About 15 Sigma Nu men will flaunt new haircuts Monday, courtesy of several sorority teams.

Sigma Nu partnered with Chi Omega to sponsor its first annual “Skin the Snake” philanthropy project for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. They raised more than $1,000.

Each competing sorority had a team of four women, who had four minutes to shave one Sigma Nu’s head into unique patterns and styles. A panel of judges graded the haircuts on creativity, cleanliness and personal liking.

Lauren Madeja, Chi Omega philanthropy chair, said it was nice to see the men putting themselves out there.

The event was originally planned for Richard’s Hair Studio, but because of the small space, Chi Omega volunteered to host the event instead.

“It’s way more exciting to have all the action here,” Madeja said.

Bryan Blackburn, Sigma Nu philanthropy chair, said it was easy to get members involved.

“When you’re passionate about it, it’s easy to get the guys passionate about it, too,” he said.

Sigma Nu contacted Rockstar and Pizza Hut, which provided food and beverages for the event. Richard’s Hair Studio donated raffle prizes.

Chi Omega member Jessica Theiss, a junior economics major, was one of the first to shave a Sigma Nu’s head. “I’ve always wanted to be a hairdresser,” she said. Theiss said she does not have much experience with cutting men’s hair, but she was excited to practice. Sigma Nu member Mitch Iverson, a freshman sport management major, was a recipient of Theiss’ handiwork – a Chi Omega symbol crookedly shaven onto the side of his head.

Iverson said he planned to shave off the design before his chapter meeting tonight.

However, the members are required to leave their haircuts intact for at least 48 hours, long enough for most to be humiliated in their classes on Monday, some joked.

The winning sorority also will get an annual social tradition with Sigma Nu. Sigma Nu member Chad Heffelfinger, a freshman communication major, said Sigma Nu will be sponsoring more philanthropic events this semester.

Skin the Snake is Sigma Nu’s first official philanthropic event since it lost its charter in 2007 due to hazing allegations.

Sigma Nu president Andy Card said the fraternity is working hard to get its charter back by next fall, before the chapter’s 100th anniversary at WSU.

Sigma Nu started up again last year as an interest group with about 15 members and now has 35, he said. He is hoping to have more than 60 members by the end of next fall. Card was busy taking pictures to put in Sigma Nu’s petition, which is signed by the fraternity’s pledges and is a sort of scrapbook that documents events such as Skin the Snake.