New fraternity holds colonization ceremony

Boise State University’s newest fraternity, Sigma Alpha

Epsilon (SAE), held their colonization ceremony on Tuesday, Oct 26,

at 9 p.m. in the Jordon A Ballroom.

The colonization ceremony is a process that Greek organizations go

through to become part of a national fraternity. In SAE, there are

two public ceremonies: formal initiation and formal colonization.

Colonization started the process for SAE to be on a national

level.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the world’s largest fraternity, as far

as initial members are concerned. It is restricted to men in

college who want to better themselves and who are true gentlemen,

according to BSU SAE chapter president Jim Wolfe. The purpose is

for these members to develop brotherhood, social skills and do some

community service as well.

Alpha Kappa Lamda and Kappa Sigma are two other fraternities at

Boise State.

According to Wolfe, SAE will be beneficial to Boise State.

“Greek students are more involved on campus than most

students and it’s another opportunity for student

life,” Wolfe said. “It also helps promote Boise

State’s name because of the things we do in the

community.” Currently, there are about 18 members of SAE.

“Just a message from Sigma Alpha Epsilon: We’re all

excited to become a part of the Greek community and Boise

State,” Wolfe said, “And to bettering our campus as

well as the community.”

Cassie Gutierrez
News Writer

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