With the holiday's now here, and 2010 a week or so away from fading into memory, I was reminded that this Fraternity was struggling to create an identity — trying to figure out what to do. A "playbook" was needed, and suggestions on how to move the agenda forward — or even have an agenda. Bad as that is, there seems to be a pulse now — be it a faint one — while the organization remains on life support.Though this is supposed to be year 20 in the history of Pi Sigma Chi, it somehow feels more like year…
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Active Chapter Blog
I posted this after the newsletter sent out today because it dawned on me that some brothers (and guests) may want to comment on the new look of the site or the new features. As you can see the biggest cosmetic change is the site itself, I re-skinned the website with a new template from yoothemes (if you wish to check out the potential its called "yoo pure"). But I couldn't stop there because so many of our components driving the site were outdated or more importantly broken! I started with the component that handles our dues and contributions, even…
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Website Status Blog
Friday, 18 December 2009 10:26
Now Share Pi Sigma Chi with the Ease of Drag-N-Drop
Written by Thomas Scibilia
This just in, you can now share articles and pages you like on pisigmachi.com with the ease of dragging and dropping the image on that page! This is just how the big websites like Mashable does it and we are now implimenting it because sharing links and pages with the friends on your social networks is what drives new traffic to these sites and peaks interest in new members or followers. Update: this feature is temporarily disabled due to conflicts with other parts of the site. Sharing is nothing new, but there are new trends that have made it more…
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 19:31
Mourn With Us, One of Our Brothers has Passed Away
Written by Thomas Scibilia
This is difficult to describe since I did not know him that well; but our brother Angel "Blinky" Martinez just passed away on Sunday, October 11th. Angel was battling cancer for several years and had only recently been reaching out to old brothers and friends. His time was unfortunately cut short and hopefully those who knew him best can elaborate in the comments. Some have suggested donating money to help the family he has left behind, please donate (within your means) below. PAYPAL Donations are now closed. Read on for contributors Rest in peace brother Angel "Blinky" Martinez, our prayers…
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Alumni Chapter Blog
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 12:02
Calling all artists: Design WTC Mural Banners
Written by Thomas Scibilia
The Proposal The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (the “Authority”), in cooperation with the New York City Department of Transportation (the “NYCDOT”), invite artists and/or designers to propose conceptual designs for a temporary mural to be installed on the part of the construction fence (the “Fence”) surrounding the World Trade Center Site (the “Site”) that is located on Church Street between Liberty and Vesey streets in Lower Manhattan. The Site Navigating this immense construction site can be confusing. In addition to the many residents and commuters who walk by the Fence, the Site is a popular tourist…
Every year since 2002, the active brothers of the Pi Sigma Chi Fraternity dedicate one candle to each person who suffered the unfortunate tragedy of September 11th. A day that will be remembered forever, and a day Pi Sigma Chi will help students and faculty not to forget. This September 11th join us on the new Grand Ave Walkway next to the main lawn on Friday the 11th at 8pm with all the students and faculty who wish to mourn, join, socialize or watch as we dedicate another year to the attack on the World Trade Center and its victims.…
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Greek News Blog
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 17:39
Pratt's New Website Finally Compliments Greek Life
Written by Thomas Scibilia
Pratt Institute has been plagued with a mediocre website for longer than I could remember. It had always been hard to navigate and never designed to be very user friendly. Finally after many "artsy" attempts they finally got it right (applause)." Leaving a recent -- highly expensive -- outsourced design in their dust, Pratt has apparently looked into their own cauldron of talented staff (and possibly students) to create a site that not only looks great but functions with the logic of current webdesigns and navigation usabilty. But don't take my word for it, read what Pratt's IT department has…
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