Sigma Nu
| Founded: | January 1, 1869 |
| Type: | Social, Honor |
| Scope: | United States, Canada |
| Motto: | Excelling with Honor |
| Colors: | Gold, White, Black |
| Symbol: | Serpent |
| Flower: | White Rose |
| Philanthropy | Helping Hand Initiative |
| Chapters: | 195 |
| Members: | 206,600 lifetime |
| Headquarters: | 9 Lewis Str., P.O. Box 1869, Lexington Virginia |
| Homepage: | http://www.sigmanu.org |
| Coe's Chapter Webpage: | http://www.public.coe.edu/organizations/SigmaNu/ |
| Chapter Facts: | Sigma Nu's past is a proud and colorful one. Founded by three cadets at the Virginia Military Institute, Sigma Nu represented a radical departure from the times. The system of physical abuse and hazing of underclassmen at VMI led to James Frank Hopkins, Greenfield Quarles, and James McIlvaine Riley to form the "Legion of Honor" which soon became Sigma Nu fraternity. And thus America's first "Honor" fraternity was established. The Beta Epsilon Chater at Coe College was founded in 1954 to continue its tradition of excellence. Its members strive not only to become ethical leaders through Sigma Nu's leadership program LEAD, but also to perpetuate lifelong friendships and foster the personal growth of mind, heart, and character. |