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Owl Talk is a podcast specifically made for members of Sigma Pi Fraternity, where we’ll be taking you through the fraternal experience in many different ways. From episodes showcasing the history of the Fraternity, to interviews with notable alumni, you’ll get a true sense of what “brotherhood” really means from the eyes of Sigma Pi members throughout our history.
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
On this episode, we chat with Director of Support Services Jake Reed and Director of Field Support Todd Miller to talk about Sigma Pi Engage.
This is a new initiative to provide members with opportunities to learn, connect, and interact with others both within and outside their chapter through regional-based educational programming.
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Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
In this episode of the Owl Talk Podcast, we chat with CEO Jonathan Frost and COO Greg Ritchie as they reflect on the accomplishments and challenges faced by the organization over the past year. They discuss the Fraternity's successes, including expanding the mental health and safety program Bonds of Brotherhood, strengthening the online new member education program, introducing an educational workshop for chapter leaders, and success of the a partnership for members to include the Fraternity in their will or trust. The podcast also addresses the challenges faced by the Fraternity and explores ways in which members can make an impact, while also revealing some changes and goals for the upcoming academic year.
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Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
On this episode, we delve into the expansion process of Sigma Pi, discussing how potential opportunities are identified, the process, preparations, and challenges of establishing a new chapter, and the upcoming expansion efforts at Indiana University, California State University Sacramento, and the University of Rhode Island.
If you want to get involved in the process, please email Director of Strategic Growth Drew Carpenter at dcarpenter@sigmapi.org or visit joinsigmapi.com.
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Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
On this episode, we talk with Jeff Mockaitis (Missouri S&T '93) an alumnus from our Alpha-Iota Chapter at Missouri S&T and a key figure in their capital campaign for a new Chapter house. Jeff and many other dedicated volunteers led the way for that campaign, and we’ll be discussing how important that engagement is today.
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Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
On this episode of the Owl Talk podcast (also available for the first time ever in video format), CEO Jonathan Frost sits down with Grand Sage Kent Varney. The two Fraternity leaders discuss Kent's journey in Sigma Pi, and what it means to lead the Fraternity in the role as Grand Sage.
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Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
On this episode, we talk with new Chief Development Officer Paul Wydra (UMSL '96) regarding his recent hire, the creation of the CDO role, and what his goals are early in his tenure.
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
You’ve probably seen our videos on social media from Convocation teasers to heartfelt interviews and exciting event recaps. Today we’re sitting down with the man behind the camera, Max Hauser (Wisconsin-Oshkosh '14). Max provides keep insight into how chapter's can capture their important moments through video.
Got a question for Max? Just send him an email at Max@liminalvisionfilms.com.
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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Russell Kizior, our Director of Events, who plans and executes all our national and regional Sigma Pi events. Russell gives some insight into the best practices to make chapter and alumni events success.
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
This year, the brothers of Theta Chapter at Penn State raised $274,145 for THON. Penn State as a whole raised $15 million for children with childhood cancer. Zachary Michael ('21), Pat Doherty ('20), and Matthew Klein ('20) from Theta Chapter join us to discuss the event and their participation.
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
For this episode, we sit down with Paul Ke (Purdue '88) and David Magnano (Worcester Polytechnic '10) to discuss the Ritual Committee and the Fraternity's Master of Ritual program. Learn more about the program at sigmapi.org/mor.
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