Sigma Pi Fraternity, Alpha Chapter
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • History
    • House
    • Land of Sigma Pi
    • Our Beliefs >
      • Our Creed Explained
      • What We Stand For
      • Spirit of Sigma Pi
    • Pictures >
      • Composites
      • House
      • Historical
  • ALUMNI
    • Alumni Association
    • Educational Corporation
    • House Corporation
    • Notable Alumni
    • The Emerald
    • Past Sages
    • Past Advisors
    • Update Your Info
    • Veterans
    • mySigmaPi
  • CHAPTER
    • About Us
    • Awards Received
    • Officers
    • Scholarships
    • Login
  • EVENTS
    • Calendar
    • Founders'
    • Road Rally
  • JOIN ΣΠ
    • Info
    • Why Join ΣΠ?
    • The Fraternity Experience
    • Costs
    • Family Guide
  • DONATE
    • Donate
    • 1897 Society
    • Chapter House Fund
    • Honor Roll of Donors
    • James L. Hills Memorial Scholarship
    • Ryan M. Donnoe Memorial Scholarship
  • CONTACT US

News & Stories

Wilson receives James L. Hills Memorial Scholarship

3/2/2015

0 Comments

 
Picture
The Alpha Alumni Association of Sigma Pi Fraternity and the Vincennes University Foundation is proud to announce that Brad Wilson was the first recipient of the James L. Hills Memorial Scholarship.

Wilson, who is from Noblesville, Ind., is a Homeland Security major at VU and is a past chapter president and current chapter vice president. 

In Wilson's application, he stated
"I believe that I deserve the James L. Hills Memorial Scholarship because I have always dedicated myself to my academics and this Fraternity. I have shown myself to be a more than capable leader and brother.  The well being of my chapter has always been of great importance to me and I have always done what I can to make sure nothing infringes upon our ideals and beliefs. When I first joined this Fraternity I was a bit skeptical about the whole idea of fraternalism, but after getting to know the brothers and seeing how close everyone was, the idea become for appealing.  I wanted to be a part of something that would better me as a person and also prepare me for my life after graduation.  Another reason I would like to receive this scholarship was because of my friendship with Jim.  Jim was an unbelievable influence within the fraternity and also a great role model for the chapter.  He was the perfect example of what a brother should be and also was never afraid to tell us when we were doing something wrong.  He kept us on track and made sure the house was always going the direction it should be.  Learning from Jim has given me the chance to better myself as a person and brother.”

The James L. Hills Memorial Scholarship was created after the passing of Jim Hills in February 2014.  "This scholarship, in memory of Jim, is a positive reflection upon his dedication to Sigma Pi Fraternity, to the generations of fraternity brothers he influenced and to his commitment to higher education," stated Bumper Hostetler, president of the Vincennes University Foundation.  "We are grateful to the members of Sigma Pi and Jim's family for their efforts and support in establishing this scholarship to recognize the many years of service given by one of the most respected Sigma Pi brothers." 

Wilson received the scholarship at the chapter's annual Founders' Day Celebration on Saturday, February 28, 2015 in Vincennes, Ind., where the chapter celebrated 118 years since the founding of Sigma Pi on the VU campus in 1897 and the 50th Anniversary since the chapter was re-installed in 1965.  Several members of Hills' family were on hand including his three children to present the scholarship to Wilson.  More than 150 alumni and undergraduates were also on hand during the celebration weekend.

To read more on the James L. Hills Memorial Scholarship or to donate, please click here.

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Archives

    November 2018
    January 2017
    November 2016
    June 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    November 2015
    September 2015
    July 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014

    Submit Your News

    We'd like to hear what you've been up to lately! Please share your news about careers, graduate school, births, weddings, deaths, volunteer work, or your random encounter with another brother of Sigma Pi!  Send your news to info@sigmapivu.org.

    Categories

    All
    Alumni
    Chapter
    NIC
    Scholarship
    Vincennes University

    RSS Feed

    VU News & Events

    If you are interested in reading about the latest News and Events from Vincennes University, please click here.

Picture
Alpha Chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity, International
P.O. Box 1869 | Vincennes, IN 47591
© Copyright 2023 | All Rights Reserved
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • History
    • House
    • Land of Sigma Pi
    • Our Beliefs >
      • Our Creed Explained
      • What We Stand For
      • Spirit of Sigma Pi
    • Pictures >
      • Composites
      • House
      • Historical
  • ALUMNI
    • Alumni Association
    • Educational Corporation
    • House Corporation
    • Notable Alumni
    • The Emerald
    • Past Sages
    • Past Advisors
    • Update Your Info
    • Veterans
    • mySigmaPi
  • CHAPTER
    • About Us
    • Awards Received
    • Officers
    • Scholarships
    • Login
  • EVENTS
    • Calendar
    • Founders'
    • Road Rally
  • JOIN ΣΠ
    • Info
    • Why Join ΣΠ?
    • The Fraternity Experience
    • Costs
    • Family Guide
  • DONATE
    • Donate
    • 1897 Society
    • Chapter House Fund
    • Honor Roll of Donors
    • James L. Hills Memorial Scholarship
    • Ryan M. Donnoe Memorial Scholarship
  • CONTACT US