To continue their practice of community engagement and involvement, Sigma Phi Epsilon New Jersey Alpha LC Chapter has taken part in hosting philanthropy events on campus throughout this semester. Philanthropy is an integral part of this fraternity as it is a prerequisite for being a balanced man, a quality emphasized by Sig Ep.
If you were walking through the UCC Plaza on February 16, you may have noticed a group of students set up at a table at the top of the stairs. In a joint effort by Sig Ep and APO, a clothing drive was set up between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., during which members of the Stevens community could come to donate clothes, including pants, shirts, coats, and hats, and any other attire to help keep people warm through the rest of winter. Anthony Frisolone, the Vice President of Learning Community for Sig Ep and an organizer for this event, reported the results: In total, seven garbage bags full of clothes were collected leading it to be a major success. Afterward, the clothing was distributed to those in need, including some going to Stevens students in need and other items going to the Hoboken Shelter located on the corner of 3rd Street and Bloomfield. If you were not able to donate on the 16th but still want to, the Hoboken Shelter continues to collect donations year-round. You can donate either through their website or in person between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily. Frisolone stated that “it was great seeing the Stevens community come together and support Stevens students in need,” and he will be going forward working with the student support for possible events in the future.
Additionally, on Wednesday, February 28, another Sig Ep charity event was held in the fraternity house: a Dale Charity show. If you are not familiar with Dale, they are a punk, shoegaze, jazz, and noise rock-influenced music group, with one of its members being Aidan Williams-Healy, a Stevens student and brother of Sig Ep. In talking with Williams-Healy and other members of Dale, they remark, “We’re very proud to have the opportunity to support such a great cause by doing what we love!” The show supported the Hudson Pride Center, a center that works to give the LGBTQIA+ community a safe place to share their experiences with others and be themselves. Donations can still be made to the Hudson Pride Center by going to Dale’s Instagram and adding to the fundraiser or by going to the Hudson Pride Center’s website. If you couldn’t make it to the show, you can catch Dale again on March 7 and 21 at Jimmy’s Lounge in Kearny, NJ, or on April 18 at Finnegan’s Pub right here in Hoboken.
In regard to future philanthropic events, Sig Ep, in collaboration with Phi Sig, will be once again hosting Escape the Extension in the fraternity house from April 4 to 7. The most recent theme for this event was Ancient Egypt, and groups were tasked with finding clues and solving puzzles to make their way out of the room. Donations will be accepted at this event. More information about this event will be released in the coming weeks. Make sure to attend for a fun time with your friends.
