Sigma Nu’s Theta Eta Chapter at NIU hosted its first annual Sigma Nu Spelling Bee philanthropy event in collaboration with the Children’s Learning Center of DeKalb. Thanks to the support of participants, donors, and students cheering on the contestants, the chapter raised $1,200 to benefit children from low-income families in the community. The event combined friendly competition, campus involvement, and meaningful support for local early childhood education.

Sigma Nu’s Theta Eta Chapter at NIU attended the annual Take Back the Night event hosted by Safe Passage in DeKalb. The evening brought the community together through a powerful solidarity march, heartfelt discussions, and survivor stories that emphasized support, awareness, and healing. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Sigma Nu recognizes the importance of standing with survivors and helping connect students to trusted local resources.

Sigma Nu’s Theta Eta Chapter at NIU participates in the IFC Neighborhood Clean Up, a Greek Row service effort focused on improving the fraternity community and surrounding DeKalb neighborhood. A public Sigma Nu post described members spending the morning cleaning Greek Row and thanked the IFC, NIU Police, DeKalb Police, City Manager Bill Nicklas, and local leaders for supporting the event and speaking with students about community partnership and responsibility.

Sigma Nu’s Theta Eta Chapter at NIU has partnered with Sigma Lambda Beta’s Eta Chapter for Canapalooza, an annual canned food drive that brings campus organizations together through service and friendly competition. With Delta Zeta and other groups also participating, the event collects food donations for Hope Haven in DeKalb while offering community service hours and prizes to encourage involvement, generosity, and support for local families in need.

Sigma Nu’s Theta Eta Chapter at NIU attended Take Back the Night, an event dedicated to creating support for survivors of abusive relationships, sexual assault, and other forms of trauma. By standing with those who have experienced harm, the chapter helped reinforce the importance of awareness, compassion, and community support. Sigma Nu is proud to take part in events that encourage healing and remind survivors they are not alone.