November 15, 2009

The weekend of November 14,2009 the Zeta Theta Chapter of Sigma Chi here at Kettering University reinstalled the Theta Theta Chapter at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. This was an extremely exciting opportunity as almost 46 years ago to the day Theta Theta installed us. This was the first time ever in Sigma Chi history that a Chapter has reinstalled its installing Chapter. All of the brothers of Sigma Chi are were appreciative for the opportunity, and put in much effort to see it’s completion.

November 2, 2009

Taken By Blake Tuazon

Taken By Blake Tuazon

The brothers of Sigma Chi recently hosted our 37th Annual Haunted House on the evening of October 24th. Many great ideas were developed and executed and all of the brothers thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the night’s events. We would like to thank everyone who came out and supported our cause as we raised $790 towards the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We take great pride in our efforts toward helping the community and this event remains one of our strongest thanks to everyone who came and donated your time and money to a great cause.

October 3, 2009

“Founded in 1855, Sigma Chi is one of the oldest fraternities and can be found on over 255 college campuses throughout the United States and Canada. Our leadership qualities, untiring brotherhood and commitment to community service have proven us to be ‘one of the most solid, and easily the best known fraternity in America’”

–Life Magazine

It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you out to the Zeta Theta chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity this winter. As young adults entering the college life, it is our goal to show you just what true brotherhood is, how it can be attained, and when given the right tools, how it can blossom into true lifelong friendships. The fundamental purpose of the Sigma Chi Fraternity is to cultivate an appreciation of and a commitment to the ideals of friendship, justice, and learning. These ideals and objectives have been at the heart of Sigma Chi since its inception in 1855 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. These principles, ever present in the hearts and minds of the Zeta Theta chapter serve as guides for the present and future members of our house.

Our recruitment program is just that; a recruiting of young men on the Kettering University campus who wish to become the leaders of men, both on and off of campus. We accomplish this goal by seeking out the finest of men in regards to their character, convictions, and moral fiber. Our program is structured to allow the brothers of the Zeta Theta Chapter to be readily accessible and willing to assist in uncovering your true character. Our guiding principles, which remain unchanged for over 150 years, continue to define the essence of Sigma Chi, and are in the most basic form, what we seek in those who wish to join our organization.

This term, we will be hosting a wide variety of events at our house in hopes that you will come out and get to know the brotherhood, and what it truly means to become a Sigma Chi of the Zeta Theta Chapter. Our recruitment is a “dry” recruitment, in that we refuse to serve alcohol on the days of our recruitment events. This is a chapter choice that has been made for years now, and has served us in recruiting men of good character, students of fair ability, with ambitious purposes, congenial dispositions, possessed of good morals, and those who have a high sense of honor and a deep sense of personal responsibility.

So again, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the Zeta Theta chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity for fall recruitment. We all hope to see you here, and truly do look forward to getting to know you.

Sincerely,

Dominic Piriano

Sigma Chi Recruitment Chairman

630-776-8060

April 14, 2009

After a long and sucessful work term, we are already on a positive note. We have comfortably moved in and begun our schooling once again. This term as any spring term is pledging, and we have 9 great pledges that our Magister Dominic Piriano will be leading. Welcome to spring and we will be sending more updates as the term progresses. Some things to look forward to include Semi-Formal, Derby Days, and Relay for Life.

February 25, 2009


Alumni Workweekend is scheduled for July 11th through July 19th. This is the time between Spring and Summer terms at Kettering. Hope you can make it out, and donations are always welcome. See you at the work weekend.

December 23, 2008


After studying for many long hours, finishing term projects, and preparing for exams, our Brothers are finally taking a break to spend time with their families before heading back to their respective Co-op Jobs. Much has been completed in the house, renovations on the Pines and the Nursury have been completed and the Country Club is well on it’s way. We look forward to seeing you in 2009.

November 8, 2008

On the weekend of November 8th 2008 the Zeta Theta chapter celebrated its 45th anniversary as a chapter. With over 180 attendees the event had a great turn out of not only undergraduates and alumni, but also bid returnees who will be pledging Sigma Chi in the Spring. The night consisted of a a silent auction, a formal dinner, and a few important speakers including members of Zeta Theta House Corps. Ken Kayser and Paul Cloutier, and 59th Grand Consul Dick Hester. After the speakers were finished and everyone had eaten the floor opened up for dancing and general socializing between the undergrads, alumni and bid returnees. Thank you to all alumni that attended, and we hope to see you at the 50th.

October 24, 2008


This year on October 28th the brothers of Sigma Chi hosted its 36th Annual Haunted Mansion. The brotherhood was able to raise and donate $760 to the Huntsman Cancer Institution. The transformation of our home in Flushing, MI was successfully completed in about 15 hours of work, thanks to all of the hard work and ideas by each brother, and some friends of the house. I would like to thank all of those who helped out as tour guides and who helped set up the house. Without the efforts of everyone we would not have been so successful. It is easy to see, after an event like this, just how much our organization cares for its community, and how much our brotherhood can accomplish when we set our minds to it. Thanks again to all those that helped, it truly was an incredible evening!

In Hoc Signo Vinces,
Brian Jones
Public Relations Chair

Spring 2008


I would like to congratulate the newest members of the Zeta Theta chapter; Rob Clark, Jake Karhoff, Blake Tuazon, Anthony Marchioni, Brian Jones, Harold Dost, Chris Pueppke, Dan Hirdler, and Dan Johnson. This group of fine young men were initiated in May, 2008. As a class of different temperaments, talents and convictions they helped each other grow together to build that strong bond we all hold so dear. Throughout the pledging term they spent a lot of time learning the history and values of Sigma Chi, volunteering in the community, raising money for the American Cancer Society, being involved in school clubs while still maintaining high academics. I wish them the best of luck, but I am confident that they are ready to become the enduring leaders of tomorrow. I want to thank my Kustos, Paul Jon Perla and everyone else who helped throughout the term, for it would not have been possible without the effort from all.

Andrew Melisz
Magister ‘08

October 27th, 2007

On Saturday, October 27th we hosted our 35th Annual Sigma Chi Haunted Mansion. This year we were able to raise and donate $800 to The Children’s Miracle Network – Hurley Hospital Ward. Thanks to the help of brothers and friends, we were able to reconstruct the house from regular living conditions to a night of terror in just 11 hours. It is truly amazing to see how much can be done for the community, when a little hard work and several people come together for a good cause. This proves that we can make a difference in our area!

In Hoc,
Lance Wildman
Events Chair

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