halley.

Sean Halley
Recruitment Chair

Press Release

Every fall the sororities on Marquette University's campus are pitted against one another in a week-long competition to raise fund for Children's Miracle Network and Huntsman Cancer Institute. The Derby Days philanthropy event has a rich history in the Sigma Chi Fraternity. The Iota Pi Chapter of Sigma Chi at Marquette University has found tremendous success in the past year getting Marquette Greek Life excited about competing to earn the coveted title of Derby Days Champions. (To Read More...)