Basic History of ΣΦΕ
This year marks the founding of Sigma Phi Epsilon
What is Nov 1, 1901
It was this year that the University of Maryland's current president, Darryll Pines, assumed office
What is 2021
This cardinal principle represents the connections between brothers along with a dedication to maintaining those connections
What is Brotherly Love
This value represents the student population's overlapping goals and similarities in spite of their differences
What is united/unity
This SigEp alumnus is known for writing popular children's books such as "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham"
Who is Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel
It was at this university that our founding fathers formed this great fraternity. Since SigEp was established, the university's name has changed
What is Richmond College/University of Richmond
The University officially started as a school of agriculture, founded in this year before the Civil War
What is 1856
This cardinal principle represents an obligation to do the moral thing and encourage others to do the same
What is virtue
This value represents the students' responsibility to be kind and considerate towards one another
What is respectful
This SigEp alumnus is most prominently known for playing the role of Jim Hopper in the popular Netflix original "Stranger Things"
Who is David Harbour
These three colors were chosen to represent the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity
What are purple, red, and gold
It was after a large rebuilding effort that the University was officially taken over by the state of Maryland in this year
What is 1916
In 2011, the National Board of Directors voted to support the criminal prosecution of any brother who engaged in this harmful practice
What is hazing
This value signifies the University's dedication to creating an environment free of danger, where all feel safe
This SigEp alumnus is most well-known for inventing the game of basketball
Who is James Naismith
It is this man who is credited as the primary founder of our fraternity after transferring from Rutgers College in New Jersey
Who is Carter Ashton Jenkens
It was this year that the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity was first established on the University's campus
What is 1949
This practice was officially replaced with the Balanced Man Program across all SigEp chapters in 2015
What is pledging
This value illustrates the University's dedication to making the campus inclusive to all regardless of creed, race, religion, sexuality, etc.
What is inclusion
This SigEp alumnus gained prominence as an actor for his role as 'Hangman' in the film "Top Gun: Maverick", as well as playing the male lead in the recent disaster film "Twisters"
Who is Glen Powell
This number represents the number of men who founded the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity
What is 12
This building, sized at 318,000-square-feet, is the largest single building ever constructed by the state of Maryland
What is the Clarice Performing Arts Center
This quote was stated by SigEp's principal founding father regarding what the fraternity would be like when compared to others
What is "This fraternity will be different"
This value means that all members of the UMD community are equally responsible and committed to uphold the University’s values
What is accountable
This SigEp alumnus is currently serving as the 36th governor of West Virginia
Who is Jim Justice