Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu (ΣΚΥΜ) is a local fraternity founded on October 13, 1981 at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan.
| Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu | |
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| ΣΚΥΜ | |
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| Founded | October 13, 1981 Michigan Technological University |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | Local |
| Colors | Black Red |
| Symbol | Elephant |
| Philanthropy | Local |
| Chapters | 1 collegiate |
| Headquarters | 223 Blanche St. Houghton, MI 49931 USA |
| Website | Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu homepage |
Overview edit
Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu’s constitution was submitted to the dean of students, Harold Messe, who ratified it. Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu was founded by the following twelve men: James Haferkorn, Kent Klausner, John Chapman, Jim Ply, Jeffrey Parks, Mike Mallos, Phil Van Riper, Rick Michaels, Tim Lodge, Joe Rokosz, Paul Brewer, Scott Muller.[citation needed]
History edit
Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan was the first college to accept Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu as a fraternal ‘No-Frills’ original organization. The main incentives that Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu offers over other Fraternities is “greater affordability and less stringent obligations”.[citation needed] Sigma’s describe themselves as a group striving for loyal brotherhood that isn’t overly strict, this would be more accurate than calling them a fraternity (as traditional stigma’s emanate).[citation needed]
Following violations of the university’s alcohol provisions and a failure to re-register during the annual registration period, the fraternity’s status as a registered student organization was removed in November 2005.[1]
Symbols edit
Colors: Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu’s colors are Cherry Red and Black
Animal: Elephant
Crest: The Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu crest is only revealed during the ceremony of initiation.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ "List of Organizations". mtu.edu. Michigan Technical University. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- Kukkonen, Stacey (October 28, 2009), "Raking Up Service", Daily Mining Gazette
- Perry, John (September 29, 1982), "Fraternity seeks respect", Michigan Tech Lode
- Clark, Cathy (April 16, 1986), "Sig Kaps granted membership to IFC", Michigan Tech Lode
- Isaacs, Laurie (April 17, 1985), "Sig Kapps offer women's night escort service", Michigan Tech Lode
- Chrisman, Trisha (January 21, 1987), "SKUM fraternity finally becomes official IFC member", Michigan Tech Lode