Why
we were founded >
"The principle and object of its organization were not to be different from those
of other similar college societies. The purposes were praiseworthy and honorable,
being the formation of a social and literary club, where young men, selected
for their high moral character, mental endowments, literary tastes and congenial
dispositions, could meet for the purpose of furthering their interests while
at college. Such a society, we believed, would be of great value to its members,
in the formation of valuable friendships, in the cultivation of social virtues,
in promoting a taste for literature and in aiding each other to obtain the rewards
and prizes usually offered by colleges to young men of high and honorable standing
in their classes. These were the purposes which the founders of society had in
view." -Founder Isaac M. Jordan, 1855
What we aspire and what we believe >
"One, and the main, aim and object of Sigma Chi has been, and is, to develop
and train broad-minded men who can recognize the wholeness of things and who
are not bound down to a contracted, eight by ten notion of exclusiveness. There
is an absolute necessity for such men." -Founder Benjamin Piatt Runkle
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What
our purpose is > "Believing that many advantages are to be derived from a secret fraternity organization; appreciating that closer communion of kindred hearts which adds so many incentives to virtous exertion; and feeling that in union there is strength: We do hereby form ourselves into an association for the development of the nobler powers of the mind, the finer feelings of the heart, and for the promotion of friendship and congeniality of feeling." -The Founders of Sigma Chi
As the Sigma Chi Fraternity enters its 147th year, we stand among the largest and oldest Greek letter societies. Currently the Sigma Chi Fraternity have over 260,000 active members in 221 chapters across the United States and Canada.
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Something to believe in- Sigma Chi is based upon ideals that we find in our process of pledgeship and in our Ritual. Leadership skills, social interaction skills, individuality, and a firm belief in a system of ideals is what sets us apart from other fraternities. Sigma Chi's across the world share a common belief in our Ritual and that is what makes our bonds of brotherhood.
LEADERSHIP... To aid in the development of a young man's character, the Sigma Chi Fraternity conducts an annual Leadership Training Workshop open to the officers and brothers of every chapter each summer. This workshop concentrates on the leadership skills needed to conduct effective chapter operations as well as developing skills that shadow brothers throughout their life. The Sigma Chi Fraternity also hosts a Horizons Program for undergraduates which is held each summer in Snowbird, Utah.
SERVICE TO OTHERS...
A Sigma Chi acknowledges and accepts responsibilities to his family and to the communities in which he lives and participates and to those who are less fortunate. A Sigma Chi voluntarily contributes his time, talents and resources to help build a better society.
BROTHERHOOD...
There is no other reason to look somewhere else. Our brotherhood is what itís all about. A Sigma Chi has no label. Sigma Chis are a mix of different temperaments, talents, and convictions. Each Sigma Chi brother supports the strong value system that our Ritual teaches. Brotherhood is developed in our chapter social functions, our pledgeship program and by our interactions with each other.
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| The Sigma Chi Fraternity adopted the Children's Miracle Network in 1992. Since its adoption, the brothers of Sigma Chi have raised over 3 million dollars for CMN. In the local chapter, we support and conduct local charities and conduct food drives, clothing drives, toy drives, and other philanthropy services. |
RITUAL...
Although the campuses, climates and student populations
where our chapters exist may vary dramatically, brothers everywhere
are linked by a common tradition and shared goals in Sigma Chi-it
is the Ritual that embodies those traditions and goals. The Ritual
of Sigma Chi serves several purposes. It defines our formal traditions,
explicates our ideals and symbols, and gives meaning to all we
do as Sigma Chis. It is the common bond in our order of men of
different temperaments, talents, and convictions.
ENDURANCE...
Unlike most things in college, Sigma Chi does not end after the undergraduate years. Sigma Chi is life-long. Once a young man is initiated into our Fraternity, he remains a Sigma Chi for the rest of his life.
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What we look for >
The standard with which the fraternity started was declared by Isaac M. Jordan to be that of admitting no man to membership in Sigma Chi who is not believed to be:
A Man of Good Character.......
A Student of Fair Ability.......
With Ambitious Purposes.......
A Congenial Disposition.......
Possessed of Good Morals.......
Having a High Sense of Honor and A Deep Sense of Personal Responsibility
Significant Sigs
John Wayne
Woody Harrellson
Brad Pitt
Jim Palmer
David Letterman
Mike Ditka
Merlin Olsen
Barry Goldwater
Tom Selleck
Jim Everett
Drew Brees
Clarence Gilyard
and many more...
The local chapter >
The Epsilon Tau Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity was established on Murray State's campus on April 25, 1959.
Our Chapter's Excellence speaks for itself >
- Peterson's Significant Chapter Award
- MSU Greek Award of Excellence
- 1980-81 1993-94 1990-91 1998 1991-92 2001-02 1994-95 1995-96
- Highest GPA Spring 1998 Fall 2001-New Members
- Erwin L. Leclerg Chapter Advisor Award W.A. Franklin 2001
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final thought > "I place this White Cross over my heart, because it appeals both to my intellect and my affections. I will wear this badge with a deep sense of humility and a feeling of unworthiness, believing that that this badge requires more of me than of other men; and realizing full well that I can never conquer by a sign, even though it be a cross, but only as the ideals for which this badge stands take possession of my heart and become exemplified in my life will I ever know the deepest meaning of the White Cross of Sigma Chi." -The Founders of Sigma Chi June 28, 1855
Visit us at 103 North 14th Street, across from Wilson Hall or call us at 270-753-9059 For more information, visit the Sigma Chi website at www.sigmachi.org
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