Lindley Bothwell Gives $499,440 through Planned Giving
In August 2018, Sigma Alpha Epsilon received its largest estate gift since our founding in 1856. Lindley Bothwell (Southern California ’22) was a founder member of the chapter at USC, became an Honorary Eminent Supreme Archon, and volunteered in numerous other roles for our organization. Bothwell died in June 1986 at the age of 84, […]
We Must Take a Stand for our Brotherhood
Today on behalf of our members and chapter, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and a group of sororities, fraternities and students filed a pair of lawsuits challenging Harvard’s sanctions policy that punishes students who join off-campus, single-sex social organizations. This is a watershed moment for us all. SAE is committed in the spirit of Phi Alpha to […]
Ten Years – A Road To Gratitude
There are moments in life that stay with us forever. One such moment for me was several years ago, the day I first heard the name Carson Starkey while I was watching “CBS Sunday Morning.” I was stunned and saddened as I heard about the senseless loss of Carson and the connection of this tragedy to […]
Join us for the first ever Executives Academy
Sigma Alpha Epsilon has long been known as a leader in educational programs in the Greek world. But are we ones to rest on our laurels? No! We strive to improve programming every year and as part of this effort, we are pleased to be hosting the all new, first ever Executives Academy in Chicago from January […]
Building Our Future: The Positive Impact of SAE’s Hard Liquor Ban
by Thomas Jahde, Eminent Archon (Georgia Tech ’19) When Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity announced the “Next Steps 2018” initiatives in May 2018, there was one component that resonated above all others: starting June 1, any alcohol at Fraternity events involving undergraduates must not exceed 15% ABV. SAE had recognized there were issues and now, many […]
Mark Your Calendars for the 163rd Anniversary Convention
Mark your calendars for the 163rd Sigma Alpha Epsilon Anniversary Convention. While we are several months away from the events, we hope this advance information will help with your planning. Date: June 20-22, 2019 Host City: Louisville, Kentucky Hotel: Louisville Downtown Marriott Registration Information Regular Registration: April 1, 2019 – May 1, 2019 Closes at 9:00 p.m. (CST.) Undergraduate […]
Run So They Can Ride
by Joe Anderson, Province Xi Archon After reviving the tradition last year, the chapter at Western Kentucky University (Kentucky Beta) elected to continue the “Run so They Can Ride” relay in 2018—a 100 mile run from their campus to Middle Tennessee State prior to the football game between the two schools. The event raises money […]
DeVotie Ritual Institute 2018: Recap Video & Photos
This past weekend (November 9-10, 2018), over 300 brothers from across the country made the pilgrimage to Levere Memorial Temple in Evanston, Illinois—home of the DeVotie Ritual Institute. Both undergraduate and alumni learned from each other and an outstanding facilitation team about the practice and implementation of our Ritual. Members were able to explore the […]
Veterans Day: Never Forget Our Lasting Bonds
by Will Grimsley, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation CEO It’s Veterans Day 2018, the day we remember and celebrate those who have served our nation in the uniforms of the Armed Forces. This year it’s also the day we mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, once called “the war to end […]
A Great Way to End 2018
I remember it like yesterday – my first day on campus – the excitement of a new adventure, a new chapter in my life. One of the best decisions I made was to join SAE. I didn’t know it at the time, but the SAE values I was learning and the connections I was making […]
