Sigma Phi Epsilon

ΣΦΕ (Sigma Phi Epsilon), commonly nicknamed SigEp or SPE, is a social fraternity for male college students in the United States. It was founded on November 1, 1901 at Richmond College, now the University of Richmond, and its national headquarters remains in Richmond, Virginia. It was founded on three principles: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love. It is the largest social fraternity in the United States in terms of current undergraduate membership, and the fourth largest in terms of total members initiated.

Sig Ep is the house behind Orchard Hill next to the admissions office. The Sigma Phi Epsilon Massachusetts Alpha Chapter - 1912 - can be found at http://www.sigepmassalpha.com

[edit] Statistics and awards

• Largest Fraternity at UMass
• Largest Fraternity in the Country
• Largest Fraternity House at UMass

• Silver Chapter Award 2006
• Junior Fraternity Man of the year 2006
• President of the Year 2006
• Fraternity Man of the Year 2006
• Philanthropic Program of the Year 2006
• Advisor of the Year 2006

[edit] Notable alumni

• Steve Altes - Humorist
• Doug Atkins - Pro Football Hall of Fame Defensive end, Chicago Bears/New Orleans Saints/Cleveland Browns
• Joe Don Baker - Actor
• Kendall Baker - President - Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio
• Steve Bartlett - Former U.S. Congressman, Dallas, Texas
• Robert L. Bartley - Editor, The Wall Street Journal
• Col. Karol J. Bobko - Space Shuttle Commander, NASA
• Bill Brown - Pro Bowl running back, Minnesota Vikings
• Ronald H. Brown - Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce (first African-American member of SigEp)
• Curt Carlson - Founder Carlson Companies, TGI Fridays, Radisson Hotels
• Sean Casey - First Baseman, Pittsburgh Pirates
• David Coleman - "The Dating Doctor," Inspiration for the movie and character "Hitch"
• Ward Connerly - Civil Rights Activist
• Jose "Pepi" Diaz - Contestant on The Apprentice 5
• Bill Doba - Head football coach, Washington State University
• John E. Douglas - Former Chief, FBI Investigative Support Unit
• Kenneth T. Derr - Chairman, Chevron Oil
• Douglas C. Engelbart - Inventor of the computer mouse
• John Engler - Governor, State of Michigan
• John Fina - Tackle, Buffalo Bills
• Richard J. Gannon - Quarterback, Oakland Raiders, NFL MVP 2002
• Theodore S. "Dr. Seuss" Geisel - Author
• Tod Goldberg - Author
• John Goodman - Actor
• Orel Hershiser - Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cy Young Award Winner, 1988
• Thomas O. Hicks - Owner, Dallas Stars & Texas Rangers
• THsteven Bartoth - Catcher and Pitcher, Oakland Athlics
• Gene Keady - Former Head Coach, Purdue University Men's Basketball
• Bob Lilly - Pro Football Hall of Fame Tackle, Dallas Cowboys
• Dallas Long - Olympic shotputter, 1960 silver medalist & 1964 gold medalist
• John Arthur Love - Governor, State of Colorado
• Terry J. Lundgren - President & CEO, Neiman Marcus
• Scott McClellan - White House Press Secretary, 2003–2006
• Dr. James Naismith - Inventor of Basketball
• Kent C. "Oz" Nelson - Retired Chairman & CEO, United Parcel Service
• Davey O'Brien - Heisman Trophy winning quarterback, 1938
• Carroll O'Connor - Actor
• Scott Farrel - The Hurricane
• Harold A. Poling - Retired Chairman & CEO, Ford Motor Company Motor Company
• Alma Richards - Olympic high jumper, 1912 gold medalist
• Sean Mussleman - Professional Stiff
• Johnny Robinson - Strong safety, Kansas City Chiefs, All-Time All-AFL Team
• Roy R. Romer - Former Governor, State of Colorado
• Ben McHugh - Former NFL Player
• Joseph R. Salley - Co-Founder College Life Publications
• Gary Shepard - ABC television network reporter
• J.C. Snead - Professional golfer
• Dan Ludwig - Former UMass Punter
• Robert Stempel - Retired Chairman and CEO, General Motors Corporation
• Dave Thomas - Founder, Wendy's
• Bill Tragos - Founder, TBWA
• Fred L. Turner - Chairman, McDonald's Corporation
• Cecil H. Underwood - Governor, State of West Virginia
• Edward H. Vick, Jr. - President, Young & Rubicam Advertising
• Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. - Former Chief of Naval Operations & Member of Joint Chiefs of Staff