Of those, over 115 are owned by local SigEp Alumni and Volunteer Corporations. Sigma Phi Epsilon has the greatest number of fraternity houses, with over 200 chapter homes. SigEp was the first national fraternity to establish a housing trust for all chapters and create a National Housing Corporation. SigEp hosts the largest biennial convention in the fraternity world: the Grand Chapter Conclave. The SigEp Journal has been published continuously since 1904, and is distributed to all members for life. SigEp maintains a full-time professional staff of over 35 people. Nearly 300,000 lifetime members ranks SigEp among the largest national fraternities. Currently, more than 15,000 undergraduates are SigEps, more than any other national fraternity. Over the past two decades, SigEp has recruited more men than any other collegiate fraternity. SigEp was founded on November 1, 1901, at Richmond College. Into the New Millennium: From 2000-present day Second 50 Years: From the 1950s through 2000 Pick a time period below and learn more about SigEp’s legacy:įirst 50 Years: From 1901 through the 1940s Throughout the decades, the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon have practiced their values and embraced the stated desire of the Founders, “This Fraternity will be different.” Today, the University of Richmond campus features the Sigma Phi Epsilon Founders Walk, (pictured below) a path in the center of campus that honors the 12 men who started what would become one of the nation’s largest fraternities. The history of the Fraternity reflects the times, through great wars and profound cultural shifts. About 75% of our members participate in and hold leadership positions in various campus organizations and professional fraternities. Our chapter is home to 70 brothers who study a variety of subjects from all 7 colleges at Cornell. From the very first days, the chapter developed a strong year-round recruitment process, an exciting and involved member development program, and a meaningful relationship with the Alumni Volunteer Corporation (AVC). In 2006, the National Headquarters staff and a determined alumni base worked to bring SigEp back to Cornell based on the Balanced Man model. In 1966, the fraternity voted to move to 109 McGraw Place, and SigEp maintained a strong presence on campus up until 2005. The Cornell chapter grew very quickly, while maintaining the fraternity values that we continue to uphold today. By 1912, it found itself in need of change and it took the opportunity to merge with the growing national fraternity to become the New York Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Our roots can be traced back to 1903, when a small law fraternity named Theta Lambda Phi stood at 112 Edgemoore Lane near Collegetown. Sigma Phi Epsilon has a long standing tradition here at Cornell. While maintaining focus on academics, all members of SigEp are involved in their individual pursuit of key lessons contained in various Balanced Man challenges - a process that builds knowledge and experience in their roles and responsibilities as members of the fraternity, larger community, and world - preparing them for meaningful life as capable leaders, citizens, employees, and parents. Our New York Beta chapter has the tenth highest GPA on campus at a 3.476. After nearly a century, SigEp is now the nation's largest fraternity, boasting over 270 chapters throughout North America, 255,000 supportive alumni, and the nation's highest all-chapter GPA, which is over a 3.1. Started in December of 1901, the dream of Carter Ashton Jenkens and eleven other men became a reality as the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity was born at Richmond College in Virginia. About Us First 100 Years :: Our Home :: Activities :: Officers
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