Sigma Phi Epsilon at Eastern Washington University (WA Gamma) was charted in 1991. Within the decades since our founding as a recognized national fraternity on EWU's campus, we have grown from a tight-knit group of founders to a large brotherhood composed of dozens of collegiate members, hundreds of alumni, and many volunteers. This has not been without its difficulties, but together we have overcome them as an organization.
SigEp was founded on the cardinal principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love. In our founding, it was said that this fraternity will be different. The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity experience is unique, and our unwavering commitment to building up our brothers into stronger, more balanced men has led us to success, both on campus and off, especially with the assistance of our endlessly helpful Alumni Volunteer Corporation (AVC).
Since our return in late 2014, SigEp EWU has grown as a chapter exponentially, becoming one of the biggest fraternities on campus, growing from a low number of members. Our goal is to keep the tradition of 365 recruitment and keep growing on campus, moving forward as an organization and shaping young men to the leadership roles they are capable of.
Our long-standing tradition of maintaining a substance-free facility has been credited with reducing many negative social pressures associated with young men while simultaneously promoting stronger bonds within our membership. Brothers living in the facility take pride in the environment performing weekly chores and house duties.
Visitors may find it obscure that nearly 30 college-aged men live together in a well-maintained chapter facility on Eastern Washington's campus. But for brothers who cite 419 5th Street as their home away from home, this Residential Learning Community plays an integral role in the SigEp and undergraduate college experience.
Eastern Washington's chapter gives equal opportunity to young men who want to make a change and have one specific goal all are reaching for: becoming the best version of a Balanced Man, even with our diverse group of talents and interests.