Sigma Nu Fraternity

Love, Honor, & Truth

Chapter Leadership Update

Fall 2024

Our chapter house and property are looking great!

The best of the ’80s at Cornell Reunion in June: Dave Anapolle ’84, Mark Krause ’85, Chris Wilsey ’84, Jim Spaller ’86, and Pat Hindle ’84.

The fall semester is off to a quick start, and the brothers of Sigma Nu are looking forward to hosting alumni, family, and friends at our annual Homecoming alumni reception, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm ET on Saturday, September 28. We’ll gather at 230 Willard Way right after the Homecoming football game with Yale for refreshments and snacks and no doubt some great story telling and the opportunity to connect across generations of Sigma Nu brothers. No RSVP is required.

We invite all our alumni to attend the Gamma Theta Property Association’s annual meeting on Wednesday, September 25, starting at 7:30 pm ET. We’ve moved the meeting to a virtual event via Zoom to maximize alumni attendance. This meeting is an important opportunity to hear firsthand from alumni leadership and the undergraduate officers on key house issues, including recruitment and finances. We want and need your help and ideas to set the future of Sigma Nu. For the Zoom link and more information on this or Homecoming, you can connect with our alumni relations chairman, Jaan Janes ’85, at jaanjanes@aol.com.

The investments by alumni into our chapter house have really paid off, and Sigma Nu is looking great. Over the last few years, we’ve updated all the windows, installed new flooring in the Great Hall and in all bedrooms, and made other improvements. As always, the views down to the lake and beyond are spectacular, and the brothers regularly use the backyard for social activities. Check out this photo gallery to see what Sigma Nu looks like today!

We had an outstanding turn-out during Cornell Reunion in June, with representation from many classes led by the classes of ’84 (40th reunion) and ’19 (5th reunion). We hosted alumni receptions at the house on Friday and Saturday afternoons and had a bunch of alumni staying in the house to relive their time at 230 Willard Way. It was great to see so many brothers and their family members at the house, up on the Arts Quad for the tent parties, playing golf, and around campus, Collegetown, and The Commons. You can click here to check out our Reunion photo gallery and see who was there!

The continued financial support of our alumni is essential to ensure the experience of today’s brothers. We will have an operating-budget gap until we have a larger total brotherhood numbering close to 50. Our Building a Bridge effort seeks to raise funds annually to offset that gap. You can join other alumni today by paying your dues and, if possible, by making an additional Building a Bridge contribution to the Gamma Theta Property Association or by making a donation to our Fall Creek Leadership Foundation. Thank you to all alumni for your continued support of our chapter!

Where Are They Now? The Reunion Year ’4 and ’9 Classes of Sigma Nu

Brothers from near and far headed back to campus in June for Cornell Reunion. You can check our photo gallery from Reunion to see who showed up. We also reached out to our Reunion-year alumni to find out what they’ve been up to recently. Next up is Cornell Homecoming, from September 27–28. We'll be hosting an alumni reception on Saturday, September 28, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the house, right after the football game. All brothers, family and friends are welcome!

Reunion Year Alumni Profile: ROB "RT" WILLIAMS ’79

Reunion Year Alumni Profile: HENRY HENDRIKS ’84

Reunion Year Alumni Profile: MATT MCGINITY ’89

Reunion Year Alumni Profile: WILL MACIAS ’09

Reunion Year Alumni Profile: DREW LAWRENCE ’89

Reunion Year Alumni Profile: RYNE POSEY ’09

Reunion Year Alumni Profile: BOB KALEEL ’19

Reunion Year Alumni Profile: PATRICK MOYLAN ’84

Reunion Year Alumni Profile: HERB RIBAND ’84

Reunion Year Alumni Profile: ED REISS ’69

Reunion Year Alumni Profile: TY BOSTAIN ’14

Alumni Giving to Sustain the Chapter

Alumni can support the chapter in two ways:

Pay class dues to support the alumni communication program, alumni events and routine house maintenance.
Donate to the Building a Bridge to the Future campaign to raise $125,000 annually to meet budgetary shortfalls in operating the Lodge until it’s filled with live-in brothers and all brothers dining on our meal plan.

Click on the “Give to Sigma Nu” tab and use the drop-down menu for more information on the giving options and how to make your donation. Please consider giving to one or both pathways.

Status of Campaign: The following chart shows progress in meeting our current Building a Bridge campaign goal. Note that our giving year mirrors the school year, starting on July 1. The generosity of Gamma Theta alumni for stepping up to meet these goals every year is appreciated greatly. We thank all the alumni who continue to support today’s undergraduate brothers.

Alumni Giving Update graph

Interested in Joining Sigma Nu Cornell?

Welcome to the Gamma Theta Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity chartered at Cornell University in 1901. Our chapter has a long, storied history at Cornell with more than 1,100 living alumni.

Mission
· To develop ethical leaders and perpetuate lifelong friendships.
· To foster personal growth of its members.

Central Values
· Love
· Honor
· Truth

Zero-Tolerance Policy
The Chapter has zero-tolerance for the following:
· All forms of hazing (physical and psychological)
· Sexual misconduct
· Use of hard liquor and drinking games
· Presence of alcohol in any form at New Member events
· Illegal drug use

Chapter Lodge

The Chapter Lodge, at 230 N. Willard Way, was built in 1910 using durable reinforced concrete construction. The Lodge overlooks Cayuga Lake and the property borders Fall Creek at the location of Ithaca Falls. For a photographic tour, click here.

If you are interested in joining Sigma Nu, please contact one of our officers and a member of the Sigma Nu team will be in touch with you!

To learn more about Sigma Nu Cornell and our brotherhood please click here.

Your Generosity Matters

Alumni dues and contributions go a long way to enhance 230 Willard Way, and recent improvements include new windows in the entire house, Great Hall furniture restoration and new kitchen storage and refrigeration equipment and appliances.

Pay alumni dues online
and contribute to Sigma Nu today!