Origin and Founding History
In what year and at what university was Sigma Phi Epsilon founded?
Answer: Founded on November 1, 1901 at Richmond College (now the University of Richmond) in Richmond, Virginia.
What are the official colors of Sigma Phi Epsilon?
Purple and Red
Name the 4 continuous challenge stages of the Balanced Man Program in order:
Sigma challenge
Phi challenge
Epsilon challenge
Brother Mentor Challenge
What prestigious award is presented at Conclave to the top-performing SigEp chapters nationwide?
How many new members joined in the last 2 semesters
9
How many original Founding Fathers started SigEp
12 founding fathers
What two flowers are designated as the official fraternity flowers?
The Violet and the Dark Red Rose
In 1991,SigEp revolutionized the fraternity system by abolishing traditional pledging. What is the name of this. Continuous development program
The balanced man program
What nations leadership program takes selected brothers on an immersive study and leadership trip to Greece?
Tragos Quest to Greece
In what year did Lynchburg College officially transition its name to the University of Lynchburg
2018
What are the three Cardinal Principles of Sigma Phi Epsilon?
Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love
What geometric shape forms the outline of SigEp's official member badge?
A Heart
What philosophy guides SigEp's commitment to personal growth across both physical health and mental toughness
Sound mind and sound body
What is the name of the annual spring leadership workshop for newly elected chapter executive officers?
The Carlson Leadership Academy (CLA)
How many brothers where in the chapter before the new members joined
6
What year day and month was SigEp founded at the University of Lynchburg
September 21 1996
What is the fraternity's official national motto, represented by the Greek letters on the badge?
"Building Balanced Men" (or the original Greek translation of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love)
In the Balanced Man Program, what is the maximum recommended time frame for a new member to complete the Sigma Challenge before transitioning to the Phi Challenge?
Between how Many weeks?
4 to 6 weeks (or within the first semester).
What is the name of SigEp's flagship development conference held every 2 years in odd numbered years?
Grand chapter Conclave
What is Cjs role in the chapter
Chapter advisor
Where is SigEp's National Headquarters (Zollinger House) located today
Richmond, Virginia.
What symbol taken directly from the top of SigEp’s official Coat of Arms serves as the fraternity's official Alumni Recognition Pin worn on lapels?
The Ducal Crown
In 2017, SigEp became one of the first major national fraternities to implement what safety policy regarding housing
A policy designating all chapter facilities as substance-free (alcohol- and drug-free).
SigEp historically partnered with which national organization for its flagship service initiative before partnering with The Reflect Organization in2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Which founding national SigEp tradition started by Syracuse in the 1920s as a symbol of hospitality is maintained by Virginia Omicron at its housing/facility on campus?
The Red Door