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Sigma Alpha Mu
File:SAMCrest.jpg
Founded: November 26, 1909 at City College of New York
Founders:
  • Ira N. Lind
  • Jacob Kaplan
  • Lester Cohen
  • Samuel Ginsberg
  • Hyman I. Jacobson
  • David D. Levinson
  • Abraham N. Kerner
  • Adolph I. Fabis
Colors: Purple and White
Flower: Purple Aster

Sigma Alpha Mu (ΣΑΜ) also known as "Sammy" is a College fraternity founded at the City College of New York in 1909.[1] Originally only for Jewish men,[1] Sigma Alpha Mu remained so until 1953, when members from all backgrounds were accepted. Originally headquartered in New York, Sigma Alpha Mu has relocated its international headquarters to Indianapolis, Indiana. Sigma Alpha Mu now has 69 chapters and colonies in the United States and Canada.

Mission and creed

Sigma Alpha Mu's stated mission is "to guide each undergraduate member toward a more meaningful life, to prepare members for responsible fraternity and community involvement, and to create social and service opportunities for its alumni." Its creed is "To foster and maintain among its sons a spirit of fraternity, a spirit of mutual moral aid and support; to instill and maintain in the hearts of its sons love for and loyalty to Alma Mater and its ideals; to inculcate among its sons such ideals as will result in actions worthy of the highest precepts of true manhood, democracy, and humanity."[2]

Community service

Sigma Alpha Mu members, through their chapters, participate in service in the communities in which their respective colleges are located. Bounce for Beats, a national service project, was begun in the 1960s. Scores of chapters bouncing a basketball to symbolize the heartbeat—or now conducting other basketball-related events—have collected hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthy causes including the American Heart Association and Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Since 1995, proceeds from the event have benefited the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.[3]

In 2005, ΣΑΜ chose the Alzheimer's Association as its service project where they raise donations for Alzheimer's Research.[4] Association board member Marshall Gelfand was instrumental in forging the partnership between the two organizations and received the fraternity's Certificate of Merit in 2005, which is awarded to ΣΑΜ alumni whose service and achievements in community endeavors are worthy of special recognition. Donations raised by the fraternity are part of The Judy Fund, established in 2003 on behalf of Mr. Gelfand's wife who in 1995, at just 61 years of age, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Mrs. Gelfand passed away in 2004. Alzheimer's Association's fastest growing individual named fund, The Judy Fund, has raised more than $2.5 million. [citation needed]

An example of ΣΑΜ's philanthorpy can be seen when Gamma Nu Chapter at San Diego State University held a benefit at the Playboy Mansion on April 14 2007. The event featured performances by Akon, Dolla and Black Violin, and it also included silent and live auctions.[5]

Chapters

Main article: List of Sigma Alpha Mu Chapters

Notable members

Arts & Sciences

Business & Finance

Entertainment

Sports

Government

Judiciary

References

  1. ^ a b Sanua, Marianne Rachel. 'Going Greek': A social history of Jewish college fraternities in the United States, 1895-1945. Columbia University. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |origdate= ignored (|orig-date= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "About Us". Sigma Alpha Mu. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
  3. ^ Want, Ryan (March 31 2004). "Sammy raises more than $1,000 in Bounce for Beats benefit". Indiana Daily Student. Retrieved 2006-12-10. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "News". Sigma Alpha Mu. July 1 2005. Retrieved 2007-01-19. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "The 3rd Annual Sammy Sideout Benefit for Alzheimer's Association". Retrieved 2007-04-04.
  6. ^ Hanson, Frederic (September 29 2005). "Absolutely, 'Positively Fourth Street'". Minnesota Daily. Retrieved 2007-04-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Don Most at IMDb
  8. ^ "Greeks in Congress". Capital Fraternal Caucus. Retrieved 2007-04-05.
  9. ^ "Rothstein To Highest Court" (PDF). the OCTAGONIAN of Sigma Alpha Mu Summer 2006. Retrieved 2007-4-26. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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