Delta Xi Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity celebrated 100 years at the University of Nevada and as a chapter of Sigma Nu with two days of festivities on April 25 and 26, 2014.

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The celebration festivi­ties began with a reception on Friday, April 25, 2014, at the Delta Xi Chapter House in Reno, attended by at least 300 active members, alum­ni and guests.

 

They were greeted and welcomed by University of Nevada President Marc Johnson.

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The centennial commemorative dinner and program was conducted April 26 at the Peppermill Resort Hotel Casino in Reno.

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Delta Xi Chapter received congratulatory mes­sages from Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and Reno Mayor Bob Cashell (Reno Mayor 2002-2014) and other officials and dignitaries.

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In his remarks during the program, Regent Eitel noted that the total attendance for the event was likely a record for any chapter anniver­sary celebration in Sigma Nu history, and referred

to Delta Xi as one of the “Flagship Chapters” of the Fraternity.

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Legion of Honor members include two former Reno mayors, Hugo Quilici and Sam Dibitonto, and one governor of Nevada, Jim Gibbons (Delta Xi 895). Other members of the Legion of Honor include Glen “Jake” Lawlor (Delta Xi 157), legendary coach and athletic director at Nevada, Dan Klaich (Delta Xi 1044), chancellor for the Nevada system of Higher Education, and numerous University of Nevada Board of Regents members.