Sigma Phi Epsilon

Chapter Name:

Oregon Alpha

National Founding Date & Location:

November 1, 1901 in Richmond, VA

Chartered at OSU:

1918

Nicknames(s):

SigEp

Chapter Facts:

Affiliated Housing Program Participant

Chapter House

Closest Greek house to the OSU Campus (One block away). Newly remodeled
living room with one 85” HDTV, gas fireplace, and leather couches. Two
large, quiet study rooms. Brand new gym that has 15 thousand dollars worth of
equipment and includes two cable machines and two squat racks. Recently
acquired “backlot” adjacent to the house with full-size basketball
court/BBQ area/lawn under development. Weekday meals prepared by the chef, plus stocked kitchen on weekends, 30 member parking spots plus 6 spots for
guests.

Academics

1st in Fraternity GPA on the Oregon State Campus Chapter Cumulative GPA for 2012/2013 school year: 3.36. Up to $40,000 in scholarships given out to undergrads every year.

Leadership

SigEp typically has at least 10 brothers serving in various positions on ASOSU. Has won 14 Kerr cups, which are awarded annually to the most outstanding IFC Fraternity at Oregon State University. SigEp at Oregon State currently holds the most Buchanan cups out of every SigEp chapter in the nation. This award is given out to the top 10% of SigEp fraternities every two years.

Athletics

Intramural Cup champions 2012-2013 and 8 of the last 9 years. All-University Dodgeball and Capture the Flag Champions 2013-2014. Greek Champions for Basketball 2013-2014. All-University Softball Champions 2012-2013. All-University Soccer Runner's Up 2012-2013. Greek Champions for Flag Football, Indoor Baseball, and Dodgeball 2012-2013.

Social Life

A house dance every term with Sweethearts in the winter, and Fireman's Ball in the spring. Scheduled Events include Mom's Weekend, Dad's Weekend, Homecoming, IFC Sing, and several others. Brotherhood Events range from Road trips and Barbecues to House Retreats and Camping Trips.

Total Members:

Chapter Information

Council Membership:

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Chapter Type:

Fraternity

Mission:

Sigma Phi Epsilon focuses on the pursuit of the Balanced Man Ideal of Sound Mind and Sound Body. We strive to live by our cardinal principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love, and to teach and instill these values in every member.

The mission has been “Building Balanced Leaders for the World’s Communities” since 2001. The previous mission allowed the Fraternity to build a range of local and national programs to allow men to enhance leadership abilities and forge a strong brotherhood. Going forward, we will continue to refine and improve these leader-oriented programs while we focus on the holistic elements of balance that create a man’s best life as a leader, brother, husband, father, mentor, community servant, and citizen.

With an estimated quarter-million members, SigEps live, serve and work around the globe. They are having a significant impact in business, government, community service, and academia. Our mission is carried out through chapters and by cultivating the connections alumni have with one another.

Organization Information:

Cardinal principles: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love
Founding year: 1901
Largest fraternity in the nation
SigEp utilizes the Balanced Man Program (BMP) as opposed to a pledge system. This program is focused on continual, holistic member development that promotes balanced living and combats destructive behavior. New members have equal rights and full membership upon joining.
The BMP offers an experience focused on scholarship, leadership, professional development and life skills.
Oregon Alpha is designated as a Residential Learning Community (RLC) for their efforts to work with faculty members to create a unique academic program for their brothers.

Philanthropy:

Local Philanthropy: Habitat for Humanity
National Philanthropy: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
One all-house philanthropy each term. Our largest, SigEp Sweethearts, is held during winter term and raises about $10,000 annually.

Notable Alumni:

Dr. Suess- Children's author
David Harbor- Actor
John Goodman- Actor
Glen Powell- Actor
John Lutz- Writer and actor for Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock
Andy Richter- Actor, co-host of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Harlod Arthur Poling- Retired Chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Company
John E. Douglas- Former Chief, FBI
Vito John Fossella, Jr.- Former U.S. Congressman
James Naismith- Inventor of the sport of basketball
Jalen Ramsey- Current NFL Cornerback, Miami Dolphins
Victor Ortiz- Professional Boxer, former WBC Welterweight Champion