The Sigma Chi fraternity has been suspended by the University of Wisconsin’s Committee on Student Organizations as the group is investigated for an “alleged alcohol related incident” on April 2.

The suspension forbids the fraternity from holding events and reserving space on campus. If found responsible, the chapter could face several different sanctions from CSO, as could individual members.

UW spokesperson John Lucas said the incident continued into the early hours of April 3, but could offer no further information.

Lucas said the suspension had nothing to do with the allegations of sexual assault published in The Badger Herald last month.

“This doesn’t have a bearing on anything [the Herald] has reported on in the past,” Lucas said.

Below is the statement from University Communications. Lucas said it is unlikely UW will reveal anything further until after the investigation is concluded.

According to the Student Organization Office’s website, investigations are usually concluded within ten days.

Pick up a copy of tomorrow’s Herald for the full story.

From University of Wisconsin Communications:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Committee on Student Organizations has suspended the university’s Sigma Chi fraternity chapter, 221 Langdon St., for an alleged alcohol-related violation on April 2.

Further details are not available, pending the completion of an investigation.

A suspension prevents a student organization from holding events, reserving space or enjoying the other privileges of student organization status.

The investigation will likely be conducted by the Offices of the Dean of Students on behalf of the Committee on Student Organizations.

If an organization is found in violation of breaching the Student Organization and/or University Code of Conduct, sanctions are possible for both the organization as a whole and/or individual members.

Check back to badgerherald.com for further details.