Sigma Sigma Explained

Sigma Sigma
Letters:Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΣΣ
Crest:File:The_crest_of_Sigma_Sigma_fraternity.jpg
Birthplace:University of Cincinnati
Affiliation:Independent
Status:Active
Type:Honor society
Scope:Local
Mission:All matters transacted shall be for the good of the order and of the University of Cincinnati.
Colors: Black & Gold
Lifetime:800+
Publication:Sigma Sigma Members Newsletter
Address:c/o Sigma Sigma
University of Cincinnati (1196)
PO Box 2187
City:Columbus
State:Georgia
Zip Code:31902
Country:United States
Chapters:1
Emphasis:Seniors

Sigma Sigma (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΣΣ) is a men's upperclassmen honorary fraternity at the University of Cincinnati. Founded in 1898, it is the oldest of such organizations at the University of Cincinnati.

History

Sigma Sigma was founded in the summer of 1898 by Parke Johnson, Russell Wilson, Robert Humphreys, Walter Everhardt, Charles W. Adler, Smith Hickenlooper, Andrew Hickenlooper, and Ada Innes. Created as a sophomore society, by 1902 Sigma Sigma had become known as an upperclassmen male organization. The purpose has remained the same, advancement of the University of Cincinnati, which has been carried out in many ways since the founding.[1] [2]

The constitution of the organization is as follows, "The name of the organization shall be Sigma Sigma. All matters transacted shall be for the good of the order and of the University of Cincinnati. This constitution shall not be amended."[3]

Symbols

The society's colors are black and gold.

Activities

An annual tradition since 1939, each year Sigma Sigma holds a carnival for the student body with booths run by several student organizations.[4] The carnival traditionally brings thousands of people to campus and Sigma Sigma uses the proceeds for various donations back to the university.[5] Since the completion of the Sigma Sigma Commons, the Carnival is annually held in the space. Previously, the carnival was hosted at the Armory Fieldhouse and Nippert Stadium.

Another tradition of the organization is the long-standing award of Mr. Bearcat. The honor recognizes a graduating senior man who has achieved academic success, demonstrated leadership in diverse settings, and contributed to the University of Cincinnati with Bearcat spirit. The award has been given annually by Sigma Sigma since 1949.[6]

Philanthropy

Since its founding, the organization has sponsored several events and philanthropic goals for the university, with the organization's membership donating over $72 million as of 2019.[7]

Leading up to the organization's centennial in 1998, the society contributed to the university through the Sigma Sigma Commons as part of the 1991 master plan of the campus. The society raised over $1.8 million to complete the project, which encapsulates 3.5 acres and includes a granite amphitheater seats for 1,850 people and the 64 ft tall Ronald Walker Tower.[8]

The organization donated the ceremonial mace that is carried in by the university marshal before each commencement ceremony.[9]

Notable members

Following are notable members of Sigma Sigma.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History . . websites.omegafi.com/omegaws/sigmasigmacincinnati . Omega Fi . 19 May 2020 .
  2. Web site: SIGMA SIGMA . . 9 Sep 1960 . digital.libraries.uc.edu . University of Cincinnati News Record . 16 . 26 May 2020 .
  3. Web site: Cheung . Ariel . 15 Nov 2009 . Sigma Sigma taps new members . 19 May 2020 . newsrecord.org . University of Cincinnati News Record.
  4. Web site: Cohen . Molly . 12 Apr 2015 . Students tee off fundraiser with golf-themed carnival . 19 May 2020 . newsrecord.org . University of Cincinnati News Record.
  5. Web site: Fuller . Dawn . 14 May 2008 . Sigma Sigma Carnival At UC Promises A Blast From the Past . 19 May 2020 . uc.edu . University of Cincinnati.
  6. Web site: . Mr. Bearcat Award . 19 May 2020 . libraries.uc.edu . UC Libraries.
  7. Web site: Byrne . Aidan . 7 Nov 2019 . What is Sigma Sigma Commons named after? . 19 May 2020 . newsrecord.org . University of Cincinnati News Record.
  8. Web site: University of Cincinnati grads continue to demonstrate loyalty to UC through Sigma Sigma . . Aug 2010 . UC Magazine . 19 May 2020 .
  9. Web site: . 10 Dec 2021 . FALL 2021 COMMENCEMENT . 7 Feb 2022 . uc.edu . University of Cincinnati . 10 . The mace carried by the university marshal is the gift of Sigma Sigma. From the fourteenth century, the ceremonial mace was used by civil and ecclesiastical authorities. Today, carried as an emblem of authority and prestige, it is commonly used to indicate the official opening of ceremonies..
  10. Web site: . Roster . 19 May 2020 . websites.omegafi.com/omegaws/sigmasigmacincinnati . Omega Fi.
  11. Web site: Cheung . Ariel . 15 Nov 2009 . Sigma Sigma taps new members . 19 May 2020 . newsrecord.org . University of Cincinnati News Record . Students who were tapped include Zach Collaros, a third-year student and UC quarterback.
  12. Web site: . Roster . 19 May 2020 . websites.omegafi.com/omegaws/sigmasigmacincinnati . Omega Fi.
  13. Web site: Cheung . Ariel . 15 Nov 2009 . Sigma Sigma taps new members . 19 May 2020 . newsrecord.org . University of Cincinnati News Record . Other new members include Jason Kelce, offensive lineman for the Bearcats.
  14. Web site: Perry . Michael . Mar 2015 . Seeing Sean . 21 May 2020 . UC Magazine . Kilpatrick earned his degree and was selected to join Sigma Sigma, a UC men’s honorary fraternity founded in 1898 that emphasizes leadership and loyalty to the University of Cincinnati..
  15. Web site: . Blog . 21 May 2020 . gobearcats.com . University of Cincinnati News Record . "'Our stadium's named after Jimmy Nippert, who in the game against Miami of Ohio got cleated and a month later died,' recalled Goebel, the noted historian. 'If they don't know it, I'm going to tell everybody. I'm a Sigma Sigma and he's a Sigma Sigma too.'".
  16. Web site: . 25 Nov 1964 . Sigma Sigma Chooses Men At Saturday's Miami Game . 21 May 2020 . digital.libraries.uc.edu . University of Cincinnati News Record . 1 .
  17. Web site: . 14 May 2012 . JK Schaffer Tabbed As UC's 2012 Mr. Bearcat Award Winner . 21 May 2020 . gobearcats.com . UC Athletics . He is a member of the Sigma Sigma honorary fraternity.
  18. Web site: . 7 Jun 2010 . UC Athletics Ends Year with All-Sports Banquet . 21 May 2020 . gobearcats.com . UC Athletics . This past fall, he was inducted into the University's honorary society Sigma Sigma, which recognizes students who have made significant contributions to the University..
  19. Web site: . TONY TRABERT . 21 May 2020 . gobearcats.com . UC Athletics . Sigma Sigma and ULEX member at UC..
  20. 850329491444551681 . Prez_Pinto . Before becoming CEO of J. C. Penney, Myron Ullman was a part of Student Government, Homecoming Cmte., Sigma Sigma, Cincinnatus, IFC & more . 7 Apr 2017.
  21. Web site: Tony Yates: Former University of Cincinnati basketball player and coach dies at 82 . Perry . Michael . 17 May 2020 . enquirer.com . . 21 May 2020 . At UC, Yates was also a member of Sigma Sigma men’s honorary..
  22. Web site: Tyrone Yates . . 2005 . ohiostatehouse.org . Ohio State House . 21 May 2020 .

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