Parents
Dear Parents:
The Mu Chapter of Sigma Pi at Cornell University recently celebrated 110 years of existence. It has over 65 undergraduate brothers, more than 1,350 alumni, and a strong and dedicated alumni board. It is part of Cornell’s Greek system, with an overall GPA of 3.501, making the chapter the fourth highest-ranked fraternity in terms of academic standing at the university. Mu Chapter is part of Sigma Pi International, which was founded in 1897 at Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana. Sigma Pi International comprises 123 active chapters, six colonies, and over 95,000 alumni.
The Mu Chapter of Sigma Pi represents Greek life at its highest levels, including academic achievement, philanthropy and community involvement, leadership and mentorship opportunities, and lifelong brotherhood.
Please look though this site for information about what it means to be a brother of Mu Chapter. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our academic or resident advisors or any of our board members.
History
In the spring of 1913, a group of 15 male Cornell undergraduates organized to form a fraternity, calling themselves the Alpha Chapter of Omega Delta. A house was leased at 636 Stewart Avenue (still standing) for the new brothers. In 1915, the growing fraternity purchased the house of a professor at 730 University Avenue for $20,000 for its 28 brothers. The new fraternity continued to flourish and soon petitioned Sigma Pi Fraternity of the United States to become a chapter. The petition was granted, and on May 18, 1917, the fraternity became the Mu Chapter of Sigma Pi.
To meet the needs of the growing fraternity, a new wing was added to the house in 1942, and a new kitchen, dining room, and front porch were added in 1958. A comprehensive remodeling project in 1994 ended in disaster as a workman’s error resulted in a fire that destroyed much of the house. Before the blaze was extinguished, the fraternity’s architect was told to start work on plans for an entirely new house, incorporating the parts of the house not destroyed by fire. The new and improved house was opened in 1999. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the fraternity, over 250 alumni and undergraduates gathered for the Centennial Celebration, a weekend of festivities in the fall of 2013. We look forward to the next 100 years of Sigma Pi Fraternity at Cornell!
Core Values
Promote Fellowship
Develop character and leadership
Advance heightened moral awareness
Enable academic achievement
Inspire service
Creed
I believe in Sigma Pi, a Fellowship of kindred minds, united in Brotherhood to advance Truth and Justice, to promote Scholarship, to encourage Chivalry, to diffuse Culture, and to develop Character, in the Service of God and Man; and I will strive to make real the Fraternity’s ideals in my own daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get access to my son’s Greekbill?
Your son will need to give you access to his Greekbill account by making you a secondary user.
When are charges billed on Greekbill?
There is a cycle of the bills each semester.
| Semester | Bill Date | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | July 9 | August 5 |
| Spring | December 9 | January 5 |
There are also monthly invoices that are sent on the 9th of every month stating that there is a balance on the account. There are also options within your account to have the bills texted to you or to be notified via text that you have a balance owed.
Academic and Resident Advisors
Faculty Advisor
John Haggerty ’78
jjh56@cornell.edu
John is a senior lecturer in Industrial Labor Relations (ILR) at Cornell and manages the ILR Executive Education business. He is a member of the Sigma Pi Cornell Mu Chapter alumni board and serves as its treasurer. John spent 27 years as a human resources manager, including 21 years at General Electric, where he was the vice president of human resources for the Industrial Systems business. He received his PhD in 2010.
Resident Advisor
Zion Sherin
I am Zion Sherin. I graduated Cornell last year, having studied applied economics and management in the Dyson School of Business. In an undergrad, I was active on campus and was a brother in both a social and professional fraternity, along with being a residential advisor on campus. I am currently CPR certified and have taken courses in fire safety prevention and evacuation. In my spare time, I enjoy poker, skiing, boxing, and working on my startup.
