Illinois Gamma is the small but close-knit chapter of SigEp housed on Monmouth College. We take SigEp's values of Virtue, Diligence and Brotherly Love and use them to excel in everything we do on campus.

Chapter History

The IL-Gamma chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded at Monmouth College on May 22, 1948. We were the 84th SigEp chapter to be chartered, and the third one in Illinois.

Awards

To date, our chapter has been awarded the 5th highest number of Buchanan Cups among all SigEp chapters. Previous Chapter President, Elijah Lind '23, received the 2022 Frank J. Ruck Leadership Award from Nationals, and our advisor, Steve Distin, received the 2022 Outstanding Greek Advisor Award from Monmouth College. In the 2024 Greek Awards our chapter won Greek Week, were awarded Outstanding Chapter Operations, and our own Xander Stoub '27 won Greek Demigod!

Campus Location

After three years in Founders Village, Illinois Gamma has been temporarily housed on the second floor of Fulton Hall. However, we are currently fundraising to renovate the house at 815 E. Broadway to have a permanent home for the first time in over 50 years!

Notable Alumni

Brad Nahrstadt

David Bowers

Harold A. "Red" Poling

Campus Culture

On campus, the brothers play a large role in several areas, including the Wind Ensemble, Chorale, Theater, Art, Track and Cross Country, Residence Life, and much more. SigEp's are known to be fun-loving and caring to all Monmouth students. We are also successful in the fields of academics and service. In the Spring 2024 semester, SigEp had the highest GPA of all fraternities on campus, and the second highest out of all Greek Life.