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As a parent, you are no doubt interested in your son getting the best education possible. Certainly the education he receives in the classroom is the primary reason for coming to the University of Missouri. But what goes on in a class provides only half of his college education. The other half is received outside the classroom - through interaction with students from diverse backgrounds, participation in clubs and sports, friendships and simple human interactions.
There is no better place to get that "other half" of his college education than in a fraternity. MU's Greek community has been providing students with leadership opportunities, educational assistance, job contacts, friends and fun for over 130 years. The University of Missouri's Greek community is a place where your son can live, learn and enjoy college life to the fullest. There is no faster way for your student to get connected to the campus than to "Go Greek".
As your son makes the transition from a high school senior to a college freshman, Sigma Pi can provide a "home away from home" for your son at MU. The chapter will help your son to get acclimated to campus more quickly and provide him with a structured atmosphere in which he can concentrate on scholarship, leadership, and service.
Our chapter house is located in Greek Town, a short few minute walk from campus. The Gamma-Sigma Housing Corporation, comprised of alumni members of the chapter, owns the chapter house. The Housing Corporation board maintains the facility, which ensures that the chapter house is a safe place for your son to live. The Chapter provides food services for the members and the members are responsible for keeping the facility clean. The chapter maintains a fee structure and handles its financial operations independently, not in association with the University.
In joining the fraternity, he is encouraged and supported by the chapter members when pursuing involvement in campus organizations. This involvement helps your son to develop leadership skills that are beneficial to securing employment after graduation. Alumni support for the members is also cited as one of the benefits of joining a fraternity. The alumni provide networking opportunities for the members, which help them to secure internships and jobs throughout and after their college careers. In addition, many alumni are actively involved as chapter advisors in the organizations, provide support for the academic transition to University life.
This letter is designed to help answer some of the questions a parent might have about the Greek community and about Sigma Pi Fraternity. If there is a question that is not answered here, do not hesitate to contact me by e-mail at tiptonad@mchsi.com or by phone at (573) 356-7267. Additional information can be found at www.sigmapi.org
Sincerely,
Adam Tipton
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