Rush

Here at Pitt we have a recruitment, or "rush," period designed to help you learn more about the Greek organizations. During Recruitment, talk with the members of every Greek organization to find out which is right for you. If both you and the Sigma Chi brothers agree that Sigma Chi is the fraternity for you, you'll be extended a "bid," or invitation to join. If you accept your bid, you will enroll in a pledge, or educational program. The pledge program is designed to teach you more about Sigma Chi and teach the chapter more about you. The process of pledging consists of intellectual exercises, shared experiences, and cultivation of friendship of a higher ordeal, all aimed at enlisting worthy men and meaningful commitment of lifelong duration. The program is designed to be mentally, emotionally, and spiritually stimulating, and therefore hazing and degrading activities are prohibited. The pledge period culminates with initiation, your first introduction to the teachings of our Ritual and the beginning of your life in Sigma Chi. If you have any questions about the process, we invite and encourage you to e-mail our rush chairman, Matt Barlow.

Fall 2009 Rush Schedule

We have a bunch of great events planned for this winter's rush and we invite you to come check them out.

Wednesday, September 23rd, 5-7 PM: Join us at UNCLE SAM'S,and enjoy a Philly cheese steak on the tab of one of the largest Greek organizations on campus. ENDLESS WINGS.

Friday, September 25th, 3-5 PM: Just like Sigma Chi, PETER'S PUB is a campus legend. Come down to Peter's and meet the Brotherhood while enjoying ENDLESS WINGS.

Saturday, September 26th, 3-5 PM:Enjoy endless wings and fries at QUAKER STEAK with the Brothers of Sigma Chi.

Sunday, September 27th, 12-4 PM: Come up to the SIGMA CHI HOUSE and meet the Brothers and Alumni for a Cigar Tasting and BBq.

Tuesday, September 29th, 6-10 PM: Come up to the SIGMA CHI HOUSE and challenge the Brothers in a TEXAS HOLD 'EM TOURNAMENT.

Wednesday, September 30th, 6-9 PM: Don’t miss your last chance to see what Sigma Chi is all about at the SIGMA CHI HOUSE, and enjoy pizza and billiards with the Brothers.

Friday, October 2nd, 5:01PM: 5:01 Steak Dinner at the SIGMA CHI HOUSE (Invite Only).

Where is the Sigma Chi House at Pitt?

During rush, we encourage you to come up to events at the Fraternity house and around Oakland and get to know the brothers. Our house is located on the hill, across from Pennsylvania Hall.


 

Significant Sigs

The Significant Sig award is one of the Fraternity's highest honors. It recognizes "those members whose achievements in their fields of endeavor have brought honor and prestige to the name of Sigma Chi." The Sigma Chi Fraternity has recognized more than 800 brothers since the award's inception at the 1935 Grand Chapter. Alumni in any profession, occupation, or service work are eligible for consideration.

Significant Sigs from the Beta Theta Chapter

Hervey Allen
Robert Bubb
Mike Ditka
J. Roger Glunt
Thomas C. Hall
William R. Kelly
Joseph A. Marasco
John W. McCloskey
John C. Ranck
Robert D. Rowley
E.G. "Bud" Shuster
Benjamin E. Thomas
Regis Toomey

 

Other internationally known Significant Sigs

John Wayne
Barry Goldwater
Warren Beatty
Tom Selleck
David Letterman
Mike Holmgren
J. Willard Marriott
Bob Griese
Dick Groat

 

Beta Theta Chapter of Sigma Chi
3804 University Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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