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Hosts for this Episode
- Christopher Brenton (North Carolina State) - Director of Communications
- Adam Girtz (North Dakota State) - Director of Engagement
Guests for this Episode
- Craig Frazier (Oklahoma State) - Chapter Advisor for the Gamma Beta Chapter at Northwestern University. Sigma Nu Fraternity's 2022 Chapter Advisor of the Year
Episode Mentions and References
- Becoming a Volunteer - Use this link to access more information about volunteering with the Fraternity. Check out the Alumni and Volunteer Resource Guide for in-depth information and contact Todd Dension, Director of Alumni Advisory Programs, if you have any questions or would like to get involved.
- Collegiate and Chapter Awards - Each year, Sigma Nu Fraternity recognizes chapter and individual achievements across a number of categories – merit awards, Alpha Alumni Chapter Affiliate recognition, LEAD, Pursuit of Excellence, Rock Chapter (only at Grand Chapters), scholarship, manpower, and community service & philanthropy. Awards recognize an individual's or chapter's accomplishments for the previous academic year, or, in some cases an individual's collegiate career.
- Alumni and Volunteer Awards - Each year, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. recognizes volunteer and professional advisors and alumni officers across a number of categories, including Campus Advisor of the Year, Division Commander of the Year, Chapter Advisor of the Year, Alumni Chapter Officer of the Year, and House Corporation Officer of the Year. Awards are announced each summer for the previous academic year and presented at conclaves – Grand Chapter or College of Chapters – to recognize an individual's service and dedication to The Legion of Honor.
- The Pursuit of Excellence Program - The Pursuit of Excellence Program (PEP) is Sigma Nu Fraternity’s chapter assessment, standards, and improvement program. Unlike traditional “minimum standards” programs, the Pursuit of Excellence Program is designed to be year-round planning, evaluation, and improvement program.
- Our Story: The Oral History Project of Sigma Nu Fraternity - The Fraternity has partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to help collect stories from our brothers. PCI will contact alumni via mailed postcard, phone, and email asking them to participate by updating their contact information and sharing their Sigma Nu experience. These stories will be preserved in a book that celebrates Sigma Nu's impact.
