Derby Days 2025 Breaks Record

Over $67,000 For the Kids

We are pleased to report that Derby Days 2025 was a record-breaking success! The undergraduate brothers raised over $67,000 for Children’s National Hospital this year, beating last year’s record total of $64,000 raised.

This year’s success was made possible by the generous efforts and contributions of all who participated, so thank you to everyone who took part.

Fall Initiation

Saturday, November 8

We would like to invite all Brothers to our fall Initiation on Saturday, November 8, at the UMD’s Memorial Chapel from 10:30 am to noon. We would love to have you join us.

Join us for the

2025 Annual Meeting

Saturday, November 8

1:00 pm

UMD Memorial Chapel

Our House Corporation will have its 2025 annual meeting on Saturday, November 8, at 1:00 pm at the chapter house, after the Initiation of our fall pledge class at 10:30 am at the UMD Memorial Chapel.

The house corporation annual meeting should be 30 to 45 minutes. We hope that you can join us on November 8.

Chapter Eternal

Harman Switzer '65

It is with sadness that we inform you that Brother Harman Switzer ‘65 has entered the Chapter Eternal. He was a dedicated and proud Sigma Chi, and we extend our condolences to his friends and family. Read Harman's obituary by clicking on the button below, as posted by Candle Light Funeral Home.. All Honor to His Name.

Take the

Alumni Profile Survey!

Attention Brothers: We are asking our Alumni to please take our Alumni profile survey, to be featured in an upcoming newsletter!

It should not take long to submit your response, and your Brothers can’t wait to hear from you.

Complete the Survey

Thank you, Brothers

As we move through the 2025–2026 giving year, we would like to recognize and thank all of our Brothers who made their contribution to the 2024–2025 annual fund, which ended on August 31, 2025.

Everything we do to support our undergraduate and Alumni brothers is made possible entirely by your continued commitment to giving back, and we are grateful for your generosity.

To view the full list of Brothers on the 2024–2025 honor roll, please keep reading below.

2025–2026

Annual Fund Donations

Raised: $675.00 | Goal: $13,000

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