Leadership:
It is well known that fraternity members enjoy a much higher involvement in campus and community life than non-fraternity members. Holding an office in the local chapter is a great experience involving working with a group, and in innovative thinking and problem solving. There is a reason that Greeks hold 85% of the upper-level executive positions in the "Fortune 500 Companies", and that is because of their experiences they are better qualified in working with people and delegating authority. The Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledge program is designed to help nurture and develop leadership in all of our potential members. Annually hosts a national leadership conference in Chicago which is open to members from all of our 200 chapters around the country.
Brotherhood:
College gives people the opportunity to make friendships that will last a lifetime. Joining SAE enhances this opportunity through the bonds of brotherhood. Brotherhood is the basis of fraternity and without it SAE is nothing. SAE has the strongest brotherhood tallying the highest numbers in initieated members out of all fraternities nationwide. With about fifty members here at USM our brotherhood is unstoppable.
Community Service:
SAE allows you to participate in many activites that will enhance our community. We enjoy supporting our community by giving them our time and ehlping them raise money and awareness. Listed are some of our continuous philanthropies:
ZooBoo benefiting the Hattiesburg Zoo and the community of Hattiesburg Mississippi
Charity Bowl- Annual Football game benefiting Hattiesburg Civitan Camp
Adopt-A-Highway
True Gentlemen Day of Service Projects: Campus cleanup, hurricane relief, community clean-up, and pine haven animal shelter services
Social:
Without a doubt SAE is a social fraternity hosting the largest parties every semester. These annual parties include:
Paddy Murphy
Champange Reception With Delta Delta Delta
Back to School Canebreak Party
Caddy Shack
Halloween Party
Christmas Party
Spring Formal
Date Parties
Swaps with Sororities on campus