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- Shaping Sigma Nu's Brand with Designer Bruce Tria
The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.
To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr
Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at [email protected].
Hosts for this Episode
- Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications
Guest for this Episode
- Bruce Tria - A Brother of Sigma Chi Fraternity and Owner of Tria Designs. Bruce has been a long-time partner for Sigma Nu helping shape its visual identity and the look of The Delta magazine since 2010.
Episode References
- The Spring 2026 Issue of The Delta - Check out the look of the latest issue of The Delta, which was redesigned earlier this year.
General Resources
- Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at [email protected] for more information.
- Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.
- Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.
- Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.
- Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.
57 min - Nonprofit Leadership with Brandon Dowdy
The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.
To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr
Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at [email protected].
Hosts for this Episode
- Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications
- Justin Wenger - Beta Xi Chapter (William Jewell) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Sr. Director of Member Engagement
Guest for this Episode
- Brandon Dowdy - Beta Gamma Chapter (Missouri Valley) Alumnus. CEO of Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee.
Episode References
- Sigma Nu Mentor Network - The Sigma Nu Mentor Network is the Fraternity’s premier initiative connecting collegiate brothers and young alumni with the professional insight, experience, and guidance of Sigma Nu’s broader alumni network.
General Resources
- Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.
- Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at [email protected] for more information.
- Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.
- Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.
- Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.
- Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.
49 min - Travel Tales with Randy Rowland (Colorado)
The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.
To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr
Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at [email protected].
Hosts for this Episode
- Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications
Guest for this Episode
- Randy Rowland - Gamma Kappa Chapter (Colorado) Alumnus. Advisor for the Gamma Kappa Chapter and Travel Enthusiast
Episode References
- Randy's Substack Link - Visit to follow along with Randy's travels abroad.
- Register for Navigators - Apply to be a mentee or mentor in the Fraternity's mentorship experience for brothers.
General Resources
- Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.
- Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at [email protected] for more information.
- Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.
- Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.
- Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.
- Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.
39 min - Into the Shark Tank with Michael Manoogian
The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.
To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr
Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at [email protected].
Hosts for this Episode
- Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications
Guest for this Episode
- Michael Manoogian - Lambda Epsilon Chapter (Texas Christian) Alumnus. Head of Sales for STOMP Athletics, who recently appeared on Season 17 of ABC's Shark Tank.
Episode References
- STOMP Athletics - Click to visit the company's website
General Resources
- Read The Delta - Check out the latest issue of the Fraternity's magazine, The Delta of Sigma Nu.
- Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.
- Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at [email protected] for more information.
- Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.
- Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.
- Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.
- Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.
32 min - Emergency Services and First Responders with Chris Sproule
The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.
To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr
Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at [email protected].
Hosts for this Episode
- Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications
- Justin Wenger - Beta Xi Chapter (William Jewell) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Sr. Director of Member Engagement
Guest for this Episode
- Chris Sproule - Eta Kappa Chapter (San Diego State) Alumnus. Sr. Business Specialist - Accreditation Manager at Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
Episode References
- Sigma Nu Mentor Network - The Sigma Nu Mentor Network is the Fraternity’s premier initiative connecting collegiate brothers and young alumni with the professional insight, experience, and guidance of Sigma Nu’s broader alumni network.
General Resources
- Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.
- Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at [email protected] for more information.
- Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.
- Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.
- Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.
- Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.
53 min - International Entrepreneurship with Jake Krutcik (Southern California)
The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.
To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr
Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at [email protected].
Hosts for this Episode
- Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications
- Justin Wenger - Beta Xi Chapter (William Jewell) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Sr. Director of Member Engagement
Guest for this Episode
- Jake Krutcik - Epsilon Omicron Chapter (Southern California) Alumnus. Founder and CEO, ZhenX International Information Consulting
Episode References
- Sigma Nu Mentor Network - The Sigma Nu Mentor Network is the Fraternity’s premier initiative connecting collegiate brothers and young alumni with the professional insight, experience, and guidance of Sigma Nu’s broader alumni network.
- Collegiate Merit and Alumni Awards - The Fraternity is accepting applications and nominations for outstanding collegiate and alumni brothers worthy of recognition through its awards program. Applications for the 2026 awards are due by April 30.
- Collegiate Merit Awards
- Alumni Awards
- Pursuit of Excellence Program - The Pursuit of Excellence Program (PEP) is Sigma Nu Fraternity’s chapter assessment, standards, and improvement program. Unlike traditional “minimum standards” programs, PEP is designed to be a year-round planning, evaluation, and improvement program. Chapters should submit their annual self-assessment for review by April 30.
- Lexington Leadership Institute - The Lexington Leadership Institute is an immersive summer program for rising second and third-year brothers that builds ethical leadership skills, personal insight, and tools for success. Registration is currently open through April 30.
General Resources
- Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.
- Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at [email protected] for more information.
- Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.
- Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.
- Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.
- Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.
1 hr 10 min - Brotherhood, Mentorship, and the Secret Service with Thomas Landry (Miami University)
The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.
To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr
Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at [email protected].
Hosts for this Episode
- Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications
Guest for this Episode
- Tom Landry - Epsilon Nu Chapter (Miami University) Alumnus. Retired Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service. Current Senior Lead Consultant for Secure Environment Consultants
Episode References
- Sigma Nu Mentor Network - The Sigma Nu Mentor Network is the Fraternity’s premier initiative connecting collegiate brothers and young alumni with the professional insight, experience, and guidance of Sigma Nu’s broader alumni network.
- Navigators - Navigators is a program within the Sigma Nu Mentor Network that connects brothers pursuing specific careers with peer groups and alumni mentors, offering realistic insights into their chosen professional fields.
- Operation Greek Shield - A national certification program designed exclusively for fraternities and sororities with chapter housing.
- Lexington Leadership Institute - The Lexington Leadership Institute is an immersive summer program for rising second and third-year brothers that builds ethical leadership skills, personal insight, and tools for success. Registration is currently open through April 30.
General Resources
- Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.
- Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at [email protected] for more information.
- Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.
- Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.
- Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.
- Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.
26 min - The 2026 College of Chapters Alumni Advisor Panel
The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.
To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr
Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at [email protected].
Hosts for this Episode
- Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications
- Todd Denson - Lambda Lambda Chapter (Nicholls State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Alumni Advisory Programs
Guest for this Episode
- Jason Dooley - Iota Pi Chapter (Kennesaw State) Alumnus and Division Commander for the Southeast Alpha Division
- Jamison Keller - Lambda Chi Chapter (Cal State San Bernardino) Alumnus and Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Georgia Tech
- Chris Graham - Zeta Psi Chapter (Lamar) Alumnus and Division Commander for the South Central Division
- Dr. Sean Killion - Mu Pi Chapter (Jefferson) Alumnus and Division Commander for the Northeast Beta Division
- Bill Geddy - Theta Kappa Chapter (Georgia Southern) Alumnus and Division Commander for the Southeast Beta Division
Episode References
- Alumni Best Practices Library - A compendium of chapter best practices across a number of different categories of operations impacting alumni volunteers.
- Best Practices Library - A compendium of chapter best practices across a number of different categories of operations impacting collegiate chapters and officers.
General Resources
- Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.
- Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at [email protected] for more information.
- Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.
- Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.
- Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.
- Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.
1 hr 2 min - Engaging Future Leaders with Dominic Frattura (Arizona State)
The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.
To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr
Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at [email protected].
Hosts for this Episode
- Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications
Guest for this Episode
- Dominic Frattura - Zeta Upsilon Chapter (Arizona State) Alumnus and Director of Advocacy for the North American Interfraternity Conference
Episode References
- North American Interfraternity Conference - The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is a trade association representing 58 inter/national men’s fraternities.
- ENGAGE - ENGAGE is the go-to network for sorority and fraternity campus leaders and alumni who are passionate about advocating for the fraternal movement. Through various programs and initiatives, ENGAGE supports and promotes participation in government, public policy, and on-campus student government opportunities. Programs and initiatives include FGRC Capitol Hill Visits, ENGAGE Ambassadors, Student Government Grants, and the First Amendment Institute.
General Resources
- Registration for the Sigma Nu Institute - The Sigma Nu Institute is designed to assist with the officer transition process and the learning curve that accompanies taking on new positions of chapter leadership. Both newly elected and mid-term officers will benefit from the program through increased exposure to and education on the knowledge and skills required for their roles. Attendees will also learn about key Fraternity programs, policies, and procedures.
- Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.
- Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at [email protected] for more information.
- Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.
- Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.
- Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.
- Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.
43 min - Setting the Stage with Joseph Ditto (Alabama in Huntsville)
The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.
To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr
Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at [email protected].
Hosts for this Episode
- Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications
Guest for this Episode
- Joseph Ditto - Mu Beta Chapter (Alabama in Huntsville) Alumnus and Event Producer for Pixel Point, LLC, Sigma Nu Fraternity's A/V Partner for College of Chapters and Grand Chapter
General Resources
- Registration for College of Chapters is an intensive, interactive program for our collegiate chapter and colony Commanders, focusing on chapter management, leadership, and core competencies.
- Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.
- Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at [email protected] for more information.
- Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.
- Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.
- Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.
- Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.
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