Sigma Alpha Mu provides a lifetime subscription to The Octagonian to all fratres by providing it online and emailing each member with an email address on file when a new issue is published. Our digital communications efforts are also bolstered by more content on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. If you would like to share news about professional accomplishments,…
Read MoreWritten by Jerry Conrey (Cal State-Fullerton, ’84) Click here to view this page from The Octagonian It started with a phone call; not received but placed. After many years of reading The Octagonian, and seeing a consistent set of the same volunteers leading the fraternity, I thought it was time for me to offer my…
Read MoreClick to view this page of the Octagonian Supreme Recorder Rabbi Paley In January 2022, Supreme Recorder Rabbi Andrew Paley (Ohio State, ‘87) was called to action during a hostage situation in nearby Colleyville, Texas, at the Congregation Beth Israel. Rabbi Paley recalls watching the selfless work of hundreds of law enforcement officers on the…
Read MoreWritten by Kenneth Schneider (Chapman, '10), Director of Development Click to view this page in the Octagonian At the annual Sigma Alpha Mu Convention towards the end of the Saturday evening banquet, everyone is asked to stand. Our host then asks each attendee to sit down after they hear the number of conventions they have…
Read MoreWritten by Benji Bearman (Minnesota, '97), Octagon Consul Click to view this page in the Octagonian What is antisemitism? How is it impacting students on campus? What can be done to combat the pervasive antisemitism sweeping college campuses across North America? These questions were central themes of discussion at the recent Summit Against Hate. The…
Read MoreWritten By Andy Huston (Minnesota, '01), Executive Director Click to view this page in the Octagonian The start of the academic year began with a healthy dose of optimism while being prepared to address continued challenges associated with COVID-19. The significance of our ΣAM 2030 strategic plan (available at sam.org/sam-2030) has helped focus our limited…
Read MoreWritten by Jerred McCormick, Director of Growth Click to view this page in the Octagonian Growth and expansion are in full swing for Sigma Alpha Mu and the growth team. Since joining headquarter staff in November 2021, I have had the opportunity of connecting with numerous alumni and student leaders at various campuses. I was…
Read MoreWritten by Kelby Dolan, Director of Communications & Alumni Engagement Click to view this page in the Octagonian Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity hired Ken Schneider as the Director of Development, Alumni & Real Estate. Ken attended Chapman University where he joined the fraternity in 2010 and earned a degree in history. From 2014-2016, Ken worked…
Read MoreClick to view these pages in the Octagonian Foundation Pages Include: A Message from the Foundation President Fifth Annual Day of Giving News New Foundation Directors News Foundation Updates Honor & Memorial Gifts Since our inception, the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation’s mission has been “to support the educational interests and activities of Sigma Alpha Mu…
Read MoreClick to view this page in the Octagonian Sigma Delta Alumni Club Submitted by David Brooks (Rutgers, '87) UPDATE: THE EVENT CONCLUDED SATURDAY, 4/30. The Centennial Reunion for the Sigma Delta Chapter of Rutgers University will take place on April 30, 2022 at The Heldrich Hotel, New Brunswick, NJ Cost from 6-10 PM EDT. Registration…
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