Written by Ken Schneider, Young Alumnus Consul In response to evolving challenges, we need to be proactive establishing a safer on-campus experience for members of Sigma Alpha Mu. We are starting to implement better ways not only to safeguard our fratres but also our guests. The young men and women are invited on a weekly…
Read MoreWritten by Doug Montgomery, Consul Before serving on the Octagon, I served as the Chapter Advisor for Gamma Kappa alongside Aaron Herstein (Texas A&M, ‘08). We appointed an alumni advisory board that held monthly phone calls and advised undergraduate members individually. As a result of the hard work of the Chapter and its advisory board,…
Read MoreWritten by Andy Huston, Executive Director Take a look at the headlines. Fraternities are under siege. Harvard has blackballed students that participate in single-sex organizations from key leadership, scholarship and fellowship opportunities, despite not formally recognizing fraternities and sororities. Students at Yale are suing fraternities for not allowing women to join. Why is this happening?…
Read MoreSigma Alpha Mu Fraternity hired Patrick Wright (FIU, ‘14) as its newest Educational Leadership Consultant. Patrick graduated from Florida International University with a degree in Psychology. As an Educational Leadership Consultant (ELC), Patrick will serve as the primary liaison to several chapters, further our educational resources, and provide support to the fraternity’s collegiate members and…
Read MoreZackary Newman has been named Sigma Alpha Mu’s 2019 Karchmer Intern. Zackary attends the University of West Florida where he joined the fraternity in 2016. He is pursuing a degree in Political Science and International Studies. As the Karchmer Intern, Zachary will gain valuable experience in project management, program development, nonprofit management, marketing, and communications…
Read MoreSigma Alpha Mu Fraternity named Samuel Friday (West Florida, ‘15) to be the fraternity’s Special Project and Membership Services Coordinator. Sam is receiving this promotion after serving the past year as an Educational Leadership Consultant. “The Special Projects and Member Services Coordinator is a new position that blends educational support for chapters with managing membership…
Read MoreWritten by Andy Johnson, (Mu Zeta, '17) “Let’s do something about it. I’m here to get things done,” noted Jake Steel (NYU, ‘19). Jake Steel is committed to his community. While the stereotypical college student might be destroying his liver or his idealistic views of the future, Steel is working for a better world. The…
Read MoreSigma Alpha Mu Fraternity hired Maurice "Mo" Cortes (UCSD, ‘15) as its newest Educational Leadership Consultant. Mo graduated from The University of California San Diego with a degree in Political Science. As an Educational Leadership Consultant (ELC), Mo will provide support to the fraternity’s collegiate members and volunteers. He brings significant experience to this role…
Read MoreIt is with a heavy heart that Sigma Alpha Mu shares that Executive Director Emeritus William "Bill" Schwartz (Oklahoma, '50) passed away on Saturday, May 19th. Bill was affectionately known to many as Mr. ΣΑΜ. After serving in the Army and graduating from Oklahoma, he began his tenure on Sigma Alpha Mu's staff in 1955.…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: February 8, 2018 SUBJECT: CLOSURE OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY CHAPTER OF SIGMA ALPHA MU FRATERNITY CONTACT: Andy Huston, Executive Director, samhq@sam.org The Sigma Alpha Mu International Fraternity has suspended the charter at the Sigma Beta Chapter at The Ohio State University (OSU), effective immediately,…
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