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| − | [[Image:Snu_Coatofarms.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Coat of Arms of Sigma Nu]]
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| − | '''Sigma Nu''', the honor fraternity, was founded in 1869 at Virginia Military Institute. For more than 110 years, the Delta Theta chapter at Knox has been a prominent leader in academics, sports and community service. Sigma Nu’s mission continues today to develop ethical and honorable leaders of society through the development of the minds, hearts and characters of its members.
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| − | == History in Galesburg ==
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| − | The oldest chapter of a fraternity on the Knox College campus, Sigma Nu was originally founded as Delta Theta, a local fraternity at nearby Lombard College in 1861. In 1891, Delta Theta became affiliated with the national Sigma Nu Fraternity. The Chapter was allowed to keep Delta Theta as its chapter designation, even though it is out of sequence with the other national chapters. It is only one of two Sigma Nu chapters allowed to do this.
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| − | == Reputation ==
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| − | Sigma Nu has a reputation of standing in contrast to many common fraternity stereotypes. Over the years, the fraternity has attracted a diverse range of brothers representing many interests, nationalities, and sexual orientations.
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| − | Sigma Nu Delta Theta also has a reputation of academic excellence, and has consistently had one of the two highest Chapter grade point averages among fraternities at Knox.
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| − | While certainly diverse, the constituent members of Sigma Nu tend not to drink as much as members of [[TKE]], and are less frequently varsity athletes than members of [[Beta]].
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| − | == Chapter House ==
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| − | The Sigma Nu chapter house is located at 556 S. West Street across from the [[Quad]] loading dock. It is the smallest chapter house of any fraternity at Knox by square footage, and shares the lowest housing capacity with [[Sigma Chi]].
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| − | == Parties ==
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| − | Sigma Nu parties are typically smaller than those of other fraternities, with the number of guests fluctuating throughout the night. There is often [[dancing]], but the dance floor is seldom packed for the entire party. Exceptions occur--the 80s dance party of [[2005-06]] and the James Bond Party on April 20, 2007 are prime examples of this.
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| − | Parties throughout the year include "Sunrise" and "Sunset" at the beginning and end of the year (formerly "Tequila Sunrise" and "-Sunset"), "Sigma Boo", a Halloween party, "Party With a Heart On", a Valentines' party, and many others.
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| − | There are typically fewer "unofficial" parties at Sigma Nu. On weekends when there is not a registered party, Sigma Nu's will often be seen at other parties around campus, including those of other fraternities.
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| − | Women can usually feel secure that they will not be sexually harassed at a SNu party.
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| − | == Outside Resources ==
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| − | * [http://www.deltathetatimes.org The Official Website of the Delta Theta (Knox) Chapter of Sigma Nu]
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| − | * [http://www.sigmanu.org The Official Website of the Sigma Nu Fraternity]
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| − | [[Category:Fraternities and sororities]]
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