Colorado SigEp Alumni Association
The Colorado SigEp Alumni Association is being established by Colorado Gamma’s Brendon Beaver ’24 to unite alumni from SigEp chapters across Colorado—specifically, Colorado State University (CSU), the University of Denver (DU), the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), and the Colorado School of Mines (Colorado Delta).
In doing so, we are bringing back the proud tradition of the Denver Alumni Chapter—the first alumni chapter of its kind within Sigma Phi Epsilon. It became known as one of the most active and respected alumni groups in the nation, with deep involvement in both local chapter support and national fraternity leadership. It set the precedent for what a connected and committed alumni network could achieve.
This revival comes at a pivotal moment, with the planned reactivation of the Colorado Alpha chapter at CU Boulder in 2025 and the Colorado Beta chapter at DU in 2027, marking a major resurgence of SigEp’s presence in the region.
As a social alumni club, our mission is to:
Strengthen lifelong brotherhood through meaningful alumni connections
Provide mentorship, networking, and leadership development for undergraduate brothers
Support our chapters through engagement, volunteerism, and coordinated fundraising
We plan to partner with the SigEp Educational Foundation to manage donations and scholarships in a tax-deductible and sustainable manner, ensuring a lasting impact on Colorado SigEp chapters.
Whether you're a recent graduate or a longtime alumnus, there's a place for you in this growing community. Join us as we build something enduring for the future of SigEp in Colorado.
🎉 Our first event is planned for June 21
📍 Denver Athletic Club (DAC), Downtown Denver
Come reconnect, meet fellow alumni, and help us kick off this exciting new chapter in Colorado SigEp history!
History of the Denver Alumni Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon
The Denver Alumni Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded in 1913, with Francis J. Knauss, Colorado '05, serving as one of its charter members. Knauss, a former chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court and Grand President of Sigma Phi Epsilon from 1916 to 1923, played a key role in the chapter’s formation.
At the 9th Conclave in Greensboro, North Carolina, in December 1926, Sigma Phi Epsilon officially recognized alumni chapters nationwide, with Denver receiving Charter Number One as they were first to informally organize.
Alumni Chapters held significant influence, not only over local chapters but also on the Grand Chapter itself. These chapters were permitted to send delegates to Conclave, where they presented and passed legislation alongside the undergraduate delegates, together shaping the fraternity’s direction and policies at the national level.
The Denver Alumni Chapter became known as one of the best in the nation for its active engagement in both local and national fraternity matters. Regular meetings were held every second Tuesday of the month at the Denver Athletic Club, and the chapter was recognized for its vibrant participation in fraternity affairs. It is also believed to have been home to the only known ladies' auxiliary in Sigma Phi Epsilon—a social organization for the wives of members, which met on the same day as Alumni Chapter meetings.
By 1970, the Denver Chapter was hosting Friday luncheons at the Denver Dry Goods Tearoom and held its annual meeting every November, with Robert E. Dosteh serving as president in February 1970.
Sadly, alumni interest began to decline in the late 1960s and early 1970s, coinciding with the cultural and social shifts of the Vietnam War era and changing attitudes toward fraternities. Protests and shifting values led to a decrease in fraternity participation, and as a result, many alumni chapters began to fade away.
While the exact date of dissolution for the Denver Alumni Chapter is not known, it is believed to have ended during the 1970s, as broader cultural changes impacted the fraternity community. Despite its eventual decline, the Denver Alumni Chapter’s legacy of influence, both locally and nationally, remains an important part of Sigma Phi Epsilon’s history.