Category Archives: Sigma Nu

Remiss + Catch-up = Today’s GLO History Post

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Remiss is my word of the day. I have been remiss in acknowledging many accomplishments of GLO members over the past year. This week, I plan to play catch-up. I am also saddened to hear of the passing of a … Continue reading →

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“No Way To Go Through Life Son” – Animal House

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

What if all you knew about fraternities came from the film Animal House? Would it be reflected in Dean Vernor Wormer’s admonition to Kent “Flounder” Dorfman, with his 0.2 GPA, “Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son”? Would it … Continue reading →

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On MLK Day, Monday News and Notes

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  In honor of his non-violent campaign against racism, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. It is also the day upon … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving GLO Kindred Spirits!

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for those of you who are reading this post.  I’ve been writing these posts for five years. I’m closing in on 1,000 posts. I adore my loyal readers. I appreciate you and I am grateful … Continue reading →

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Monday GLO Mailbag

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

A friend who attended the AAUW convention sent me a note about Julia T. Brown, the newly-installed Chairman of the AAUW Board (no longer President). Brown in a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. *** I also realize that … Continue reading →

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A Poignant Chi Omega Story and a Talk With Charlotte Rae, AEPhi, “Mrs. G.”

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

It’s Women History Month and I have been trying to profile sorority women who served in World War I. It’s not as easy as it looks and frankly and I not sure if anyone is interested. That’s never stopped me … Continue reading →

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Sigma Nu, First Founders’ Day of 2017, and “Chic” Sale

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Sigma Nu official Founders’ Day is January 1 for it was on that date in 1869 that the fraternity was publicly announced at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. In October 1868, three VMI cadets who were opposed to the physical abuse and … Continue reading →

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The Tiny Settlement of Gatlinburg in Deep Shadow…

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

As time was passing rapidly, and we had that 17 mile drive still before us, I said goodbye, promising to think it over, and report favorably on Gatlinburg if I could. As we drove along the road, looking back I … Continue reading →

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Alpha Xi Delta “When the 17th of April Rolls Around Again”

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

“When the 17th of April rolls around again the Alpha Xi Delta idea will be eleven years old,” reads an account in the first issue of Alpha Xi Delta of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority.  “The seed planted so carefully by ten brave girls has … Continue reading →

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Sigma Nu May the Force Be With You!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Sigma Nu became a Greek-letter organization on January 1, 1869. It was founded at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia by three young men who were opposed to the hazing that was a part of a cadet’s life at VMI. James … Continue reading →

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