Here’s how Sigma Chi impacted my life
Sigma Chi is the place where we had a lot of firsts. It’s the place where we first ventured out of our hometowns, the first place we bonded to on campus, and the place where we first learned how to be real men. Read on to see what your brothers said on how Sigma Chi […]
The Return of Alpha Chi – and the Fall Opening Plan
By Jim Lundy ’82 Brothers, it has been a fast spring and summer and there has been a flurry of activity. Since I last updated you, Sigma Chi International (SXHQ) had been meeting with Penn State regarding our suspension. The bottom line is that while Penn State has us in a suspended mode, Sigma Chi […]
Chapter Eternal: Thomas E. Nally ’56
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Thomas E. Nally ’56 into Chapter Eternal. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Thomas’ family, friends, and loved ones. Source Courtesy of The Legacy Thomas E. Nally, Sr. Thomas E. Nally, Sr., 88, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away on November 3, 2020, at […]
Paving the Way for Alpha Chi
Dear Brothers: As you will see in the enclosed issue of the Penn State Sig, we had to invest in a new boiler and do repairs to get the chapter house back in condition, while also paying our ongoing operating costs of Insurance, Taxes, Utilities, etc. We are renting parking spots right now and we […]
Penn State Sig in the ’60s: Robert “Bear” Ianarelli Talks Funny Nicknames, The Miami Triad, and Lifelong Friendships
Thanks to Robert “Bear” Ianarelli ’67 (with input from Lou “Foot” Simone ’67 and Jim “Rat” Raphalean ’67) for writing in with this incredible account of Alpha Chi in the ’60s. Our pledge class came together in the spring of 1964 and we were initiated into the fraternity in the fall of the same year. Alpha Chi of Sigma Chi was still in the house on […]
September Work Weekend
Thanks to these alums for coming back to help fix up the house and keep it in tip-top shape! We are having another work weekend January 8-10, and if you want to participate email us at [email protected]. Mark Dobrzynski ‘89 tackles one of the second floor rooms at the September work weekend. Josh Zech, Rob Lowry […]
Checking Off Summer House Projects
As you may recall, we had a big list of projects to complete at the house this summer, and Alumni House Manager, Andy Gildersleeve ’68 has been busy working through that list. The boiler replacement was one such project, and we’re happy to be able to check it off our list. Other summer projects that […]
A Dedicated House Corp Board
Penn State Sigs are proud of where we come from, and keeping our house in excellent shape is a top priority for us. The House Corp board team meets every other Thursday via conference call to discuss current issues and future plans for the chapter house and grounds. Our goal is to ensure the home […]
Alumni Updates
Thanks to these brothers for responding to our recent alumni email survey! If you’d like to submit an update of your own for publication in an upcoming e-letter or a future edition of our alumni newsletter, email us your updates and photos at [email protected]. Click “Read More” to read your brothers updates! Jeff Hamilton ’86 […]
Summer Projects get Underway at Alpha Chi
With COVID-19 many active brothers returned home and finish classes online. The semester and quietly and now summer projects have begun. Alumni House Manager has been busy developing the Summer project list. At the top of the list is the boiler replacement, which we have no choice but to pursue. The new tandem design should […]