Octagonian February 2026

This online-only issue of The Octagonian highlights Sigma Alpha Mu’s brotherhood in action. Supreme Prior Bearman shares some insights from our inaugural undergraduate SAM Brotherhood Assessment. This issue also highlights our vibrant brotherhood through volunteer profiles, the impact of legacies, and international growth efforts.

Sam Dutton (Eta/Syracuse, ‘24) and Gib Paulisich (Beta Gamma/Arizona, ‘25) share their transformational experience from Sigma Alpha Mu’s Developing Leaders Initiative. These are two shining examples of our undergraduate membership and the positive impact that Sigma Alpha Mu plays in the lives of its members.

This issue also includes Around the Chapters, Alumni News, SAM Foundation Updates, and Chapter Eternal. 

This issue features:

A Message From Our Supreme Prior

Meet The Consuls

South Florida Is Back and Just Getting Started!

SAM Is Building Momentum and Growth

Books On The Shelf

Remembering Past Supreme Prior Hanno Mott

Legacy Membership: An Outdated Concept?

Brotherhood In Action: My Experience at DLI

Around The Chapters

Meet Paul Swartz, the 2026 Day of Giving Chairman

Chapter Eternal

Stay Connected: Our digital production is also bolstered by more content on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

Review and update your contact information in MySAM at portal.sam.org. When you’re signed in you can explore the online membership directory and a library of resources.

Share Your Story: If you would like to share news about professional accomplishments, marriage/newborn announcements, or alumni gatherings online, go to sam.org/heard and sam.org/family.

Thank you for your continued support of Sigma Alpha Mu. We look forward to hearing your feedback on the latest edition of The Octagonian!

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