Written by Rachel Shaffer, Membership Experience Specialist For many undergraduates, this was the first time in their membership experience that Convention had been held in person. For many alumni, this was the first time in many years that they’d seen their peers, friends, and brothers. For all, it was an opportunity to connect and be…
Read MoreSince our inception, the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation’s mission has been “to support the educational interests and activities of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity, to furnish student aid, and to encourage and develop conduct and traits of character consistent with high morals, constructive citizenship, scholarship, leadership and community service.” To learn more about the foundation’s programs or…
Read MoreSigma Delta Chapter Centennial At Rutgers Written by Vice Supreme Prior Dean Lambert (Nebraska, '82) Alumni play a central role in achieving the ΣAM 2030 vision: “To transform Sigma Alpha Mu into the first choice for collegians seeking a forward-thinking, inclusive fraternity which enhances the university experience and prepares the fraternity member for a fulfilling…
Read MoreForever remembering these men and the love they had for Sigma Alpha Mu and their fratres. Notices of their passing were reported between mid-March to November. To report a death, please email [email protected]. Memorial donations in memory of Chapter Eternal members may be directed to the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation. To donate online, go to SAM.ORG/DONATE. Beta…
Read More"My goal in life is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say he cared.” — Young Alumnus. Consul Patrick James Wright III (FIU ‘14) Written by AJ Davis, Growth Consultant At the 2022 Convention, Fra Patrick James Wright III (FIU ‘14) was elected by unanimous decision to…
Read MoreThe Mu Psi Chapter at Miami OH embodies our eight ideals and incorporates them into their chapter operations and everyday lives. More importantly, the chapter demonstrates these values when recruiting and educating new members. They are a diverse group of men who pride themselves in being inclusive and accepting of all individuals regardless of race,…
Read MoreSigma 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…
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