CONTACT:
Brad Beacham, Executive Director
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
(540) 463-1869
brad.beacham@sigmanu.org

August 24, 2015
Statement from Brad Beacham
Sigma Nu Fraternity Executive Director
“Sigma Nu Fraternity has suspended the activities of the Eta Chi Chapter at Old Dominion
University pending completion of an investigation into offensive banners displayed from an offcampus, privately-owned property near the ODU campus last week. The Fraternity condemns
the derogatory and demeaning language used on the banners. Such language has no place in our
Fraternity or within any caring community, such as that of ODU. Any Fraternity member found
to be responsible for this reprehensible display will be held accountable by the Fraternity.
Initial reports regarding the banners indicated that no Fraternity member had involvement with
the banners. However, additional information received by the Fraternity today indicates that
some chapter members may have had involvement with the banners. Upon completion of its
investigation, the Fraternity will take action in accordance with its principles and code of
conduct.
The Fraternity will remain in close communication with ODU administrators throughout its
investigation and review.”
Headquartered in Lexington, Va., Sigma Nu Fraternity was founded in 1869 at Virginia Military
Institute in Lexington. The Fraternity currently has 163 active chapters and colonies and has
initiated more than 235,000 members since its founding.
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