Statement on Sigma Chi 

 
Over the past several days, leadership of the University of Chicago Panhellenic Association and 
its undersigning sororities were made aware of multiple concerning incidents involving the 
University of Chicago’s chapter of Sigma Chi during Orientation Week. The fraternity held 
several open parties at their house–at these parties, several dangerous instances involving 
date-rape drugs were reported. 
 
This string of events highlights a concerning pattern of misconduct in the fraternity. Coupled 
with previous misconducts, these events indicate a larger issue of the fraternity not taking safety 
concerns seriously. These instances have brought to light glaring inadequacies in proper alcohol, 
safety, and risk management trainings and policies that Sigma Chi should have in place. 
 
Though Panhellenic women may not be specifically targeted, Sigma Chi has fostered an 
environment in which community members, including Panhellenic women, are at risk.  
 
As a result of these incidents, UChicago Panhellenic and its undersigning sororities have decided 
to suspend all events with Sigma Chi at this time. If proper risk management, alcohol training, 
and safety procedures are instituted in the future, sorority events with Sigma Chi may be 
reinstated.