| Sigma Pi | |
|---|---|
| ΣΠ | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Sigma_Pi_Literary_Society_badge,_circa_1862.png) Sigma Pi badge or watch fob, 1862 | |
| Founded | June 24, 1843 Illinois College |
| Type | Literary |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | "Let there be light" |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Nickname | Sigs |
| Headquarters | Beecher Hall Illinois College 1101 W College Avenue Jacksonville, Illinois 6265062650 United States |
Sigma Pi (ΣΠ) is one of the four male literary societies of Illinois College. It is the oldest literary society at Illinois College and one of the oldest literary societies in the United States, having been founded on Saturday, June 24, 1843. Sigma Pi is headquartered in Beecher Hall, the oldest college building in Illinois. William Jennings Bryan, a three-time presidential nominee, is one of its most distinguished members.