WHEREAS, Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity’s mission is to foster the development of collegiate men and our alumni by instilling strong fraternal values, offering social and service opportunities, encouraging academic excellence, and teaching leadership skills. We will continue to attract members of all beliefs who appreciate our great heritage as a fraternity of Jewish men; WHEREAS,…
Read MoreSigma Alpha Mu Fraternity has named Jackie Hackett its next Assistant Executive Director. She succeeds Michele Peterson who concluded her 6.5-year tenure on staff this summer after transitioning to a corporate role. Jackie starts on Monday, August 8th, and will be attending Convention during her first week in this role. Jackie earned a BA in…
Read MoreSigma Alpha Mu Fraternity has named AJ Davis as a Growth Consultant. AJ graduated from National Park College with an Associate of Science in Business. AJ also attended Arkansas Tech where he joined Alpha Tau Omega in 2019. As a Growth Consultant, AJ will join efforts related to successful growth and expansion while supporting active…
Read MoreSigma Alpha Mu Fraternity has named Rachel Shaffer as a Membership Experience Specialist. Rachel attended Illinois Wesleyan University where she joined Sigma Kappa Sorority in 2013. She earned a B.A. degree in Political Science & International Studies. Rachel also earned her Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Arizona State University in 2018. As…
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…
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…
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