IU fraternity suspended for hazing, alcohol violations

The national Sigma Nu fraternity suspended its Indiana University branch for violating policies on hazing and alcohol use.

“Sigma Nu’s mission is to develop ethical and honorable leaders for society," Brad Beacham, executive director of Sigma Nu Fraternity Inc., said in a news release. "The fraternity will not tolerate such violations of its law, policies and principles."

The Beta Eta chapter was established at the Bloomington campus in 1892. The suspension "means that all activities and operations of the chapter must immediately cease," according to the news release.

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Lori Reesor, IU's vice provost for student affairs, said the suspension has the full support of the university.

"The Beta Eta chapter failed to implement agreed-upon procedures and plans to ensure compliance with rules and policies during social activities and new member education activities," Reesor said in the news release.

IU's Sigma Nu chapter had been on a disciplinary status since 2015 and on probation since January for failure to comply, endangering others and alcohol violations, the Indiana Daily Student reported.

"The health and safety of our students remain a top priority and we will not tolerate actions by any group or individual affiliated with the university that put our students at risk," Reesor said.

Sigma Nu's chapter at Purdue University was suspended in 2015 for similar violations. 

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