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n the spring of 1884, six KU undergraduate
students organized themselves as a "secret
anti-secret" group to undermine the unwarranted
influence that two fraternities had over student
elections. On June 21, 1884, the same six men
received the initial charter for Nu Chapter of Sigma
Nu, the fraternity's tenth chapter and the first
located west of the Mississippi River.
In the 138 years that have passed since Joel
Howard became Nu 1, Nu Chapter has enhanced
the lives of more than 2,500 (and counting)
members. While KU educates the brain, Nu
Chapter teaches values, (Love, Honor, Truth),
life skills (leadership, organization, teamwork),
and brotherhood. For many, these traits became
integral to our personal and career success and
helped make us the men we are today.
138 Years of Leadership
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e are in the unique position as alumni
brothers to shape the future of Nu Chapter
and its greatest asset: Stubbs Mansion. If we
wish for Sigma Nu to maintain its top-tier status
on campus and in recruiting, we must provide
a safe, comfortable, and modern facility where
our members can live and thrive. As other KU
fraternities and the KU dorm system upgrade their
residential offerings, our beloved collegiate home
is no longer the golden gem it once was. We can
choose to re-establish the Governor's Mansion as
the premier Greek property, "the (Black and) Gold
Standard" among all KU fraternity houses.
Stubbs Mansion
on Windmill Hill
Alumni at the 100th celebration in 2021.
2,500 Initiate Celebration in 2019.
