Sigma Nu Fraternity
Love, Honor, & Truth
Spring 2026
Winter is slowly turning to spring on the Cornell campus. We have exciting news to share; Sigma Nu had a very successful spring rush in January, with 24 new brothers! This includes 23 freshmen and one sophomore. This means our full house will get even fuller with the number of brothers living in the house next fall to be in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Continued appreciation to the undergraduate leadership who are driving our effort to be the best house on the hill, as well as important contributions from our alumni, including GTPA officers and others.
We extend an invitation to all our alumni to join us in Ithaca in June for Cornell Reunion. We’ll be hosting the ’1 and ’6 class years at Reunion and invite them and their families to attend our open houses and alumni receptions. We’ll do this on both Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at 230 Willard Way. No RSVP is needed and join us for refreshments while touring the house and property, rekindling connections with alumni, and making new friends.
We are building on our momentum with our important giving campaign for this school year: Building Our Future, Honoring Our Past. This effort is vital to ensure that our now-115-year-old chapter house continues to stand strong. Our goal is to raise $300,000 during the 2025–2026 school year to fund a series of improvements and restoration work, including exterior painting, bathroom upgrades, roof and gutter replacement, and more. The campaign is off to a strong start, with $160,000 raised through March 1, 2026, with two alumni brothers committing to match dollar for dollar the first $50,000 each in giving by other alumni. You can join other alumni now by paying your dues, by making an additional Building Our Future contribution to the Gamma Theta Property Association, or by making a donation to our Fall Creek Leadership Foundation. Some work has already been completed, such as roof repairs, and other work is underway, such as refurbishing the pool and chapter rooms, but we are dependent on additional giving to fund other projects.
Sigma Nu is looking great as, over the last few years, we’ve updated all the windows, installed new flooring in the Great Hall and in all bedrooms, and made other improvements. As always, the views down to the lake and beyond are spectacular, and the brothers regularly use the backyard for social activities. Check out this photo gallery to see what Sigma Nu looks like today! Thank you to all alumni for your continued support of our chapter!
Sigma Nu brothers continue to gather in Ithaca and around the country. You can check out our photo galleries from recent events to see who was there.
Where Are They Now? The Reunion Year ’1 and ’6 Classes of Sigma Nu
Brothers from near and far headed back to campus in June for Cornell Reunion. We invite all alumni to bring their family and friends and join us at our Reunion alumni reception and open house. The house will be open on both FFriday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Come join us for refreshments, check the view down to the lake, and meet friends old and new. No RSVP is required. In the meantime, we’ve reached out to our Reunion-year alumni to find out what they’ve been up to with a set of profiles. Enjoy!
Alumni Giving to Sustain the Chapter
Alumni can support the chapter in two ways:
- Pay class dues to support the alumni communication program, alumni events, and routine house maintenance.
- Donate to the Building Our Future, Honoring Our Past campaign to raise $300,000 during the 2025–2026 school year to fund a series of improvements and restoration work, including exterior painting, bathroom upgrades, roof replacement, new composite pictures, and more. We are excited to let you know this campaign is off to a strong start, with two alumni committing to match dollar for dollar the first $100,000 in giving by other alumni.
Click on the “Give to Sigma Nu†tab and use the drop-down menu for more information on the giving options and how to make your donation. Please consider giving to one or both pathways. The generosity of Gamma Theta alumni for stepping up to meet these needs every year is appreciated greatly.
Interested in Joining Sigma Nu Cornell?
Welcome to the Gamma Theta Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity chartered at Cornell University in 1901. Our chapter has a long, storied history at Cornell with more than 1,100 living alumni.
Mission
· To develop ethical leaders and perpetuate lifelong friendships.
· To foster personal growth of its members.
Central Values
· Love
· Honor
· Truth
Zero-Tolerance Policy
The Chapter has zero-tolerance for the following:
· All forms of hazing (physical and psychological)
· Sexual misconduct
· Use of hard liquor and drinking games
· Presence of alcohol in any form at New Member events
· Illegal drug use
Chapter Lodge
The Chapter Lodge, at 230 N. Willard Way, was built in 1910 using durable reinforced concrete construction. The Lodge overlooks Cayuga Lake and the property borders Fall Creek at the location of Ithaca Falls. For a photographic tour, click here.
If you are interested in joining Sigma Nu, please contact one of our officers and a member of the Sigma Nu team will be in touch with you!
To learn more about Sigma Nu Cornell and our brotherhood please click here.
Your Generosity Matters
Alumni dues and contributions go a long way to enhance 230 Willard Way, and recent improvements include new windows in the entire house, Great Hall furniture restoration and new kitchen storage and refrigeration equipment and appliances.
Pay alumni dues online
and contribute to Sigma Nu today!
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