Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity has named Jerred McCormick as Director of Growth. Jerred attended the University of Arkansas where he joined Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity in 2007. He earned a B.S. degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. As Director of Growth, Jerred will lead efforts as highlighted in our SAM 2030 strategic plan by…
Read MoreSigma Alpha Mu Fraternity is launching the TRUTH Campaign (Time to Report Unauthorized Traditions & Hazing). This proactive effort is designed to bring to light issues - big or small - that have occurred during recent years. Most importantly, the focus of the TRUTH Campaign is to work with chapters and members to collaboratively address…
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 has certainly been a year, unlike any other, in the history of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity. Despite the setbacks and challenges associated with COVID-19, the Fraternity continues its mission to develop values-based leaders that exemplify our creed. We…
Read MoreAaron Girson was recognized by Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity with the Riegelman-Jacobs Award for Outstanding Interfraternal Service at their Convention this summer. This award commemorates two outstanding brothers of ZBT. Brother Harold Riegelman of Kappa Chapter at Cornell University was from the class of 1914. Brother Maurice Jacobs was from Pi Chapter at the University…
Read MoreWritten by Nick D'Addabo (Alabama, '09), Chapter Leaders Day Chairman Click to view this page in the Octagonian At the beginning of 2020, I wrote about the fifth industrial revolution where the world focuses on doing good and maximizing utility with the power of the technology that the 2010s created. I had no understanding of…
Read MoreWritten by Adam Cohen (Illinois, '09), Developing Leaders Initiative Co-Chairman Click here to view this page of the Octagonian Sigma Alpha Mu once again held our award winning Developing Leaders Initiative (DLI) in the spring semester with great success. Despite not being able to meet in person, our DLI Committee led by Education Committee Chairman…
Read MoreEvery Sammy has a story, and Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity wants to hear yours. However, with over 70,000 living alumni, it would take many years to meet with each Sammy individually. That’s why we’ve decided to embark on a new project — Sammy Stories — to collect the stories of alumni in their own words.…
Read MoreWritten by Daniel Puentes (FIU, '13), Young Alumnus Consul to the Octagon Click here to view this page of the Octagonian Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) is a growing focus in fraternity life, with Greek organizations working around the clock to examine their infrastructures and develop changes to improve the climate for male fratres…
Read MoreWritten by Executive Director Andy Huston (Minnesota, '01) Click here to visit this page of the Octagonian I must admit that this past summer, I was not certain that the fraternity would have been able to keep all chapters operating, retain all staff, and successfully maintain our austere budget. A great deal of planning from…
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