Sigma Nu Fraternity

Brothers! Real big news at 230 Willard Way as our chapter is one final step away from full recognition. The High Council of Sigma Nu National has officially approved the Gamma Theta Colony at Cornell University to recharter. This achievement represents the hard work and dedication of many members and alumni volunteers, and we would love for you to join us in celebrating this significant milestone.

Undergraduate brothers and alumni leaders have an exciting weekend planned, and we are honored to invite all alumni, family and friends to the rechartering festivities.

Below is the schedule of events:

Friday, November 15
Alumni Reception: 7:00–9:00 pm
Great Hall, 230 Willard Way
Join us for an informal gathering to celebrate the return of the Gamma Theta Chapter. Meet fellow alumni, connect with current members, and enjoy light refreshments. Attire: Business Casual

Saturday, November 16:
Initiation Ceremony: 5:00 p.m.
Great Hall, 230 Willard Way
Witness the initiation of the newest members of Sigma Nu as we mark the chapter’s revival. Alumni are encouraged to attend this important and meaningful event. Attire: Suit & Tie

Rechartering Banquet: 7:30 p.m.
Dining Hall, 230 Willard Way
Celebrate Gamma Theta's official rechartering at a formal banquet. Enjoy dinner, hear from key speakers, and reflect on the chapter’s journey and future. Attire: Suit & Tie

We look forward to seeing you there to commemorate this incredible moment for the Gamma Theta Chapter. Please feel free to reach out to Samir Khan ’25 at sak354@cornell.edu to RSVP or if you have any questions or need further details. Note that the Cornell football team hosts Dartmouth at 1:00 pm on Saturday, and we expect many alumni to attend the game before heading to the house.

Cornell Homecoming in September was a lot of fun as the brothers hosted a party, the football team whalloped Yale 47-23, and then our alumni gathered at the house after the game to celebrate at our alumni reception. You can click here to see all the pix. Plus, the Gamma Theta Property Association conducted its annual meeting on Wednesday night, September 25. Thank you to the dozens of alumni who joined in for this important virtual event, helping set the stage for where our chapter goes next.

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 turnout during Cornell Reunion in June, with representation from many classes, led by the classes of ’84 (40th reunion) and ’19 (fifth 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!

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