"We do hereby form ourselves into an association for the development of the nobler powers of the mind, the finer feelings of the heart, and for the promotion of friendship and congeniality of feeling."
Philanthropy
The Alpha Nu Chapter of Sigma Chi places a strong emphasis on philanthropy and community service.
Fight Night
Each fall, the Alpha Nu chapter presents Sigma Chi Fight Night benefiting a selected charity. Fight Night is a USA Boxing-regulated, amatuer boxing event that pairs students from various organizations in 3- one minute rounds of boxing. Each boxer is staffed with a professional trainer and medic to insure the participant's safety. This past November, Sigma Chi Fight Night hosted 13 bouts, 2,000 guests and a performance from Texas's own rap artist, Bun B. The chapter was able to donate over $7,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Austin, which provides a safe and constructive environment for local children. The 2011 Sigma Chi Fight Night guarantees to be bigger and better than last year's spectacular event.
Round-up
UT's Inter-fraternity Council sponsors a weekend long event known as Round-up which occurs every Spring. Sigma Chi's participation ranks among the top of participating fraternities. By day, the house is filled with students enjoying boiled crawfish and escaping the heat in slip-n-slides and water slides. The festivities continue into the night where UT students are treated to shows by renowned artists. The Alpha Nu has seen the likes of Slim Thug, Roger Creager, and Chiddy Bang for the historic event. Not only does this event provide top-notch entertainment for the UT campus, it also allows Sigma Chi to raise money for charity thanks to huge student participation. Each year, the event sees bigger crowds and bigger donations.
Derby Days
The Sigma Chi tradtion is back on the University of Texas campus. Derby Days is yet another Alpha Nu Chapter event which benefits the Austin community. It is a week-long contest in which UT sororities compete in various events such as the Tahoe pull, obstacle course, and miniature tricycle race. Contestants gain points for participation and victories. The week concludes with the crowning of the winning sorority as the Derby Queens. The proceeds from the events are split between Sigma Chi's charities and those of the Derby Queens.
Community Service
Keep Austin Beautiful
The Alpha Nu Chapter participates in a street clean-up four times a year in participation with the Keep Austin Beautiful program. All actives and pledges are required to attend to do the part for the Austin community.
Austin Area Tutoring
Brothers of the Alpha Nu chapter travel to various high schools each week to help with homework, and to discuss with the students about the importance of attending college. Our active chapter believes it is very important to mentor the younger students of the Austin community.