Colorado Gamma of Sigma Phi Epsilon

Welcome to the Colorado Gamma Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon, an American college fraternity at Colorado State University, founded in 1905 and chartered by SigEp on November 27th, 1915.

CSU SigEp is 70+ men who are Selfless and committed to improving our community, our University, and our great fraternity. The Colorado State University Chapter of SigEp has operated continuously since its founding in 1905, initiated more than 2,300 brothers, and called 121 East Lake Street home since 1935.

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June 10, '10 - Do you know a future Ram that lives by the Balanced Man ideal? Encourage them to apply for the Balanced Man Scholarship.
June 1, '10 - Bon voyage to the three SigEps that are studying abroad. Bijah Gibson '11, Cameron Acres '11, and Derek Martin '11 are studying in Germany, France, and Denmark respectively.
May 5, '10 - Big win tonight settled by a shootout earned SigEp their second straight intramural soccer championship!
May 1, '10 - Congratulations to Blake Willhite '08 on his engagement to Lacy Miller; a Kappa Kappa Gamma alum.
May 1, '10 - Flower Dance 2010! The night was a huge success thanks to the hard work put into it by Max Lilo '12 and our house mother Rita Williams. Also congratulations to Gary Shafer '10, Ryan Garthright '10, Eric Sutton '10, Jeremy Branting '11 and Drew Becker '12 for winning our annual chapter awards handed out at Flower Dance.
Apr 28, '10 Congratulations to Ryan Garthright '10, Bryn Lawrence '10, Richard Acres '11, Andy Dibala '11, Rob Schafer '12, Jensen Fair '12 and Drew Becker '12 for winning the intramural volleyball championship!
Apr 24, '10 - The newly founded COGamma SigEp Mom's Club met for brunch to get acquainted and spend time with their sons. During the brunch we successfully appointed a few mothers into executive positions. We are looking forward to the future of this program.
Apr 19, '10 - Congrats SigEp, Colorado Gamma - 2009 CSU Chapter of the Year! Co Gamma has now been recognized for this honor 5 of the last 10 years ('03, '04, '05, '07, and '09). Your alumni, supporters, and headquarters are proud of your efforts and accomplishments, keep up the great work!
Apr 19, '10 - To capitalize on the great weather SigEp brothers and friends headed to Lory State Park and spent the better part of the day hiking.
Apr 16, '10 - Bed and Biscuit animal shelter near Fort Collins was overwhelmed with SigEp brothers as we volunteered during CSUnity.
Apr 12, '10 - Congrats to Colorado Gamma Chapter President Bijah Gibson '11 for being selected as a 2010 Ruck Scholar, an intense leadership program for the strongest SigEp leaders in the nation.
Apr 10-16, '10 - Greek Week kicked off with Greek Olympics, a big thanks to brother Gabby Ortiz '13 for representing SigEp as the IFC Greek Week chair. Being paired with Chi Omega sorority was a lot of fun especially because our success in Lipsync, Stroll, and volleyball.
Apr 8-10, '10 - The ladies of Gamma Phi Beta joined the brothers of SigEp in Margaritaville for the annual Jimmy Buffett party. Changes in attitude, changes in latitude
Apr 2, '10 - Brother Ryan Garthright '10 was selected to work on the National Staff as a Regional Director!
Mar 31, '10 - Delta Delta Delta sorority rewards the brothers to a social at Wash Bar because we won their philanthropy; the brothers plan to make it a tradition.
Mar 28, '10 - Here's to the heart and the sword,... Here's to brother Bus Bergman '42
Mar 25, '10 - The new members challenged the older members to a game of football; needless to say it was a good time and the bragging rights remain with the more senior brothers.
Mar 12-20, '10 - Spring Break!!!! 21 brothers road-tripped 30 hours to Panama City Beach to spend a stress free week in paradise.
Mar 8, '10 - Alumni Chris Birkholz '97 and Michael Lyneis '96 spoke during chapter meeting about interview, resume, and other career related aspects. Thank you for your continued involvement with the fraternity.
Mar 5, '10 - Office Party, held at Mishawaka, was a great time. We invited Kappa and Zeta sororities as well as the Delt fraternity.
Feb 26, '10 - Congratulations for SigEp basketball and waterpolo teams for making it into playoffs.
Feb 26, '10 - Billy Raddell '12 organized a retreat for all the brothers where we decided on chapter goals and created a vision for CO Gamma's future.
Feb 25, '10 - Scores for the Greek Intramural Champion were finally tallied for 2009 and SigEp comes out on top again; champions for the past half decade.
Feb 25, '10 - Pi Beta Phi sorority holds the honor of joining us for our first mixer of the new decade. We held a Ragin' Cajun social at a new venue, 100 Octane, in Old Town Square.
Feb 20, '10 - Congratulations to brothers Jesus Contreras '09, Drew Mason '09, and Kyle Miller '10 for being accepted into Medical, Veterinarian, and Dental school respectively.
Feb 19, '10 - Valentine's Dinner turned out to be a great event. House Mom, Rita, prepared a delicious meal for all the brothers and their dates. Festivities after dinner included Tour de Franzia.
Feb 15, '10 - The Ruck Leadership Institute is SigEp’s "Top Gun" leadership program. Be recognized as one of SigEp's top undergraduates. Apply by March 1, 2010.
Feb 12-14, '10 - Current chapter officers attended the Carlson Leadership Academy in San Mateo California. They developed key life skills and shared best practices to ensure SigEp's excellence for years to come.
Feb 11, '10 - SigEp partners with G-Phi sorority to assist with a benefit dinner for the homeless. This is the second year the brothers have contributed to this cause.
Jan 27, '10 - The Balanced Man Scholarship is now accepting applications.
Jan 12, '10 - Colorado Gamma offers our heartfelt condolences to the brothers of New York Phi for the passing of brother Garland English '04 while rock climbing in Makaha, Hawaii. "Garland, for those of you who did not know him, was an inspiration to everyone who met him: an activist, a leader, and someone who lived by the truth he felt in his heart. He also was an exceptional friend."
Dec 7, '09 - Congratulations to the SigEp brothers as well as their sorority teammates for winning seasons in Dodgeball, Volleyball, Basketball and Waterpolo. Good luck in the playoffs.
Dec 4-6, '09 - To celebrate a successful semester 80 couples went to Copper Mountain Resort to enjoy a weekend away.
Dec 5, '09 - Congratulations to 2009 Saylor, Bradford, and Benscheidt Scholarship recipeints Bijah Gibson '11, James Stuart '11, Kyle Miller '10, Ryan Garthright '10, TJ Warren '11, and Bryn Lawrence '10.
Dec 1, '09 - The Colorado Gamma SigEp Annual Giving campaign kicked off today. Click here to give a secure gift to the Chapter online!
Nov 30, '09 - Congratulations to the newly elected 2010 Colorado Gamma SigEp Executive Board: President Bijah Gibson, VP Membership Development Billy Raddell, VP Finance Jack Liggett, Chaplain James Stuart, VP Communications Rob Shafer, VP Recruitment Jensen Fair, VP Programming Max Lilo.
Nov 29, '09 - Congratulations to 2009 SPECAT Scholarship winners Bryn Lawrence '10 and Daniel Illenberger '12.
Nov 27, '09 - Happy 94th SigEp Anniversary to the Undergraduate and Alumni Brothers of the Colorado Gamma Chapter!
Nov 19, '09 - SigEp along with Phi Delt and Zeta brought up Paul Eason to perform at the Sundance Saloon for a night that was enjoyed by all.
Nov 15, '09 - The History page on CoGamma.org has been updated with great photos and information about Colorado Gamma including our years as Tau Alpha and The Tree Apes. You will find new Silver Spruce Yearbook photos from 1909 (The Tree Apes), 1911 (Tau Alpha) and our 3rd year as SigEp Co Gamma in 1918. A special thanks to Pat Walker, Research Assistant at the Fort Collins Museum, for all her help researching the past of Colorado Gamma at CSU!
Nov 10, '09 - The 12th annual SigEp Bachelor Auction was a huge success, raising over $5,000 which was donated to Youth Aids! Every sorority was in attendance, ready to bid on 12 eligible bachelors.
Nov 5, '09 - The Fall 2009 Spear has been published on CoGamma.org and the print version is going in the mail next week! Read the current Spear or browse 17 previous issues in the Spear digital archive.
Oct 19, '09 - Victory!!! SigEp wins the CSU All-Fraternity Decathlon for the second year in a row.
Oct 18, '09 - BE THE FIRST CO Gamma SigEp to win the Tragos Quest to Greece Scholarship. Sophomores and Juniors should consider applying to SigEp’s capstone of leadership development. Applications due Dec 1.
Oct 17, '09 - Congrats to CO Gamma for collecting the most amount of food in the annual Cans Around the Oval. Max Lilo '12 organized the effort and helped CSU raise 84,000 lbs of food. SigEp continued our exemplary Cans Around the Oval effort this year which dates back to the first year of the philanthropy in 1987. See the photo and story of Fort Collins Mayor Larry Estrada presenting the award to SigEp for the innaugeral Cans Around the Oval in the Spring 1988 Spear!
Oct 17, '09 - New photos from the tailgate and dinner have been added to the 2009 Reunion page.
Oct 16, '09 - The 2009 Edward T. Bradford Memorial Scholarship and 2009 Garry Saylor Memorial Scholarship applications are available for current undergraduate CSU SigEp brothers. Applications are due on or before Sunday, November 15th so get started on your application today!
Oct 15, '09 - Good luck to SigEp Soccer, Football and Softball coed teams. They had a successful season with a number of the sororities and are hoping to do well in the playoffs.
Oct 14, '09 - Another year another championship!! Congrats to SigEp for winning Tri-Delt's Frats at Bat annual softball tournament for the second straight year.
Oct 10, '09 - SigEp, Kappa Delta, and Delta Chi have won Best Greek Float for CSU's 2009 Homecoming!
Oct 9, '09 - Colorado Gamma Chapter Individual Award History has been posted on the new Awards page. See the Colorado Gamma brothers who have been honored with these prestigious awards including the New Member of the Year, My Buddy, and Athlete of the Year awards.
Oct 8, '09 - Preparations are underway for Homecoming 2009. We'd love to see alumni and parents at our Continental Brunch at 121 E Lake at 10 AM Sat, Oct 10th which will include coffee and pastries. Come check out the house improvements and meet the 80+ current undergraduate brothers. There is also a light continental brunch Sunday, Oct 11 at 121 E Lake from 10am-Noon.
Sep 22, '09 - Congratulations to the undergraduate chapter and VP of Recruitment Andrew Dibala '11 on a very successful fall recruitment! Colorado Gamma is now 86 strong!, the biggest we've been since March 14th, 2000. If you can't make brunch, stop by the tailgate on the center path of the East side entrance of Hughes before the game.
September 20, '09 - Thanks to all of the 100+ SigEp alumni who came by for an unforgettable 2009 Reunion. Dave Damhoff '79 did an unbelievable job at organizing one of the greatest SigEp events in decades and we all owe him a big thanks! Check out some Reunion photos that have already been posted!
Sep 14,'09 - Final Events Schedule for the 2009 Reunion has been confirmed and published. Its going to be a banner weekend, see you all up in the Fort!
Aug 19, '09 - Fall 2009 Recruitment activities have been published. If you are interested in learning why SigEp at CSU is different, stop by or give a call and we'll show you!
Aug 17, '09 - Registration has been extended for the 2009 Reunion in Fort Collins, September 18th-20th! Join the 75+ SigEp Alums returning to the Fort to celebrate SigEp memories.
August 14, '09 - Conclave - Colorado Gamma has been recognized for outstanding alumni communications as a recipient of the 2009 Benjamin Hobson Frayser Award!
Aug 13, '09 - Conclave - The 51st SigEp Grand Chapter Conclave kicked off today in Orlando today with four undergraduates and two volunteers representing Colorado Gamma. Representing Co Gamma were undergraduates John Digiorgio, Jensen Fair, James Stuart, and Mike Williams. Chapter Counselor Todd Donavan and AVC Comptroller Bryan Harmsen '01 attended to represent the alumni chapter.
August 11, '09 - Registration for the 2009 Co Gamma SigEp Alumni Reunion (September 18th-20th) closes Friday, August 14th. Don't miss out on this historic reunion! Register now or See who's attending
Aug 5, '09 - The Fall 2009 CSU Balanced Man Scholarship (BMS), sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon, is now available on CoGamma.org. The BMS is one of the many ways SigEp gives back to the CSU community. The scholarship is open to all current or incoming non-Greek male CSU students and there is no obligation to join a Greek house or SigEp. Apply Today!
Aug 1, '09 - Photos from the 2003 tourney have been added to the SPECAT Golf Tournament page on CoGamma.org. The SPECAT Tournament is taking a one year hiatus in lieu of the 2009 Reunion Golf Tournament, but look for the triumphant return of SPECAT in 2010.
July 24, '09 – Congratulations to Neil Thompson '09 and Sarah Evans on their engagement. Neil continued the tradition of pinning his sweetheart at our 75th annual Flower Dance this spring. Neil, a former chaplain, will be graduating this semester in Agricultural Business. His father Collin Thompson '79 and uncle Cory Thompson '82 will be attending the alumni reunion in the fall.
July 21, '09 - We are proud to announce that the Colorado Gamma SigEp chapter achieved an outstanding 3.10 chapter GPA for the Spring 2009 semester. This performance is a new record in recent years, is the top GPA of all CSU fraternities, and builds on the consistent focus the undergraduate brothers and SigEp have placed on academic achievement.
Jun 27, '09 - Congratulations to Chad Marturano '03 and Laura Rowe on their wedding this weekend. The ceremony and reception were held at Laura's step-father's house, David Parish (Co Alpha '85) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Brothers Dan Foote '01 and Bryan Harmsen '01 were in attendance.
June 25, '09 - Online Registration for the 2009 Co Gamma SigEp Alumni Reunion, Sep 18-20th, is now available. Nearly 20 alums have already registered and 75 alumni have expressed interest. Register now and don't miss this great weekend in Fort Collins! See who's attending
June 15, '09 - SigEp Junior Justin Apodaca '09 will be leaving for Iraq in March '10 after graduation. Justin will ship out to pre-mobilization training at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin in January. We'll keep him in our thoughts and prayers during his tour, and we wish him the best of luck.
May 29, '09 - Congratulations to Mike Flemming '03 and Ashley Valentine on their wedding in Northern California. His brother, Brian Flemming '00, was Mike's best man, Bryan Harmsen '01 served as a groomsman, and Rob Boyer '99 was in attendance. All the best to Mike and Ashley as they enjoy their honeymoon in Cape Cod and may God Bless their journey together. View the slideshow from Mike and Ashley's wedding
May 28, '09 - SigEp senior Cooper Liggett '09 pitched an inning of hitless relief as the CSU Baseball Team defeated Arizona 3-1 and captured CSU's second straight National Club Baseball World Series. Congrats to Cooper on an incredible performance. Read Full Coloradoan Story
May 27, '09 - Congratulations to Ryan Garthright '09 for receiving an invitation to the 2009 SigEp Ruck Leadership Institute. Ruck is SigEp's Top Gun leadership program and will be held this Summer at the College of William & Mary in Virginia.
May 24, '09 - We would like to welcome David Kukpa as the Resident Scholar for the 2009-2010 academic year. David is a Doctoral Candidate in Physics/Electrical Engineering and will provide academic support and assistance to the undergraduate brothers next year.
May 4, '09 - Congratulations to Brother Leonard Blach '59, co-owner of Mine That Bird, 2009 Kentucky Derby Winner!! (Denver Post story) Thanks to Bob Wardlaw '52 for calling 121 E Lake to let us know about this great news.
May 2, '09 - Congratulations to the chapter on holding the 76th annual Flower Dance Spring Formal!
May 3, '09 - Thanks to Joseph Phelps '51 and Lt Col. Robert B. Wright '49 for supporting the chapter with a gift.
Apr 26, '09 - Thanks to all of the alumni who stopped by to attend today's AVC Meeting at the 121 E Lake Chapter House.
Apr 23, '09 - Chad Marturano '03 and Chapter President Mike Williams '09 met for lunch today on Capitol Hill. Chad works in the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning and Mike is completing his internship at the State Capitol.
Apr 20, '09 - Spring '09 issue of The Spear was mailed to all alumni we have an address for. If you aren't receiving your Spear, please submit an Alumni Update
Apr 19, '09 - Colorado Gamma received the Academic Excellence award at the CSU Greek Awards ceremony this evening and Brother Andrew Dibala '11 won an individual award for Living the Ritual. Congratulations to the Chapter and Andrew on their achievements!
Apr 18, '09 - Thanks to Joe Giarratano '11, a photo of Colorado Gamma's 1985 Buc Cup has been added to the Buchanan Cup page. Good luck to the chapter on bringing home a second Buc Cup at this Summer's Grand Chapter Conclave in Orlando!
Apr 17, '09 - Thanks to Darin Layman '83 for supporting the chapter with a gift.
Apr 16, '09 - Congratulations to Loren Shepherd '59 on shooting a hole in one at the Littleton Golf and Tennis Course on Monday!
Apr 13, '09 - Thanks to Gary Halley '60 for supporting the chapter with a gift.
Apr 5, '09 - Thanks to Jim Benemann '78 for supporting the chapter with a gift
Apr 5, '09 - Thanks to Tony Mauro '99, Loren Shephard '59, Doug Braden '78, Dave Damhoff '79, Austin Martineau '00, and Todd Donvan '86 for attending today's AVC Meeting at the 121 E Lake Chapter House. Your time is greatly appreciated the active brothers thank you for stopping by.
Apr 2, '09 - Colorado Gamma has submitted its 2009 Buchanan Cup Application. Thanks to James Stuart '11 and the 2009 Chapter Exec for putting together a great 2009 application!
March 30, '09 - Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, the recipient of the 2008 Presidential Greek Vision Award, will host CPR and first-aid training sessions for the campus community during the month of April. The training, which is facilitated by the American Red Cross and normally costs $25, will be free of charge.Full Story
Mar 23, '09 - Details and current status on Colorado Gamma's Centennial Plan have been published. This page will provide the latest status and details as we approach Colorado Gamma's Centennial and full renovation of the 121 East Lake Street Chapter House.
Mar 20, '09 - Check out the MyCSU video about Chapter President Mike Williams '09 internship at the Colorado State Capitol.
Mar 19, '09 - Five additional alumni brothers have provided a gift in response to our Annual Giving Campaign. Thanks to Brothers Charles Simon '54, William Anderson '53, James Phelps '55, Harvey Morlan '41, and Archie Lind '64 for their generosity and support!
March 6, '09 - SigEp helped turn Relay for Life, a CSU event to raise money and cancer awareness, from a $8000 event to a $260000 event. A big thanks to Derek Martin '11 for helping organize the event.
Mar 1, '09 - Co Gamma AVC members joined with Colorado Alpha (Colorado University), Colorado Delta (School of Mines), and Wyoming Alpha (University of Wyoming) for an AVC Training event on the CU campus. The event was hosted by Sig Ep Regional Director Ryan Dressler, and Ryan Blank Director of Health and Wellness. The group conducted activities and discussions related to Cross-Generational Communication, Identifying and defining SigEp’s Five Core Areas of Operation, Evaluating today’s undergraduate brothers and the Balanced Man Program (BMP), Discussing the differences between mentoring/coaching vs. parenting, and then creating a chapter specific mentoring game plan. A special thanks to Todd Donavan, Austin Martineau, Ross Hendrix, Loren Shepherd, and Tony Mauro for Attending. The AVC looks to implement the 30 and 90 day plans out of the meeting here in months ahead.
Feb 22, '09 - A special thanks to Tony Mauro '99, Loren Shepherd '59, Dave Damhoff '79 for representing Colorado Gamma Alumni at the February AVC (Alumni Board) Meeting at the Chapter House.
Feb 17, '09 - New photos added to Homecoming and Bachelor Auction pages.
Feb 4, '09 Alumni Update - Patrick Carter '82... "Still in Colorado, can't wait to hook up with some old brothers."
Feb 4, '09 Alumni Update - Kevin Urie '85... "I am excited to start reconnecting with my Sig Ep brothers, especially those from the 80's. I am very pleased that my oldest son Ryan has found that Sig Ep continues to exemplify all the goals & values that are part of the Sig Ep legacy and that have continued from the time when I was at CSU and in the house!"
Feb 3, '09 - 1987 and 1989 Flower Dance photos have been located and added to the Flower Dance page on CoGamma.org
Feb 3, '09 Alumni Update - Keith Watkins '74... "Since retiring as a Navy Supply Officer in 1998, I have worked for Science Applications International (SAIC) in Program Management on large DoD contracts. Currently I am supporting SAIC in a semi-retired capacity as a consultant and trouble-shooter on programs at risk."
Feb 1, '09 Alumni Update - Zack Schmitz '03 ... "I have been in Chicago for almost six years, working for a Budweiser beer distributor for the past 2. I am a Sales Supervisor to over 100 bars in the Lincoln Park / De Paul University neighborhood. I had the luxury of being in Paul Schnaitter's (04) wedding this last fall in Ft. Collins and celebrated it with Zach Shattuck (04). I even got to surprise my favorite lady, Rita, with a little visit."
Jan 29, '09 - Recruitment Events have been finalized for Sunday, Feb 1st through Monday, Feb 9th.
Jan 25, '09 - A special thanks to Tony Mauro '99, Austin Martineau '00, Loren Shepherd '59, Brian Pederson '01, Ben Lucas '07, Ross Hendrix '07, and Todd Donavan '86 for attending the AVC meeting at the chapter house on Sunday, January 25th. It was a great meeting and the chapter appreciated your visit!
Jan 25, '09 - We are currently conducting our annual giving campaign with a goal of 60 gifts this year. 28 alumni brothers have given back to support the Colorado Gamma Chapter so far... Visit the Secure Online Giving Portal
Jan 24, '09 - The Spring 1992 Spear has been located and converted to digital format! Read the tribute to Garry Saylor '58 and the 1st Annual SPECAT golf tournament announcement. Download current and back issues
Jan 23, '09 - The 18th Annual SPECAT golf tournament has been announced for Friday, September 4th, 2009. Check back at CoGamma.org for additional details and updates.
Jan 23, '09 - Brother Dave Damhoff '79 is organizing a 70's-80's Co Gamma reunion in Fort Collins for Fall '09. Keep an eye out for more details at CoGamma.org and in the Spring '09 Spear.
Jan 20, '09 - Undergraduate brothers returned to 121 East Lake over the weekend and Spring '09 classes began this week.
Jan 7, '09 - We are currently conducting our annual giving campaign and with a goal of 60 gifts this year. 18 alumni brothers have given back to support the Colorado Gamma Chapter so far... Visit the Secure Online Giving Portal

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