Thursday, September 1, 2005
Representatives from the national headquarters of Sigma Nu fraternity are looking into allegations of hazing at the local chapter.
Brad Beacham, executive national director, confirmed that representatives were in Lawrence investigating the fraternity.
“We are looking into allegations with the risk management policy,” Beacham said.
There was no timetable for completion of the investigation, which is ongoing, Beacham said.
“We still have some more work. We’re in the early stages,” Beacham said.
When reached for questions, Jason Shaad, president of Sigma Nu, said he had no comment.
Others in the greek community see the investigation as casting a negative light on the organization.
“Even accusations such as this can really have a negative image on the greek community, which makes it all the more important to publicize our positive contributions,” said Scott Shorten, president of the Interfraternity Council.
While no punishment has been issued, any incidents of hazing would be handled by the University of Kansas, in addition to the national organization. Incidents other than hazing would be dealt with by the IFC judicial board, Shorten said.
“We have full faith in the Sigma Nu national organization,” he said.
This is not the first time the fraternity, established at the University of Kansas in 1884, has been under investigation for incidents related to hazing.
In October of 2003 the fraternity was placed on probation as a result of an investigation conducted by University staff and members of IFC.
That hazing incident, which occurred Aug. 13, 2003, involved a tradition where members of the house threw a pledge into the air. On that occasion, the pledge was thrown up and hit the ground, hitting his head..
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