Sigma Nu Fraternity
Love, Honor, & Truth
Winter 2024
Happy New Year from the brothers of Sigma Nu! We had really big news at 230 Willard Way in November as the high council of Sigma Nu Headquarters officially approved the Gamma Theta Colony at Cornell University to recharter. This achievement represented the hard work and dedication of many undergraduate members and alumni volunteers over the past few years to formally reclaim our spot on the hill. The exciting rechartering weekend included an alumni reception, formal initiation ceremony, and a celebratory banquet.
The brothers of Sigma Nu finished off 2024 in style with our annual New York City holiday party. You can see the photo gallery and who attended.
Next up is spring rush, which starts in mid January. As a result of continued strides forward in campus social standing that have put a positive spotlight on Sigma Nu, we have attracted much greater interest in joining our brotherhood compared to previous recruitment cycles. We feel much better prepared for recruitment week than ever before.
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!
Where Are They Now? The Reunion Year ’0 and ’5 Classes of Sigma Nu
Brothers from near and far will be heading back to campus in June for Cornell Reunion. Make your plans to join us at 230 Willard Way. We’ll be hosting an open house and alumni reception on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm both days. All alumni, family, and friends are welcome. In the meantime, we’ve reached out to our Reunion-year alumni to find out what they’ve been up to!
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.
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!
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