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Spring 2018 Newsletter

Psi Chapter of Sigma Chi at the University of Virginia

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The Constantine Sig Chapter additions Create More spaCe for Brotherhood experienCes Psi Raises $23,000 for UVA Children's Hospital A fter a very successful 2017-18 school year, the Psi Chapter of Sigma Chi is aiming to end the spring semester on a strong note. The Brothers of Psi Chapter continue to be intensely involved at the University of Virginia. Our membership includes varsity athletes, dedicated volunteers, and high-achieving students who consistently reflect well on our fraternity. New Additions Benefit Philanthropy and Strengthen Brotherhood The new social space and Chapter Room at 608 Preston Place have opened up exciting opportunities for the Psi Chapter over this past year. While the expanded outside area is certainly great for social events, it represents something much more important to the Brotherhood. For example, we were able to utilize this new space for our Derby Days philanthropy this year, allowing us to connect with an increased number of community members in an effort to raise money for the UVA Children's Hospital. This year we were very happy to provide over $23,000 to this great cause, an increase over last year's total. The new Chapter Room has also been a valuable addition to the Psi Chapter, as Brothers have taken full advantage of this new study space. No matter the time of day, Brothers can be found in the Chapter Room enjoying each other's friendship and strengthening the bonds of our Brotherhood. On-Campus Involvement Our Brothers take great pride in being active, contributing members of the Charlottesville community. Many Brothers are involved in volunteer work through Madison House programs that range from coaching youth lacrosse and basketball, to volunteering at the local Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. The Psi Chapter also has Brothers serving as student tutors, counselors with Camp Kesem, and even one Brother acting as the community service chair of UVA's chapter of the National Health Pre- professional Honor Society. The Brotherhood is also very involved in athletic pursuits here at the University of Virginia. There are multiple Brothers playing on the varsity squash team, as well as the varsity basketball team. In addition, a great number of Brothers participate on club sports teams, including club lacrosse, soccer, basketball, rugby, hockey, and skiing. Two Brothers also serve as the captains of the varsity squash and club rugby teams. In addition, our Brothers invest a significant amount of time in extracurricular organizations outside of Sigma Chi. Examples of these activities include NROTC, One Goal, Camp Kesem, Pancakes for Parkinson's, IFC, Fill the Hill, McIntire Investment Institute, and more. As the current school year comes to an end, the Psi Chapter is proud to uphold a longstanding tradition of service and leadership within both the Charlottesville and UVA communities. Academic Success The Psi Chapter meets the academic challenge presented by the University of Virginia with eagerness and determination. Our Brotherhood includes Jefferson and Rodman Scholars, as well as a host of Brothers pursuing challenging majors. Many of our Brothers were recently accepted into the McIntire School of Commerce and the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. There are numerous Brothers involved in local scientific research, and a number of our members have secured internships with major companies in cities like Washington D.C., New York, and Boston. Looking Ahead Looking towards the future, the Psi Chapter is working in coordination with the Inter-Sorority Council to expand Derby Days philanthropic participation outside of the traditional Greek Community. We will be reaching out to various student organizations, as well as NPHC chapters, the historically African American fraternities and sororities, and MGC chapters, which are dedicated to specific multicultural communities. Not only will this affirm our commitment to an inclusive and empowering philanthropy experience, it will expand our participation base and provide the potential to raise even more money to benefit the UVA Children's Hospital. We are very excited about the opportunity to improve the philanthropy experience and tap into the greater energy and resources of the Charlottesville community as a whole. In hoc, Matthew Coulter '20, Tribune Sean Fitzgerald '19, Consul spf4hy@virginia.edu (Left) Bid Day, February 3, 2018. (Right) The Psi Chapter intramural floor hockey team after winning the IM championship, one of many intramural trophies won by the Psi Chapter this year. Grand Consul of Sigma Chi, Tommy Geddings, visits the Psi Chapter after the 2018 Sigma Chi Provincial Conference held in Charlottesville.

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