An international fraternity is hoping to add to the UA greek system this year by reactivating their Tuscaloosa chapter. The returning fraternity, Sigma Alpha Mu, already has an established group of members and is recruiting new members for this semester.

“Anyone can join if they are looking to make the fraternity a successful endeavor,” said Harrison Leibow, the national educational leadership consultant of Sigma Alpha Mu.

The UA chapter was once well-established until it was deactivated in the early 1960s. Nick D’Addabbo said he is determined to change that and reactivate the chapter.

D’Addabbo transferred from Boston University this year and has been looking for fraternal brotherhood at Alabama. His dream is coming true this semester, he said.

“He’s driven to make it happen, so he’s making it happen,” Leibow said.

D’Addabbo, Sigma Alpha Mu’s president, said it offers the new members an opportunity to create their own legacy and a tradition that complements the rest of UA greek life.

“Being a reactivated chapter, it allows them to put in what they want to see continue,” D’Addabbo said.

He said the goal right now is to grow and recruit more members. Sigma Alpha Mu wants to become an organization that excels in and out of the classroom, as well as with other greek and non-greek student organizations. They aim to positively benefit the campus and greater Tuscaloosa community.

“Once we have a solid foundation, we will look for future endeavors and other ways to get involved,” D’Addabbo said.

The chapter currently has 26 members and hopes to have around 40 by the end of the year.

Anyone who is interested in joining or finding out more information about Sigma Alpha Mu on campus is encouraged to contact Nick D’Addabbo at [email protected] or follow their Twitter account: @UA_SAM.