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Sigma
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Sigma Nu is celebrating its Centennial
anniversary this 2002-2003 school year. We were founded as the Pukwana
club in 1903, joined Sigma Nu Fraternity in 1907. In 1961, the house went
local in a protest of discriminatory membership policies and existed as
Sigma Nu Delta until 1986, when we rejoined the national Sigma Nu organization.
When asking the brothers about what Sigma Nu means to them, several answers
surfaced. The first was a common theme:
"Sigma Nu has provided me with a true home on campus. It provides
a setting where I can be entirely at ease with myself and those around
me, without ever feeling self-conscious or uncomfortable. I feel happy
and comfortable with them, knowing that I can count on them for companionship
and support when I need it."
"Sigma Nu is a place where I can hang out with some of my friends
and relax from school and other difficulties."
Between brotherhood events that encourage eating as many Taco Bell tacos
as possible, and trips to the gym or to IM soccer games to burn off the
extra calories, we plan events like our Early 80s and RAVEN parties, as
well as faculty discussions to reach out to the community as a whole.
Sigma Nu is truly a place where brothers and friends can relax, recreate,
and always have a good time.
Others make mention of how brotherhood binds us despite differences of
opinion that naturally occur. Our advisor of nearly a decade, John Pryor
'84, categorizes the Sigma Nu in this way:
"The Brotherhood supports each other like no other group I've encountered
at Dartmouth. They argue, they debate, and they can passionately disagree
with each other, but despite all that they are there for you when you
need them."
A recent alumnus mentioned other ways in which we are unique:
"Sigma Nu is an organization that is a support system of a group
of men I respect and love. Also, in my opinion, the most inclusive, diverse,
and respecting group on campus."
Members of our brotherhood hold leadership/membership positions on sports
teams, in performing groups, and a plethora of student organizations.
Furthermore, many members are able to take on leadership positions within
the Fraternity, offering opportunities to grow as a leader and a team
builder. Sigma Nu is an Honor Fraternity, and as such defines itself not
by the activities of its members, but by the quality of their character.
We emphasize our commitment to Sigma Nu National's creeds of Liberty,
Fraternity, Democracy, as well as Love, Truth, and Honor; principles which
guide us as a brotherhood. Furthermore, our website: (www.dartmouth.edu/~sigmanu)
contains materials about our chapter including a statement of purpose
released to the Dartmouth community in the spring of 2001.
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