Sigma Chi Zeta Lambda 60th Anniversary

60th Anniversary Celebration

Time to Reignite Brotherhood

We are reaching out to all brothers of the Zeta Lambda Chapter of Sigma Chi to reconnect, reflect, and reunite for a historic milestone. Our goal is to assemble the largest gathering of Zeta Lambda brothers ever hosted in Kent, Ohio.

Event Overview

Event Formal Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Zeta Lambda Chapter of Sigma Chi

Purpose To reunite brothers across generations, rekindle lifelong friendships, and celebrate the continued growth, success, and legacy of Zeta Lambda.

Dates Friday–Sunday, February 27–28th, March 1st 2026

Location Kent, Ohio

Accommodations

Room blocks have been secured at the following hotels. Booking links will be shared as soon as they are finalized.

• Hampton Inn – $103 per night
• Holiday Inn – $139 per night
  

Dinner Location

Kent State University Ballroom 1075 PO Box Kent, OH 44242

Weekend Agenda

Friday, February 27, 2026

• 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Zeta Lambda Open House
• 8:00 PM | Ceremonies of Initiation
• Location: 238 E Main St
• Alumni are strongly encouraged to attend!
  

Saturday, February 28, 2026

• 7:00 AM | Initiation
• Location: 3493 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH 44224
• Alumni & Undergraduates
• 7:30 AM: Walk-through
• 8:00 AM: Initiation begins
  
• 2:00 – 5:00 PM | Free Time / Open House
• Kent vs. Akron Basketball Game – TBA
• This time slot is subject to change
  
• 5:00 – 8:00 PM | 60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

Sunday, March 1st, 2026

• 10:00 AM | White Rose Ceremony at the Cross
• Location: 238 E Main St

Dinner Menu Selections

Poultry

• Brown Sugar Balsamic Marinated Grilled Chicken
• Asiago Chicken with Red Pepper Sauce (Milk, Wheat)
• Honey Rosemary Chicken
• Chicken Francaise (Milk, Wheat)
• Chicken Marsala (Milk, Wheat)
  

Beef

• Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Green Peppercorn Sauce
• Braised Beef Short Rib with Jus
• Three Meat Lasagna (Milk, Wheat)
  

Seafood

• Seared Salmon with Orange Glaze
• Sugar-in-the-Raw Crusted Sea Bass (Fish)
• Scallop & Shrimp Scampi (Milk, Wheat)
• Beer-Battered Cod with Remoulade (Milk, Wheat)

Vegetarian

• Penne Primavera (Milk, Wheat)
• Pesto Tortellini (Milk, Wheat)
• Portobello Mushroom Ravioli (Milk, Wheat)
• Cajun Grilled Tofu
  

Sides (Choose One Each)

Vegetable

• Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
• Seasoned Italian Greens
• Steamed Broccoli
• Baby Glazed Carrots
• Asparagus Spears
  

Starch

• Cheddar Au Gratin Potatoes (Milk, Wheat – Vegetarian)
• Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
• Garlic Whipped Potatoes (Milk, Wheat)
• Rice Pilaf
• Pasta Marinara (Wheat)
• House-Made Mac & Cheese (Milk, Wheat – Vegetarian)
  

All dinners include: Warm Rolls & Butter, Artisan Green Salad with Assorted Dressings, Chef’s Selection

Pricing

• Dinner for Two: $100
• Dinner for One: $60
• Undergraduate Meal Supplement: $30 minimum donation requested

Alumni Outreach & Engagement

Help us reconnect with every Zeta Lambda brother. Our outreach team includes representatives from every decade of the chapter’s history and is actively canvassing the web and alumni networks.

If you have not yet been contacted, please reach out via email so we can ensure your participation.

We are also compiling an Alumni Bio Section for the anniversary website. Alumni are encouraged to submit their bio to be included.

Alumni Chapters & Networks

To help brothers stay connected beyond the anniversary, we are leveraging existing alumni networks and social platforms.

Local Alumni Groups:

• Cleveland Alumni
• Akron Alumni
• National Alumni
  

For brothers outside these regions, the National Alumni Database is also available.

Sigma Chi Zeta Lambda 60th Anniversary Brick Fundraiser

As we celebrate 60 years of brotherhood at Sigma Chi Zeta Lambda, we invite our alumni to be part of a lasting legacy. Through our engraved brick fundraiser, you can permanently commemorate your time in Zeta Lambda, honor a brother, or recognize a meaningful moment in our chapter’s history.

Each engraved brick will be installed as part of a dedicated display near the chapter house, serving as a permanent tribute to the generations of brothers who built this chapter. Proceeds directly support our 60th Anniversary Celebration and future chapter initiatives.

Your name. Your class. Your legacy.

Click here to personalize a brick and donate:
https://donate.brickmarkers.com/scz

If you have any questions comments or concerns please reach out to the Consul, Colin Pinson. You will find his contact information below!

Email:colinpinson@yahoo.com

Phone: (440) 212-2953

We look forward to welcoming you back to Kent to celebrate 60 years of brotherhood, tradition, and lifelong bonds.