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Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu

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Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu
ΣΚΥΜ
FoundedOctober 13, 1981; 43 years ago (1981-10-13)
Michigan Technological University
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
ScopeLocal
Colors  Black and   Red
SymbolElephant
PhilanthropyLocal
Chapters1
Headquarters223 Blanche St.
Houghton, Michigan 49931
United States
Websitewww.skum.org

Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu (ΣΚΥΜ) is a local fraternity founded on October 13, 1981 at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan.

Overview

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Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu’s constitution was submitted to the dean of students, Harold Messe, who ratified it. Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu was founded by the following twelve men: James Haferkorn, Kent Klausner, John Chapman, Jim Ply, Jeffrey Parks, Mike Mallos, Phil Van Riper, Rick Michaels, Tim Lodge, Joe Rokosz, Paul Brewer, Scott Muller.[citation needed]

History

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Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan was the first college to accept Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu as a fraternal ‘No-Frills’ original organization. The main incentives that Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu offers over other Fraternities is “greater affordability and less stringent obligations”.[citation needed] Sigma’s describe themselves as a group striving for loyal brotherhood that isn’t overly strict, this would be more accurate than calling them a fraternity (as traditional stigma’s emanate).[citation needed]

Following violations of the university’s alcohol provisions and a failure to re-register during the annual registration period, the fraternity’s status as a registered student organization was removed in November 2005.[1]

Symbols

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Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu’s colors are cherry red and black. Its animal is an elephant.

References

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  1. ^ "List of Organizations". mtu.edu. Michigan Technical University. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  • Chrisman, Trisha (January 21, 1987), "SKUM fraternity finally becomes official IFC member", Michigan Tech Lode
  • Clark, Cathy (April 16, 1986), "Sig Kaps granted membership to IFC", Michigan Tech Lode
  • Isaacs, Laurie (April 17, 1985), "Sig Kapps offer women's night escort service", Michigan Tech Lode
  • Kukkonen, Stacey (October 28, 2009), "Raking Up Service", Daily Mining Gazette
  • Perry, John (September 29, 1982), "Fraternity seeks respect", Michigan Tech Lode
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