Since 1930
Nine decades of brotherhood, leadership, and legacy on the UCLA campus
The Epsilon Pi Chapter of Sigma Nu has called 601 Gayley Avenue home since 1940. Situated at the heart of UCLA’s Fraternity Row, our house is one of the most recognizable on campus — a landmark that has welcomed thousands of brothers over nearly a century.
Unlike many fraternities that have demolished and rebuilt, we take pride in preserving the iconic exterior of our historic home while continuously modernizing the interior. Over $3 million has been invested in renovations since 2010, including complete rebuilds of both wings and a new steel sundeck completed in 2024.
Epsilon Pi has produced an extraordinary number of varsity athletes, coaches, and sports executives. Our brothers have lettered in football, basketball, baseball, water polo, swimming, and track — representing UCLA at the highest levels of collegiate competition.
That tradition continues in the professional ranks. George Paton (EP, ’92) serves as General Manager of the Denver Broncos. Gary Cunningham (EP) was a star under John Wooden and later Athletic Director at multiple universities. The competitive fire forged at 601 Gayley has a way of following our brothers for life.
The influence of Epsilon Pi alumni extends far beyond the UCLA campus. Alexander Butterfield (EP 276) served as Nixon’s Deputy White House Chief of Staff and played a pivotal role in the Watergate hearings. Larry Higby (EP 665) also served in the Nixon White House alongside Butterfield.
Our brothers have served in Congress, led Fortune 500 companies, commanded military units in combat, and contributed to nearly every field of American public life. The lessons of Love, Honor, and Truth learned at 601 Gayley have a long reach.
Epsilon Pi has a deep tradition of military service. Captain Gerald L. Coffee (EP 468) flew combat missions over Vietnam before being shot down in 1966 and held as a prisoner of war for seven years. His story of endurance and faith became one of the most celebrated in the history of the U.S. Navy.
Coffee’s legacy lives on in our chapter’s highest honor: the Gerald L. Coffee Scholarship, awarded each year to the member who best exemplifies the ideals of Sigma Nu leadership.
Epsilon Pi alumni have given back to UCLA and the surrounding community with extraordinary generosity. Wilson Plaza on Bruin Walk bears the name of alumnus Bob Wilson. Other distinguished alumni have made transformative gifts to the university across generations.
Our scholarship program distributes more than $225,000 annually to active members, ensuring that financial hardship never stands between a young man and the opportunity to be part of this brotherhood.