Sigma Phi Epsilon Suspends Purdue Chapter

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Sigma Phi Epsilon has announced that it has suspended its chapter at Purdue. Excerpts from the news release on the Sig Ep national web site:


"In conjunction with Purdue University, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity today announced the suspension of its Indiana Alpha Chapter. This suspension is the result of an ongoing investigation into an event on November 15, 2005, which led to the hospitalization of a new member with alcohol poisoning.

The chapter will be placed under an Alumni Advisory Council that will conduct a membership review in the coming weeks. In addition, the chapter was surcharged $5,000 for violating Sigma Phi Epsilon’s risk management policy. Members will also incorporate a member development program consistent with the Fraternity’s mission and values. Alumni volunteers and Headquarters staff are working with the Purdue University administration to change the culture in the chapter and return it to good standing. . . ."

http://www.sigep.org/news/release.asp?release=107