October 1, 2008

The erection of the structural steel beams for the Gamma Upsilon Learning Center began today.  Through this phase of construction, those visiting the MSU campus will begin to see visible signs of a building taking shape.  Pictures of this phase of construction can be found here. 

September 19, 2008

The Gamma Upsilon Chapter was privaleged to welcome 64 guys as associate members in conjunction with MSU men's BID DAY 2008.  These guys will hopefully continue to improve Sigma Chi as they will become the future leaders of the organization.  Congratulations to all of these young men on their decision!!!  A full list of the 2008 Gamma Upsilon Pledge Class can be found here.

August 28, 2008

The Gamma Upsilon Chapter was privaleged to have 44 guys accept early summer bids through IFC fall 2008 recruitment.  The chapter welcomes these associate members and looks forward to formal IFC recruitment and the associate members that will come as a result of formal rush.  Congratualtions again to these young men as they embark on the tradition of Sigma Chi.

August 1, 2008

The Gamma Upsilon Chapter was honored tonight as a recipient of a 2007-2008 Peterson Significant Chapter Award.  This award is given out annually to those Sigma Chi chapters across the United States and Canada who satisfy the terms and conditions set forth in the award application published by Sigma Chi HQ.  These terms and conditions serve as a great way of evaluating the operating mechanics of a chapter within the ideals set forth by Sigma Chi Fraternity.  Congratulations to the chapter on receiving this prestigious honor, an honor which they have received over 15 previous times.  This is the second time in two years that the chapter has received the Peterson Significant Chapter Award as the chapter was also a recipient for the 2006-2007 school year.  The Chapter also walked away from the Sigma Chi Balfour Leadership Training Workshop as a recipient of the James F. Bash Significant Chapter Improvement Award.  Member Glenn Clark was also honored as the Province Balfour Award Winner for the Southern Province of Sigma Chi.    

July 24, 2008

The Gamma Upsilon House Corporation held an official groundbreaking ceremony for its Learning Center this afternoon at 4pm.  The event was filled with excitment and was attended by numerous undergraduates, alumni, family and friends, including the Mayor of Starkville, Dan Camp, and the MSU Vice-President of Student Affairs, Dr. Bill Kibbler.   

July 21, 2008

The Gamma Upsilon House Corporation will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Learning Center on Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at 4pm.  This event will be preceeded by a quarterly meeting of the House Corporation, with this meeting slated to begin at 3pm.

July 14, 2008

The Gamma Upsilon Jackson Rush Weekend has been deemed a success by chapter Rush Chairmen.  Rush events consisted of cookouts and time spent at the lake, all of which allowed rushees, undergraduates, and alumni to interact, become more acquainted with each other, and learn more about Sigma Chi at Mississippi State.  For additional information on Sigma Chi recruitment at Mississippi State, please click here.

June 30, 2008

The original on-campus Gamma Upsilon Chapter House was razed this morning.  Demolition began at 7am and the structure was reduced to rubble by 10am.  This demolition leaves the site open for the construction of the Gamma Upsilon Learning Center, which will be completed by April 1, 2009.  For more general information on this project, please click here.  For construction information and construction photos of the project, please click here.

May 22, 2008

Today, the Gamma Upsilon House Corporation officially approved the fraternity's Learning Center project.  The project will be completed by Panola Construction out of Batesville, MS.  Demolition of the original on-campus chapter house should commence within the month of June.  A completion date for the project should be about 10 months after construction begins.  This project will be heavily documented via this website through our Chapter Facilities area which can be found by clicking here. 

April 21, 2008

The Men of Sigma Chi proudly welcomed over 250 Gamma Upsilon alums this past weekend as they returned to Mississippi State for the chapter's 70th reuinion.  Undergraduates and alumni enjoyed sharing memories as they attended a Friday night social, a Saturday noon day luncheon, a Saturday afternoon ritual ceremony for all brothers, and a Saturday night party that was definitely a blowout for all generations.  Many thanks to all those who attended and helped organize the event.  Much more information regarding the event can be found via our Alumni pages by clicking here.

April 15, 2008

The Men of Sigma Chi were recognized several times this evening at the 2008 MSU Greek Awards Banquet.  The Chapter received Fraternal Excellence Awards in the areas of Community Service and Alumni Relations.  The Chapter also received the Ritter Outstanding Fraternal Scholarship Award in recognition of its outstanding overall cumulative GPA for the year 2007 of 3.06.  In addition to these chapter awards, member Jonathan Josey was named as the 2007-2008 Greek New Member of the Year and member Glenn Clark was inducted into the Greek Hall of Fame and was named as the 2007-2008 Greek Man of the Year.  Congratulations on a job well done by the chapter as a whole and these two individuals!

April 14, 2008

Members Bran Dawson, Kyle Kimbrough, Rob Puckett, and Heston Ray were chosen today as new members of the Alumni Delegates organization of Mississippi State University.  Alumni Delegates is a prestigious group of students who serve as liasons between the MSU Alumni Association and MSU students.  Bran, Kyle, Rob, and Heston will help continue the tradition of Sigma Chis serving the Alumni Delegate organization, a list which currently includes members Matthew Kimbrough, 2007 Alumni Delegate President; Grant Ridgway, 2007 Alumni Delegate VP of Education; Brett Jeter, 2008 Alumni Delegate Secretary; Blake Jeter, and Hayes Singleton.   Congratulations to all of these members as they continue to expand the campus involvement of our chapter.

April 14, 2008

Member Reed Storey has been chosen as a member of the 2008-2009 MSU male cheerleading squad.  Having Sigma Chi membership in this group of twelve is an awesome accomplishment and it shows our chapters continuing dedication to becoming involved in the entire spectra of extracurricular Bulldog activities.

April 12, 2008

The Men of Sigma Chi would like to thank all those who helped to make our 51st Annual Derby Days such a huge success:  Derby Daddy Brett White; the Ladies of Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, Chi Omega, Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Delta Delta, and Phi Mu Sororities; our Corporate Sponsors; Mississippi State University officials and staff, and many others.  The event has been declared a huge success!  The Men of Sigma Chi were also able to present a check for $50,000 to  Catch-A-Dream Foundation representatives on Saturday, April 11th in front of an estimated crowd of 1500 who came to watch the local sororities compete in a lip sync competition.  This presentation was also made in the presence of several Catch-A-Dream beneficiaries and their families.

More information about and pictures of 2008 Derby Days can be found via the Derby Day page of this website.  It can be accessed by clicking here.    

April 5, 2008

The Men of Sigma Chi would like to thank the Men of Kappa Sigma for allowing them to play them in their 11th Charity Classic.  This event raised $60,000 for the Catch-A-Dream Foundation with the Men of Sigma Chi contributing an initial $6000 to play in the event and then contributing an additional $2500-$4000 in gameday ticket sales.  All these monetary contributions will go to grant the wishes of terminally ill children.  The event can be declared a huge success for both fraternities.  The final score of the 2008 gridiron battle:     

11th Annual Charity Classic Results:           Sigma Chi    18            Kappa Sigma    0

April 4, 2008

Several Sigma Chis were recently inducted into the Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society at Mississippi State.  This leadership and scholarship organization chooses its fifty members on the basis of academic success and leadership experience.  Those recently inducted include Thomas McIntyre, Jonathan Josey, Brandon Bolen, Miles Backstrom, Matt Stratton, Daniel Wynn, and Gary Billington.  These young men have added their names to the long list of Sigma Chis who have been involved with this organization over the past few years.

March 31, 2008

With the 11th Annual Kappa Sigma Charity Classic six days away, the Sigma Chi football team is finalizing and perfecting their game plan.  Charity Bowl, a full-contact football game, will be played between the Mississippi State University Sigma Chi and Kappa Sigma chapters on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at 2 pm.  The game is being played at Scott Field at Davis Wade Stadium.  

The Men of Sigma Chi will be hosting a tailgating event prior to the game at their house.  The event will feature a BBQ plate for all those who attend.  However, this event is private with tickets available through Sam Kitchens, (662) 316-2114.

March 30, 2008

With Spring Break, Easter, and Super Bulldog Weekend behind them, the Men of Sigma Chi are preparing for the last four weeks of the semester.  These weeks will prove to be a busy time during which the fraternity will participate in the 11th ANNUAL KAPPA SIGMA CHARITY CLASSIC, host their 51st ANNUAL DERBY DAYS, host a 70th Anniversary Celebration of their chapter, and host their annual ALL SIG DAY festivities.  The chapter members encourage all rushees, alumni, friends and family to attend these events!   

February 28, 2008

Sigma Chis Joey Melton and Jeremy Bennett were selected today as future Roadrunners for Mississippi State.  As Roadrunners, they will assist the University in recruiting perspective students.  Congratulations to both of them!

February 20, 2008

February 19, 2008

Numerous Sigma Chis stood eagerly outside the Colvard Student Union tonight at 9pm to hear the results of the 2008 SA Student Executive Elections announced.  The offices at stake during this election were SA President, Vice President, Treasurer, Attorney General, and Secretary.  Two Sigma Chis were candidates in this election: Ross Weems ran for the Treasurer position while Blake Jeter was a candidate for Attorney General.  Both candidates were nervous as they awaited the results.

Sophomore Blake Jeter defeated his opponent by a margin of 61% to 39% to seal the Attorney General post.  Results were not as favorable for Ross as he was a candidate in a three way race for treasurer where no candidate recieved 50% of the vote.  Therefore, a runoff election will be held next Tuesday, February 26, 2008 between Ross and Will Moon, a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. 

February 19, 2008