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Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Delta Upsilon Associate Membership (pg.4)
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Oath of Initiation (pg.4)
Pledge Charge (pg.5)
Honor Code (pg.6)
Mission & Vision (pg.6)
Associate Members Initiation Requirements (pg.7)
o GPA
o Class Fundraiser
o Pledge Project/Chapter Gift
o Paddles
o Talk Books
o Pledge Event
o Examinations & Final
o Chapter Presentation
Pledge Fees/Dues (pg.8)
o Stacy Farmer Scholarship
Chapter Meeting Procedures/Protocols (pg.8)
2. Delta Upsilon Facts and Traditions (pg.9)
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Founding Principles (pg.9)
Characteristics (pg.11)
Mottos (pg.11)
Colors (pg.12)
Slogans/Songs (pg.12)
Symbols (12)
o Crest (14, Appendix D)
Traditions (pg.16)
Publications (pg.16)
o Cornerstone
o Quarterly
Superiority of Merit (pg.18)
3. Greek Life (pg.19)
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Councils (pg.19)
o Fraternities
o Sororities
Alphabet (pg.20)
Intramurals/Student Organizations (pg.20)
4. International History (pg.21)
 History of our Ritual (pg.29)
5. History of Arlington Chapter (pg.30)
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6. Membership (pg.33)
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Benefits of Membership (pg.33)
International Events/Statistics (pg.33)
Executive Positions (pg.34)
o President
o VP Membership
o Treasurer
o Secretary
o VP Recruitment
o VP Scholarship
o VP Public Relations
o VP Loss Prevention
o VP Associate Member Education
Chairmanships (pg.35)
Recruitment (pg.36)
7. Appendixes
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A – Paddles (pg.36)
B – Meeting Format (pg.37)
C – Talk Book (pg.38)
D – Crest (pg.39)
E – Famous Alumni (pg.40)
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Introduction to Delta Upsilon Associate Membership
Oath of Initiation
I, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of God and of these witnesses, do
hereby solemnly declare that the principles of this Fraternity as they have been explained to me
accord entirely with my own views; and I solemnly promise that as a member of this Fraternity I
will faithfully adhere to those principles endeavoring in every way to perfect myself morally,
intellectually, and socially, and endeavoring also to act towards others according to that high
standard of conduct required by the Fraternity.
I solemnly promise that I will be loyal to the Delta Upsilon Fraternity and to this chapter,
abiding by their rules, discharging my obligations to them faithfully, and using all honorable
means to promote their interests.
I solemnly promise that I will share with my brothers the duties of my chapter; that I will
uphold and encourage them in all that is honorable and right; that I will ever extend to each
brother the right hand of sympathy; and that at all times and in all circumstances I will endeavor
to cultivate those sentiments which should ever exist between brothers.
All this I solemnly promise upon my honor, without any equivocation, mental reservation,
or secret evasion of mind whatsoever.
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Pledge Charge
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The active chapter expects excellence in every endeavor an associate member
undertakes. One of these endeavors is pledgeship. The following "Pledge Charge" is a
good base to a successful pledgeship.
1. Accept my position as an associate member with all pride, honor,
and gratitude shown by Delta Upsilon for the past century and a
half.
2. Learn, study, and live by the principles of Delta Upsilon and act in
a manner becoming to a Delta Upsilon.
3. Maintain a neat and personal appearance at all times.
4. Be especially considerate and helpful to fellow pledge brothers.
5. Wear the pledge pin at all occasions when it is in order.
6. Treat every visitor at the Fraternity as my own personal guest.
7. Work for the Chapter, devoting time and talent towards its
activities.
8. Perform my pledge duties carefully.
9. Observe all Fraternity rules carefully.
10. Act in a mature and responsible way that will project a positive
image of my fraternity.
11. Budget my time skillfully so that I can maintain scholastic
achievement.
12. Do my best at whatever I undertake.
13. Be courteous at all times to fellow actives, pledge brothers, and
women of the fraternity.
14. Support Delta Upsilon on every occasion when support is
demanded, either within or without the college.
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Our honor code was established in time for the school year 1969-1970. Its principles are simple:
If a man is mature enough to become a brother in our chapter, then his
word is enough to insure that he is following our rules.
Maturity and honor re-key words in this idea, and the chapter takes care to have only those men who
show these traits. The "meaning" of honor code will be discussed many times in your future membership
meetings. You are encouraged to try to understand it to the best of your ability. The honor code is very
detailed, but as in any document designed to relate men's behavior there is room for interpretation. If you
have any questions about the honor code, ask the Associate Member Educator. Any honor code violation
is the most serious offense that a member can commit. One extreme violation is sufficient grounds for
expulsion. The reason for such drastic action is simple: The concept of brotherhood in Delta Upsilon
assumes trust and honor. If a man shows himself unable to exemplify these qualities, he does not deserve
to be in Delta Upsilon. The honor code gives a member more freedom than any other system. Violations
and disrespect of it results in chaos of the system, and ultimately the demise of the fraternity.
Mission And Vision Statements
Delta Upsilon's mission is Building Better Men.
We will accomplish this by:
Focusing on our non-secret heritage and Four Founding Principles:
The Promotion of Friendship
The Development of Character
The Diffusion of Liberal Culture
The Advancement of Justice
Abiding by our Strategic Guidelines in the following mission-critical areas:
Chapter Growth
Membership Recruitment
Membership Development
Chapter Development
Standards of Excellence
Communications
Alumni Relations
Staffing
Loss Prevention
Community Service
Delta Upsilon's Vision Statement:
Delta Upsilon is the premier men's fraternity committed to Building Better Men for a global society
through service, leadership development, and lifelong personal growth of our diverse membership.
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To be initiated, an associate member must fulfill the following requirements:
GPA - Attain a minimum grade point average of 2.75 over the pledge semester, taking a minimum of 9
hours. In recent history, Delta Upsilon Pledges have maintained the highest new member GPA on
campus; this is a tradition we strongly encourage new pledge classes to continue.
Pledge Class Fundraiser – New members will organize and participate in a fundraiser of your choosing in
order to raise money for initiation fees and create an active and positive image of our pledge program on
campus.
Chapter Gift /Pledge Project – In an effort to improve the chapter house, new members will either
complete a project or present a gift that they believe will be the most beneficial to the active chapter.
Big Brother Paddle – Each new member must make a paddle to present to his Big Brother at Paddle
Party. Paddles may be in the tradition style and bought online or handcrafted. Paddles must include Big
Bro (name), Little Bro (name), and pledge semester. See Appendix A for example.
Pledge Class Paddle – The new member class must work together to build and present a paddle to their
Associate Member Educator. Paddle must include Pledge Dad (name), all pledges names, and rush
semester. Note: A pledge class paddle is the only physical representation of your pledge class for future
generation; be creative and work hard. See Appendix A for example.
Talk Books – Each new member will attain the following information in the stated format from all active
members, two members from each sorority, five alumnae, and five nonaffiliated UTA students.
(see Appendix D)
Social Event – Pledge class must organize and host a social event of their choosing for the active chapter
(and guests) in order to develop leadership roles and display effectiveness as a whole. Every member
must be tasked with responsibilities and play an active role for a successful event.
Pledge Exams – New members must pass all 3 exams with a score of 70% or better.
Pledge Final Exam – New members must score a 90% or better on their cumulative final exam.
Chapter Presentation – All new members must successfully present the full extent of their knowledge of
Delta Upsilon to active and alumni members. They must also attempt to answer all questions asked by the
audience.
The following is encouraged but not required:
1. Walk out with another Delta Upsilon Chapter.
2. Social event with a sorority or organization on campus
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Upon induction into Delta Upsilon pledgeship, new members have until their second meeting to pay an
initial fee of $60 to the Treasurer.
All active members of the fraternity pay dues of $85 per month to the Treasurer. This money goes
towards payments to the International Headquarters and funds the events that the chapter puts on. In other
words, the money paid in dues is reaped by those who get the most out of their membership in Delta
Upsilon by attending and participating in all that we pay for.
During the eight weeks of pledgeship, new members pay half the full dues that active members pay. This
totals to $85 over a two month period.
Prior to initiation into Delta Upsilon, completion pledges must pay an initiation fee of $200 to the
Treasurer. Failure to do so will result in hold in the initiation process and the pledge will become a
neophyte. Neophytes must still pay the initiation fee when possible and wait until the next pledge class
initiation to complete the process and gain full active membership.
Stacy Farmer Scholarship:
According to Article VI, Section 02 of the Arlington Chapter By-Laws:
Section 02 - A new initiate that has accumulated the highest GP A during his pledge semester will be
awarded a scholarship to reimburse the Member for his initiation fee. This scholarship will come from the
Vice President of Scholarship's semester budget. To qualify, the new initiate must have completed a
minimum of twelve hours that semester at UTA and have scored no less than a 3.00 grade point average.
This scholarship cannot be awarded if the Chapter had less than 25 Undergraduate Members prior to the
Member's initiation.
This is not an easy task. Time Management, proper studying, and work ethic are all things that you
MUST do it order to receive this scholarship.
Work hard and you will be rewarded!!
Chapter Meetings &Procedures
As associate members in the fraternity, you may not ask questions or make comments during meeting
unless addressed by an active member. These rules have been put in place in order for pledges to gain a
feel for the meeting environment and procedures before actively participating. By doing so, chapter
meeting execute swifter and smoother. Until initiation, new members will be asked to observe and take
notes so that they can gain experience and insight before they participate.
However, associate members may write request or concerns on paper and ask an active member to speak
on their behalf.
For a more in-depth description of the rules and etiquette of chapter meetings, refer to Robert’s Rules of
Order and/or meet with the Sergeant at Arms Chairmanship.
The chapter meeting agenda follows a general format (see Appendix B)
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The Four Founding Principles
The Promotion of Friendship
In our chapter, this purpose is exemplified by the friendliness of all the members. DU's strive to be "the
friendliest house on the campus."
The Development of Character
Our honor code promotes personal strength of character and our members try to develop a positive
morality for themselves, in accord with all the ideals of Delta Upsilon.
The Diffusion of Liberal Culture
Our cultural program established in 1961, promotes cultural ideas throughout the house and campus.
The Advancement of Justice
DU's consistently are just in their dealings with each other and with other persons outside the chapter.
Members of Delta Upsilon advance justice by going a step further and doing the right thing in the most
adverse of circumstances.
History of Our Four Founding Principles
A person need only read the Preamble to the early constitution (Quinquennial, pg. 17) to be comforted
that the feeling of the Four Founding Principles lay within. They have been there from the very
beginning, but were stated differently.
They first were called "objects." They were then called "purposes," before becoming the principles that
we know today.
In the Preamble, it was stated, "We are confident that the great objects of equality, fraternity, and morality
may be attained without resorting to the veil of secrecy. We, therefore, the several Anti-Secret Societies
of Hamilton and Waterville Colleges, the University of Rochester, and Middlebury, Rutgers, and
Jefferson Colleges, in order to secure greater unity, permanency, and efficiency of effort, do agree to form
ourselves into a Fraternity for the purpose of counteracting the evil tendency of secret associations in
College, for maintaining and diffusing liberal principles, and for promoting intellectual, social, and moral
improvement."
The principles were in there, albeit hidden. This was the way at the Middlebury Convention of 1864.
Thirty years after the founding.
The Constitution went through many remodels since the 1864 Convention. At nearly every convention
that followed, the constitution was rewritten, added to, subtracted from, enhanced, or simplified. Article I,
Section 2 of the constitution is the one to watch. At the 1864 writing, Section 2 stated, "The several
societies constituting this Fraternity shall be denominated Chapters, and shall take their names from their
respective Institutions." Notice that it makes no note of the Four Founding Principles. That would change.
Fast forward to the 56th Convention, held in Chicago in 1890. Minor revisions to the constitution were
made. Article 1, Section 2 remained intact however. Because of this, the actions of the following
convention establish the mark of change.
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The 57th Convention, held with the Harvard Chapter in Boston, Massachusetts, occurred November 1113, 1891. At the opening session, on November 11th, and after an address of welcome from then Active
President, Brother Frank Gaylord Cook, Harvard 1882, the business of the convention began. After the
report from the credentials committee was read, the list of delegates was called. The convention then
heard reports from other standing committees, carried a motion that the privileges of the floor be extended
to visitors, and adopted the minutes of the 56th Convention. It was then that Brother William V.
Moody, Harvard 1893, moved that the revision of the Constitution be made the order of the day for the
next session at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The motion carried.
At 3 o'clock, Brother Ellis J. Thomas, Williams 1888, of the Executive Council moved that the revision of
the Constitution be taken up. The motion carried.
Then, Brother Thomas moved that the Constitution be taken up article-by-article, that the sections of each
article be altered or amended in turn, and then the article as a whole taken up for final action. The motion
carried.
The new Constitution was brought up. Article 1, Section 2 remained virtually the same, but with a slight
alteration. There was still no mention of principles.
After progressing through the late afternoon, and work still unfinished, Brother Thomas moved that the
revision of the Constitution be made the special order of the day for the next session at 9:30 am. The
motion carried.
The next day the convention moved through the body of the Constitution, article-by-article, line-by-line.
Finally, at the end of the second day, after all of the Articles had received treatment, the motion was made
to virtually replace the old Constitution with the amended one. The motion carried. There was still no
change to Article 1, Section 2.
The convention still had an issue with the Preamble. It had virtually been picked apart as a vulture picks
away at the skeleton of a bovine carcass. Brother Thomas moved that the consideration of the Preamble
be postponed for one year, and it would be taken up at next year's convention. The motion carried.
On the third day he rose again, to call the convention to order. President Frank G. Cook then recognized
Brother Edward C. Morey, Syracuse 1884, who moved that the rules be suspended. The motion carried.
Brother Morey then moved that the vote that had been passed at the previous session, adopting Article 1
be reconsidered. The motion again carried. Brother Morey then moved that the following be inserted as
Article 1, Section 2 and the sections be numbered to correspond:
"Sec. 2. The objects of this Fraternity shall include the promotion of friendship, the exertion of moral
influence, the diffusion of liberal culture, and the advancement of equity in college affairs. It shall be nonsecret."
Brother Wilson L. Fairbanks, Tufts 1887, brought up an amendment to the motion, which was accepted.
The amendment simply stated that "The development of character" be substituted for "the exertion of
moral influence."
Upon a roll call vote of organizations, the vote was unanimous. The motion carried. The new Article 1
was then inserted to the new revision, which was voted on and unanimously passed. Noticing the value of
the new change, and seeing an opportunity to save some work for next year's convention, Brother Thomas
moved to strike out the Preamble of the old Constitution once and for all. Upon another roll call vote of
organizations, the vote was again unanimous, and the motion carried. The convention then quietly moved
on with the remaining orders of the day.
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So, the Four Founding "Objects" of the Fraternity arrived without fanfare. They were merely part of a
convention business session that gave new life and look to an aging constitution.
With thanks also to Brother Fairbanks, Brother Morey can likely be called the "Father of the Four
Founding Principles".
From the Convention of 1891, the Four Founding Principles have changed only slightly. Preceding the
Convention of 1909, the convention that approved the incorporation, a committee was formed to review
the constitution and by-laws. It was during this transition, by blanket passage, that "the advancement of
equity in college affairs" became "the advancement of justice in college affairs."
From there the progression is slight. Sometime between the years of 1916 and 1923, the Four Founding
"Objects" of the Fraternity became referred to as the "Purposes". It was at this time also, that "in college
affairs" was dropped to make the fourth principle simply, "The Advancement of Justice." An exact time
has yet to be determined. It was definitely no later than 1923 that the Principles as we know them today,
were listed in printed form as such. In the 1923 (2nd Printing) issue of "The Manual of Delta Upsilon",
they appear in the opening pages, proudly displayed. Listed as "The Purposes of Delta Upsilon", they
have not yet been found printed in this manner before this time.
From that point, the "Purposes" became the Four Founding "Principles" that we refer to today sometime
between 1958 and 1963. An exact time for this change has also yet to be determined. Most definitely, the
Four Founding Principles have remained unchanged since no later than 1963.
It is with great interest, yet with an added sense of melancholy that our founding principles, that are so
evident in our Fraternity today, came to us almost by accident. They were entered into our historical
record almost as an afterthought, but from a person with forethought. They were a simple product of
change, their meaning strengthening ever so slowly over time.
For years the story of our Four Founding Principles has been lost between the covers of books, a puzzle
waiting to be put together. What began as a simple addition to a constitution, to provide a little more
definition to a sense of purpose provided by our founding fathers, ended up as the still meaningful
statement that we continue to use as our battle cry today.
Now, the story can be told, and we can now laud the efforts of the unsung hero, the Father of the Four
Founding Principles, Brother Edward C. Morey, Syracuse 1884. Credit finally given, where credit has
been due for the past 110 years.
Characteristics of a DU Man
A DU Man is a creative man, a thinking man, and a man of action who is constantly evaluating and
reevaluating himself, his chapter, and society in an introspective way
Mottos of Delta Upsilon
Δικαια Υποθηκη
“Justice - Our Foundation”
Delta Upsilon was founded on the just basis of breaking the up the dictating power of unjust secretive
fraternities at Williams College.
Arlington Chapter Motto
Delpha Y
“Brotherhood Eternal”
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Founding principle of Sigma Phi Beta (ΣΦΒ) and pledge greeting
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An unofficial secondary meaning that has been adapted is that “Delpha Y” is applied when a member
leaves their belongings for an extending period and another member confiscates them.
Colors of Delta Upsilon
When asked what the colors of Delta Upsilon are, a member is to reply:
“The colors of our International Fraternity are Old Gold on a field of Sapphire Blue, rendered properly,
sir.”
Slogans of Delta Upsilon
“Delta Upsilon in everything, every DU in something”
“Once a Delta U, Always a Delta U”
Songs
Hail Delta Upsilon – Sang at the start of every meeting by all members (including associate members)
“Hail Delta Upsilon, brotherhood glorious
Justice thy cornerstone, true manhood thy goal,
O’er all thyne enemies, forever victorious,
Hail Delta Upsilon, eternal soul”
International Headquarters
8705 Founders Rd
P.O. Box 68942
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Symbols of the Fraternity
Since the fourteenth century an elaborate pattern of heraldry evolved which is still recognized in
sovereign countries, municipalities, societies, corporations and families. During the Victorian era, interest
in heraldry was revived and has since remained an important part of such close associations as college
fraternities.
Coat of Arms
The Great Arms, showing the complete achievement, may be used by members in such formal instances
as stained glass, award plaques or certificates, chapter stationery and illustrations in college annuals. The
Little Arms, the shield without the supporting bannerettes, is more correct for such informal use as
chapter seals, chapter house decorations, letter paper and personal items.
The Bylaws stipulate that the monogram of the Greek letters Delta and Upsilon shall not be used on any
article except the Great Arms, Little Arms, Crest, Badge, Flag, Banner, Recognition Button and Sister
Pin. If the Greek letters are to be used on any other items, they should be placed side by side.
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The Coat of Arms is protected by both copyright and design-patent, and it is not to be used by any
manufacturer for any purpose or person without a license. Such license may be applied for through the
Headquarters at no charge by describing the proposed use and submitting designs or samples for
consideration.
The Badge
The gold badge, formed from a monogram of the Greek letters Delta and Upsilon, was presented to the
Hamilton Convention of 1858 by Edward P. Gardner of Amherst, chairman of the Badge Committee. It
was officially adopted by the Convention on May 13, 1858 together with the motto, which appears in
Greek form on the arms of the Upsilon. The Delta is always drawn as an isosceles triangle whose altitude
is equal to its base.
By Convention mandate and custom, the badge is worn over the heart in an upright position on the shirt
or vest only. If a guard or pendant is attached, the top of the badge should be level with the top of the
shirt pocket and one half inch to the right. The top of the guard or pendant should be level with the
bottom of the badge and off the pocket. Wearing the badge on certain types of pull over sweaters rests
with the good judgment and general customs of each chapter. A badge may be draped in mourning to pay
respects to a decreased brother by winding black silk around it horizontally to a convenient width. The
official badge can be worn by no other person than a duly initiated brother, except his mother, wife or
fiancée. Under no circumstances is a member's badge into a ring or any other such object.
The Seal
The seal of the Fraternity is held by the International Fraternity secretary, who uses it in the name of the
Trustees for sealing official papers of the corporation. The seal is both copyrighted and patented, and
care should be used to avoid infringement.
Pledge Pin
The Delta Upsilon pledge pin is worn by a man who has actually accepted a bid to pledge the fraternity.
He wasn't it until he is formally initiated. Should a pledge withdraw or transfer from school, he should
return the pledge button to the chapter, which issued it.
Wear it with pride!
Distinguished Brand
Delta Upsilon is proud to announce the launch of a new Fraternity brand. The Distinguished Brand of
Delta Upsilon has been developed to ensure a relevant, just and distinguished identity for the Fraternity.
The brand illustrates a tie to the progressive direction of the Fraternity and its rich history. The logomark
of the Fraternity commemorates the achievement of membership. Wrapped in a ribbon of blue and gold,
the badge symbolizes the rite of passage each member experiences during the ritual of initiation. Through
this distinct symbol of Delta Upsilon, the logomark brings full-circle a unique memory of experience that
each brothers has to tell. The wordmark of Delta Upsilon is simple and bold, focusing on the straightforward nature and non-secret history of the Fraternity.
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The Crest – Similar to the Coat of Arms, the Crest of the fraternity has a few more features
1. Superimposed Delta Upsilon
2. Trux
3. Founding Date
4. Five Rings
5. Oak Tree
6. Left Bannerette: The Convention
7. Shield of Arms
8. Motto
9. Scales of Justice
10. Registered trademark
11. Decking
12. Seven Stars
13. Right Bannerette: The Assembly
14. Chevron
15. Five Crowns
16. Incorporation Date
17. Knights Helmet
Delta Upsilon Crest Description
(See Appendix D)
1. Superimposed Delta Upsilon: The Badge of our Fraternity.
2. Trux: A top of the flagstaff, which hold up the bannerettes. They represent that every DU has two balls.
(Except Jimmy and Greg Ball, and Mark Roberts; they have three)
3. Founding date: The founding date of Delta Upsilon (November 4, 1834)
4. Five Rings: Represent the 1st five provinces established in 1909.
a) New England
b) Central New York and Canada
c) New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
d) Midwest
e) Pacific Coast
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a) Roots: The Alumni
b) Trunk: The International Fraternity
c) Branches: The Individual Chapters
d) Leaves: The Individual Members of the Chapter
6. Right Bannerette: The Convention (Dexter): Represents the undergraduate members of the legislative
body. This bannerette contains the five rings and the oak tree.
7. The Shield of Arms: Represents an organization of men. The Shield of Arms contain the seven stars
and the balanced scale.
8. Motto: The motto, Δικαια Υποθηκη (Dikaia Upotheke), is at the bottom because it is our foundation as
well as the foundation of the crest.
9. Scales of Justice: Signifies the spirit of justice in Delta Upsilon. This is the lower 2/3 of the Shield,
known as the principle charge. The scales, which are of wrought iron (the strongest metal known at the
time), also signify the balance between the undergraduate and alumni. It represents equity or justice in
college affairs and is also the oldest emblem of the Fraternity.
10. Registered Trademark: Symbol® indicates that the Crest is a registered trademark of the Fraternity.
11. Decking (Mantling): Represents parliamentary robes and procedures.
12. Seven Stars: This is the upper 1/3 of the Shield of Arms. The top 4 stars represent the four chapters
(Williams, Amherst, Hamilton, and Union) which formed the Anti-Secret Confederation at the Troy
Convention in 1847. The lower 3 stars signify the additional three societies (Wesleyan, Western Reserve,
and Vermont or Colby) that attended the Burlington Convention in 1852.
13. Left Bannerette: The Assembly (Sinister): The right bannerette represents the graduate section of the
legislative body which are the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees. This bannerette contains the 5
crowns and the chevron.
14. Chevron: This represents that homestead or property holding body of the Fraternity.
15. Five Crowns: The five crowns represent the first five officers designated at the time of incorporation,
which include a President, two Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer.
16. Incorporation Date: The date Delta Upsilon was incorporated by Charles Evans Hughes, then
Governor of New York, in New York City. (December 10, 1909)
17. Knights Helmet: Made of wrought iron typifying democracy. It has a raised visor, so the man within
may be recognized by his friends, thus showing nonsecrecy. It is also riveted to the shield.
The trimming on the crest is there because it makes it look nice.
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Traditions of the Arlington Chapter
Derby Days – adopted by Greek Life as Greek Week
Hawaiian – annual Hawaiian themed party with alumni and friends
Ducks on the Pond – softball game against alumni in spring
Turkey Bowl – football game against alumni in fall
Taking the Bridge on Bid Day – be the first on the bridge and start chants
Wet Duck – celebrate with new associate members on bid day with sparkling cider
Other recent traditions include:
Bullmoose – called when a beverage is in a member’s right hand in order to remind them to keep their
right hand open for handshakes.
Delpha Y – called to keep forgetful members accountable
Wales Tales – counting game played by many alumni
Publications
The Cornerstone: Our "guidebook" which contains many facts about the history of Delta Upsilon, as
well as some fundamental tips on how to survive the college years. Started in 1916, it was the first of its
kind, and so many fraternities have adopted similar "fraternity handbooks."
The Quarterly: About the same time, journals began to appear among general fraternities. Delta U also
started one, with sporadic issues of Our Record in 1867 and 1869. Then in 1882, the Quarterly began
publication, first as the University Review, then as the Quarterly. We haven't missed an issue since. DU is
proud to issue one of the oldest continuously published fraternity magazines.
History of The Quarterly
The possibility of a Fraternity magazine was discussed as early as the Convention of 1852, but the
conclusions of a committee appointed to investigate the possibility of such a venture were that the
expense would be too great for the chapters to handle. The project was, with much regret, tabled, and not
discussed again until 1866 at the Rochester Convention.
In the late 1860's journals began to appear among general fraternities. Delta Upsilon at last started one,
with sporadic issues of Our Record from 1867 to 1870. There was a large amount of moral support for
the publication, but the chapters either ignored or forgot their financial obligation to the magazine's
production. After much debate and much frustration on the part of Henry R. Waite, Hamilton 1868, one
of the first editors, production ceased following the 1870 Convention.
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More than a decade passed before the Fraternity again seriously considered publishing a magazine,
though it had become more apparent each year that some type of magazine was essential. Sentiment in
this direction was very effectively presented at the 1881 Convention, at which time the delegates voted to
establish a magazine with the editorship to rotate among the chapters.
The idea of a rotating editorship in order of chapter seniority provided a very dubious foundation for
success. Even so, it was a much more favorable situation when Alexander D. Noyes, Amherst 1883
offered at the 1882 Convention, on behalf of his chapter, to undertake the task of issuing a quarterly
magazine. Aided by several members of the Amherst Chapter, Noyes produced the first issue of the Delta
Upsilon Quarterly, on December 22, 1882.
The idea of a rotating editorship did not last. At the 1883 Convention, Brother Noyes argued successfully
that the editing and publishing of the magazine be placed in the hands of a board composed of both
alumni and undergraduates, with the board being elected annually by the Convention.
The editorship moved to Rossiter Johnson, Rochester 1863, with an associate editor from each
chapter. Frederick M. Crossett, New York 1884 was hired as the business manager, becoming chief
editor from 1886 to 1892. In 1886, the magazine had about 600 subscribers, with total expenses of
$806.61. When Crossett retired from the editorship in 1893, he was succeeded by Wilson L. Fairbanks,
Tufts 1887. Fairbanks felt strongly that "more frequent issues, say monthly, mean more live matter,
greater influence as a fraternity organ, and probably greater circulation as a corollary. From a business
standpoint it would mean more advertising, probably sufficient to meet any increased expense of
publication."
Fairbanks' ambitious goal of a monthly magazine was not immediately realized. In fact, advertising
revenue experienced a decline because advertisers were reluctant to spend their money for advertising
space in a periodical with a constantly fluctuating circulation. These problems led to careful
consideration of the situation by the 1893 Convention, which responded by amending the Constitution in
the interests of a larger and better Quarterly. Every active member of each chapter was required to
subscribe to the magazine and to make payment to the Executive Council as part of a per capita tax. This
revenue was turned over to the editor for publication of a magazine to be issued at least quarterly, and to
be known as the Delta Upsilon Magazine. The Delta Upsilon Magazine made its appearance from March
1894 to April 1896, when Fairbanks, unable to take sufficient time from his own work on the New York
Times, offered his resignation to the 1896 Convention. The Executive Council then appointed Thornton
B. Penfield, Columbia 1890 as editor-in-chief. The magazine then reassumed the title of the Delta
Upsilon Quarterly.
Penfield's tenure was both profitable for the fraternity and artistically successful, but in 1901, he resigned,
paving the way for Goldwin Goldsmith, Columbia 1896 to take the reins as editor. Goldsmith made great
improvements in the magazine. The number of pages per year increased from 200 in his first year to
almost 500 seven years later. The number of subscribers also increased markedly from 336 to 1,102
during the seven years that Goldsmith was at the helm.
In 1906, Goldsmith was elected to the Executive Council and editing duties transferred to William O.
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Miller, Pennsylvania 1904. Miller occupied the post for four years; during which time the number of
alumni subscribers reached almost 4,000. It was during this time though, that many alumni did not pay
their obligation to the magazine and accounts payable grew beyond the financial capabilities of the
magazine. Sheldon J. Howe, Brown '08 became Miller's successor, and succeeded in balancing the
magazine's budget. Howe proposed that back debts be paid and that "either the price of the magazine be
raised or else that a drive be made for greater advertisements. In the end, the alumni subscription was
doubled from $1 to $2, with the undergraduate rate staying at $1.50. Walter Q. Wilgus, Michigan '12
then became general editor for a brief period, who was succeeded in 1915 by Walter P. McGuire,
Minnesota '04 whose term also scarcely exceeded a year. After this series of rapid changes, the Fraternity
was fortunate enough to recruit the services of Herbert Wheaton Congdon, Columbia 1897. During
Congdon's tenure, several important changes were made in the magazine's management. The most
notable change came in 1917, when the By-Laws were amended to provide each alumnus a subscription
to the magazine so long as he paid his annual tax of $3. It was a most effective expression of the
importance of retaining alumni interest in the Fraternity through the magazine. In the spring of 1923,
Congdon retired. From then until January 1925, Frank W. Noxon, Syracuse 1894 published the magazine
with help from Harvey R. Cook, Rutgers '23.
Noxon and Cook served temporarily until a permanent editor could be found. The Board's search induced
Carroll B. Larrabee, Brown '18 to become the new editor, beginning with the January issue of 1925. With
Larrabee's appointment, the magazine entered an unprecedented span of 45 years during which two men
would head the magazine. Larrabee's term of almost 23 years was followed by an almost identical time
period from 1947 through 1969, when Orville H. Read, Missouri '33, edited the magazine.
Read's resignation as editor in 1969 was timed to coincide with his retirement as President of the
Fraternity. Arthur E. Auer, Western Michigan '65 who served in that capacity for three years until a
change in business employment compelled him to resign, filled his editorial chair. Since January 1973,
the Executive Directors and staff at the International Headquarters had edited the Delta Upsilon
Quarterly.
The Quinquennial: Our first published history which appeared in 1884, DU's 50th year. It contained a
brief history of each chapter and a list of members. DU's 50th anniversary sparked a surge of North
Eastern chapters: Northwestern, Harvard, Wisconsin, Lafayette, Columbia, Lehigh, DePauw and
Pennsylvania, Technology and Swarthmore.
Superiority of Merit
Since its inception, Delta Upsilon has held only one qualification for membership: merit. Such criterion is
blind to difference of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, physical attributes, socioeconomic status
and national origin. The Constitution and By-Laws of Delta Upsilon Fraternity further specify the
following membership criteria:
Constitution, Article II, Section 4: The Associate Members
Any male undergraduate enrolled in a college or university at which an Undergraduate Chapter of the
Fraternity is chartered or a Colony of the Fraternity is established, who is in good standing with that
college or university, may be invited by the Members of that Undergraduate Chapter, the members of that
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Colony or by an organizing committee in the establishment of a new Colony, to pledge to membership in
the Fraternity. Anyone so pledged shall be an Associate Member, but shall not be a Member of the
Fraternity nor have the rights of Membership in the Fraternity until he is initiated by taking the Oath of
Initiation in accordance with the Fraternity's ritual.
“The only superiority, which we acknowledge, is the superiority of merit.”
-1839 Preamble to the Delta Upsilon Constitution
Greek Life
Councils
The four Greek councils at The University of Texas at Arlington are:
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Interfraternity Council (IFC)
o Delta Upsilon (ΔΥ)
o Alpha Tau Omega (ΑΤΩ)
o Beta Theta Pi (ΒΘΠ)
o Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ)
o Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ)
o Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ)
o Sigma Chi (ΣΧ)
o Sigma Lamda Beta (ΣΛΒ)
o Sigma Phi Epsilon (ΣΦΕ)
o Kappa Delta Rho (ΚΔP)
Pan-Hellenic Council (PHC)
o Delta Delta Delta (ΔΔΔ)
o Alpha Chi Omega (ΑΧΩ)
o Delta Zeta (ΔΖ)
o Zeta Tau Alpha (ΖΤΑ)
National Pan-Hellenic Conference (NPHC)
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
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Greek Alphabet
It is important, as Greeks, to learn and recognize other fraternities and sororities by their letters.
*Start with ΔΥ and end with sir
Intramural Sports
Every semester there are certain sports that we can compete in as a fraternity on campus. Our Athletics
Chair determines which sports we will participate in and which league, determined by previous
performance and chapter participation. The idea is to have fun and make a positive appearance to the
school’s athletes and viewers. This being said, all those who commit to such teams are required to
perform their role to the best of their ability and throughout the entirety of the season.
http://www.uta.edu/campusrec/intramurals/
Student Organizations
Delta Upsilon is one of many organizations on campus that you should seek membership in. At Delta
Upsilon, we pride ourselves on building better men. A part of that is being well rounded and having an
impressive array of interests and associations. Almost every major at our university has its own club or
organization that can be used as credentials to put you one step ahead of the competition.
http://www.uta.edu/studentorgs/
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International History of Delta Upsilon
Our Founding
The Williams campus, in the rugged hills of northwestern Massachusetts, was Spartan. Men lived in
barely heated halls, doing the necessary chores themselves. There were no women students on campus.
Life focused on knowledge and discourse, religion, and family. There were no radios or televisions; the
electric light nor the phonograph had been invented. Even the telegraph Morse code transmitted by wire was years away.
There were neither trains nor paved roads; the efficient use of internal combustion and "horseless
carriages" was a good 60 years in the future. The nearest "large" cities, Troy and Schenectady across the
New York border, together sheltered only 20,000. The Union had about 14.5 million citizens and slaves
in 24 states. Andrew Jackson was President and Abraham Lincoln was a young man of twenty five.
Canada was firmly under British domination. The modern world as we know it today lay undiscovered
and barely dreamed.
Consider those men who founded Delta Upsilon at Williams College, on a crisp November day in 1834.
What do they have in common with you? Why has their inspiration thrived for more than 175 years?
What role will their principles play in your life? What is the import of a non-secret fraternity based on the
Promotion of Friendship, the Development of Character, the Diffusion of Liberal Culture and the
Advancement of Justice?
A Premise of Fairness
In the fall of 1834, there arose on the Williams College campus a matter of great concern to the faculty and to many students as well. The focus of their debate fell on the two secret fraternities on campus; not
on their presence, but on their activities. These two societies had conspired to make use of an advantage.
Their members, like all men at Williams, wanted to fare admirably in the race for campus honors.
However, by use of their secrecy, they had strayed from their earlier, legitimate mission as debating and
literary societies, and had become political machines. Their goal was to place their members into high
campus offices, whether qualified or not. They had done this effectively.
Faculty members frowned on this trend. It raised previously unheard-of distinctions, jealousies, and
animosity where none was needed. They questioned whether the emphasis on campus politics was
contrary to the fundamental purposes of the college itself. Does this sound familiar? It may be that some
faculty on your campus ask whether the activities of fraternities add to or detract from your college or
university. Some students felt the same way. Their sense of justice was offended; they disliked the
practice of conferring honors without merit. They longed for an even playing field. They were convinced
that the spoils of victory should go to men on merit, men who truly earned their rewards, and not to
unqualified men who used political clout to deliver them the prize.
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DU's First Meeting
So it was that 20 men from the sophomore and junior classes met to forge a plan of action. They quickly
found ten of the best men from the freshman class, and called a meeting for the evening of November 4.
Though we would love to know exactly what happened that evening, we cannot; a fire destroyed all the
Williams records seven years later. But we know that these 30 men gathered in the Freshman Recitation
Room of Old West College, a building that stands today.
On the evening of November 4, 1834, 30 students - ten men from each of the three classes (freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors) at Williams College - “all good men and true,” met in the Freshman Recitation
Room in West College and formed the Social Fraternity known today as Delta Upsilon International
Fraternity. A new era had begun.
Our Williams Founders
Class of 1836
Algernon S. Baldwin
Hiram Bell
George Clisby
Samuel D Darling
Anson L. Hobart*
Ephraim W. Kellogg
Josiah Lyman
Lebbeus R. Phillips
Zalmon Richards
Edmund Wright
Class of 1837
Daniel Brown
Soloman Clark
Ed ward Clarke
Stephen J. Field
Lewis C. Lockwood
Lyndon G. Lyman
Henry Morgan
William H. Noble
Comfort Sparks
Francis W. Tappan
Class of 1838
William Brigham
Edward F. Brooks
William Bross
Thomas A. Hall
John P. Hills
Foster Lilly
Theophilus Page
Charles Peabody
David Pise
Francis Williams
* President of the Williams Fraternity
They chose a name: The Social Fraternity. "Social" didn't mean entertainment events, as many
fraternity men mistakenly believe today. Instead, it was much broader. It meant an interest in
life's interactions among people, and how society would better itself through group action.
The secret societies ridiculed the new group, but they knew full well that the Social Fraternity
would thrive. And did it ever! Because its aims matched those of the college, the Social Fraternity
soon had more than half the men on campus in its ranks - and soon, the first DUs dominated the
lists of campus honors. This good idea of a spirited brotherhood based on merit spread rapidly.
Within four years, men of similar beliefs set up another group, at Union College in Schenectady.
Our Middlebury Chapter was born in 1845; Hamilton, in 1847. More followed: Amherst, Western
Reserve, Wesleyan, Vermont, Rochester and Colby. These early groups thrived, powered by their
zeal in battling the abuses of secret societies. These seven chapters at the 1852 Convention of the
Anti-Secret Confederation came to be known as the "Seven Stars" of the anti-secrecy fight. Thus,
they are commemorated in our Coat of Arms, in the Seven Stars you see below the open helmet,
for non-secrecy and friendship, and above the balanced scales, for Justice.
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An early meeting of four chapters brought these anti-secret groups into an organized fraternity. It
was in Troy, N.Y., in November 1847. Williams, Union, Amherst and Hamilton met in
Convention, and formally established the Anti-Secret Confederation (ASC). Its Constitution
paralleled that of Williams, and the Convention first adopted a member key, bearing the Greek
words Ouden Adelon, "Nothing Secret." The Fraternity's colors were set as "old gold on a field of
sky-blue."
While other early fraternities fiddled with secret grips and recognition signs, DU was promoting
friendship and developing character. While the secret fraternities wasted energy guarding their
precious secrets from others, DU fought to advance justice and spread liberal, learned culture. DU
had no need for mystic principles shrouded in secret ritual. Our aims were open, honest and
direct.
From Troubled Times, New Strengths
DU grew steadily, adding chapters at Wesleyan, Rochester, Bowdoin and Rutgers by 1860. Then
came war of the most vicious kind--civil war. By 1864, the nation was in turmoil. The War
Between the States had taken its toll on college men, and on fraternity chapters as well. In the
South, some chapters enlisted in the Confederate Army en masse. Many Northern men left
college to work in business, join the Union Army, or care for their families.
DUs faced these facts, and fought hard to preserve their Fraternity. Some obvious changes were
needed in the Anti-Secret Confederation. More centralized government of the chapters would be a
big help. Issues about Fraternity insignia and ritual were unclear. It was obvious that the
Convention of 1864 would be critical to DU's future.
Delegates from Hamilton and Rochester went to Middlebury, ready to act. The times kept all
other chapters from attending, except Rutgers, which had not sent word. But Rutgers was vital;
the ASC needed four chapters for a quorum. March 9 brought a grim mood; no DU from Rutgers
had appeared.
But the afternoon brought great news: A Rutgers delegate, Thomas W. Jones, had arrived! The
quorum was met and Convention could act!
Brother Jones' arrival electrified the gathering. The DUs sprang into action. Within a day, the
Convention formally adopted the name Delta Upsilon, in common but not universal use. It
approved a new Constitution. It approved the DU badge used today, which had been adopted in
1858.
Growth and Maturity
After the Civil War ended and college life returned to normal, DU began to grow again. The
mood was cautious, as the men wanted DU only at the strongest colleges and universities. And
they found fertile ground: Colgate, New York University, Miami University, Brown, Cornell,
Marietta, Princeton, Syracuse and Michigan. By 1880, DU had grown to 15 active chapters.
Further illustration of DU's prominence comes in the achievements of DU alumni from this
period. There were many diplomats and governors, corporate presidents, religious and military
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leaders and pioneers in industry.
There were steps toward maturity, laying the foundation of the DU you know today. In 1879, the
convention recognized that active opposition to secret fraternities was no longer needed. As our
Ritual of Initiation states, the abuses of power were no less evil, but there was no longer the need
to battle secrecy actively. So DU changed its formal policy from anti-secrecy to non-secrecy.
About the same time, journals began to appear among general fraternities. Delta U also started
one, with sporadic issues of Our Record in 1867 and 1869. Then in 1882, the Quarterly began
publication, first as the University Review, then as the Quarterly. We haven't missed an issue
since. DU is proud to issue one of the oldest continuously published fraternity magazines.
Our first published history, The Quinquennial, appeared in 1884, DU's 50th year. It contained a
brief history of each chapter and a list of members. DU's 50th anniversary sparked a surge of new
chapters: Northwestern, Harvard, Wisconsin, Lafayette, Columbia, Lehigh, DePauw and
Pennsylvania, Technology and Swarthmore.
DU broke ground in other areas. Minnesota in 1890, was the first chapter west of the Mississippi
River. Tufts, a local society formed in 1886, became the first chapter approved through petition in
1891. Stanford and California became the first West Coast DU chapters in 1896. McGill became
the first Canadian chapter in 1898, and DU became an International Fraternity. Nebraska became
the first Great Plains Chapter on December 9, 1898.
Into the 1900s
DU's growth slowed after 1900, but continued in measured steps. Petitioning societies, often
well-established local fraternities with solid records of achievement on their campuses--were
examined closely, and conventions often delayed acceptance into Delta U. Some groups
petitioned five or more times! By 1920, DU had staked its claim to excellence in the burgeoning
universities of the Alleghenies and the Midwest: Chicago, Ohio State, Illinois, Penn State, Iowa
State, Purdue, Indiana, Carnegie and Kansas.
In 1909, one of DU's most illustrious alumni, Charles Evans Hughes, Colgate and Brown 1881,
led the move to incorporate the Fraternity. Incorporation under New York law meant that DU
created an Assembly of graduate Trustees, who in turn elected the Board of Directors. This board
governs DU between meetings of Convention and Assembly.
Delta U went to Washington in 1911, our first chapter in the Pacific Northwest. Five years later,
the first Manual of Delta Upsilon was printed, the earliest predecessor of the book you are now
reading. Wesleyan was revived in 1919. Virginia opened the South for DU in 1922. Oregon State
joined DU in the same year.
Emphasis on chapter quality paid solid dividends. The 1920s were exceptional years for DU. For
much of the decade, DU ranked above all other national fraternities in grades. A Permanent Trust
Fund, established in 1921, is now a major force in DU financial stability, as you'll read in another
chapter.
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DU added more excellent universities, public and private, to its chapter roll: Missouri, Iowa,
Dartmouth, Oklahoma, Johns Hopkins. This quality has continued: of the 32 DU chapters
between 1885 and 1928, 26 remain active today.
1929: No Crash for DU
The Great Depression hit colleges hard, but DU was well prepared. Not a single chapter was lost-in fact, DU added UCLA, Manitoba, Washington and Lee, Western Ontario, Washington State,
Oregon, Alberta and British Columbia from 1929 to 1935. This good fortune was the result of
solid foresight; many other fraternities' chapters were not so fortunate.
Many chapter houses were occupied for military needs during World War II, as had happened in
the first Great War. But then came a surge of interest in college fraternities, and DU rode the
wave as well.
Challenge And Education
New chapters sprung up rapidly after the war. So did new ideas within DU. Standing committees
were created within the Board of Directors, to build expertise in needed program areas. The first
annual Leadership Conference occurred in the summer of 1949.
DU is still one of a very few fraternities to offer an educational summer program like the
Leadership Conference every year. And DU doesn't settle for just a summer conference on
leadership. We were one of the first fraternities to hold Regional Leadership Seminars (RLS)
across the continent each winter, too. These RLS meetings bring men together from the chapters
in their region for a weekend of educational programs, seminars and fraternal fellowship.
The Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation was formed in 1949 to raise money for education and
assistance of DUs. You can read more about it in the chapter on DU finances.
The chapter roll grew rapidly after the war. San Jose, Kent State, Louisville, Michigan State,
Texas, Bowling Green, Denison, Bucknell, Bradley, Colorado and North Carolina were added
within five years. This geographic diversity continued through 1960 with these new chapters:
Ohio, Western Michigan, Kansas State, Georgia Tech, Florida, Pacific, Ripon, Wichita and
Arizona.
Chapters had a better way to plan their activities through the Superior Chapter Program, instituted
in 1960. It has been superseded by the Seven Stars System, but the basic concept of careful
planning and evaluation on objective criteria continues to serve DU Chapters well. After all, it's
the plan followed by most successful businesses.
Challenges of the 1960's and 1970's
In the early 1960s, DU continued to grow. Oklahoma State, Clarkson, Auburn, North Dakota and
Northern Illinois were founded and thrived. In the latter part of the decade, DU committed itself
to even more growth and 14 colonies were underway in 1967.
But the late 60s also meant social upheaval, and fraternities were among the institutions
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questioned about their relevancy. DU strongly emphasized the personal aspect of fraternity, rather
than just its ritual and formalities. This was a strong argument for starting so many new chapters:
Fresno State, San Diego and Northern Iowa in 1968; Creighton, Arlington, Tennessee in 1969;
Delaware, Central Missouri, Marquette, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, North Dakota State, Maine
and Eastern Kentucky in 1970; and Colorado State Dayton, South Dakota, Southern Illinois and
Tyler in 1971.
In 1969, a Fraternity committee determined that DU would save time and money by moving its
headquarters from New York City. Indianapolis was chosen as a centrally located site, with
attractive tax breaks and low personnel costs. A bequest from a dedicated DU paid for the new
headquarters; Brother Lester E. Cox, Pennsylvania 1898, left about $175,000 to DU in his will.
DU was the first fraternity to build headquarters on Founders Road in northwest Indianapolis.
Today, seven other men's and women's fraternity headquarters are within a block, and a dozen
others within a mile.
DU Always Open to All Men
Another trend occurred in the 1960s in which DU was a natural leader. The civil rights movement
in the United States led campuses to analyze whether all their institutions were fairly available to
men of all races and religions. When they looked at fraternities, they found many with restrictions
in the national bylaws that permitted membership only by white men, or Christian men, or other
unjustified criteria. These fraternities were forced to amend their fundamental laws so that they
complied with more modern and just policies.
But DU was well ahead of the game. After all, since 1834, we had recognized one and only one
distinction: merit. Men of every race, religion, national origin and economic background have
become DUs. Never were there artificial barriers in our bylaws. We were the first fraternity to
have none of these restrictive membership policies. Not that our Fraternity was perfect; some
chapters were less receptive to social changes than is required by our bylaws and founding
principles. But compared with other general fraternities, Delta Upsilon has always welcomed
more men from more social and economic backgrounds.
So DU was ahead of the times, and still is. What's even better is that since DU is non-secret, no
one could doubt our position. Many of the secret fraternities had to be forced to reveal their
positions on admitting men of various religions and races. Again, an open, non-secret philosophy
paid dividends.
Facing New Challenges
The 1970s also meant difficult times for many fraternity chapters, as alcohol laws changed and it
became legal for college men to drink. Many men handled this responsibility maturely. But at
some chapters, an "alcohol cult" began to grow. Their use of the Fraternity as a social outlet
distorted their understanding of the purpose of Delta Upsilon. Instead of a place to practice
leadership and focus on personal development, they thought mostly about parties, entertaining the
women on campus and preserving their "social budget." And alcohol took on a powerful
distorting effect on rush, as some chapters would get men drunk, then offer them a bid. The
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result: poor decisions, poor quality pledges and damaged chapters.
Certainly there is a place in your life for recreation, and dances and social functions with women
are a part of that. But you'd be a fool to squander your time in college learning only what you
could have learned working; that would waste time and money. You'd also be a fool to spend
your recreation time only on late night partying, when there are hundreds of opportunities to
perfect the social skills which will carry you far in the world beyond college.
You may see chapters on your campus trapped in the misunderstanding of "social fraternity"
which cropped up in the 1970s. Our strengths in Delta Upsilon came from building men, not a
"party reputation."
DU has not been immune to these forces. Nor has it sat idly by. DU was the first fraternity to call
for dry rush on college campuses, even during the days when alcohol was legal for most
undergraduates.
DU was also one of the first to emphasize the dangers of hazing within chapters, and to create
more positive pledge education programs that don't rely on archaic, misguided attempts at
"pledge motivation."
Enforcing high standards has also meant that some DU chapters have become inactive. In some
cases, serious problems (such as drug use or alcohol abuse, hazing, disrespect for women, etc.)
have meant that a chapter's charter has been suspended or revoked. While never a pleasant action,
it's one that Delta Upsilon can and will take to preserve its name and its chapters.
There was further growth in the 1970s and 1980s, after the surge in the early 1970s. Many of the
newer chapters are in the South and Southwest: Houston, Arkansas, North Carolina State,
Southwest Missouri, Baylor, South Carolina and Virginia Tech. Western Illinois, Massachusetts,
Michigan Tech and Culver-Stockton have joined the fold, and Oregon was revived. In California,
new chapters came to DU at Long Beach, Bakersfield and Santa Barbara. DU also added a
chapter at Northern Colorado, and another Canadian Chapter, Guelph.
The Fraternity Today
Your fraternity today is preparing itself to thrive in the new millennium. The battle is being
fought on many fronts. Together with men from other fraternities, we have been fighting the
problems that can ruin fraternities and destroy men's lives: alcohol and drug abuse, hazing,
sexually demeaning acts, racism and insensitivity to others, and poor academic priorities.
Since 1986, DU has taken a new attitude toward its chapters. On one hand, more DU staff
members have made more visits to chapters than ever before; thus more help is available to you
and your chapter.
On the other hand, your Fraternity will be far less tolerant of chapters whose conduct threatens
the good name of Delta Upsilon, and charters will be suspended or revoked, and men expelled
from DU, if needed to uphold our standards.
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But these are the minority of cases. It is far more prevalent to see DUs leading the charge in
improving the entire Greek system, and their chapter as well.
In recent years, DUs have convinced their fellow fraternity chapters to ban the purchase of
alcohol with chapter funds, and to end "little sister" programs.
The focus is on quality and excellence: high grades, campus involvement and community service
through volunteer work, respect for women on campus, good relations with faculty and
administration, absolutely no drugs or hazing, responsible alcohol policies, and cooperation and
enthusiasm for all student activities, Greek or non-Greek. These are the ways to build success for
DU and your chapter.
An expanded RLS and the summer Leadership Institute give more chapter leaders a chance to
learn what they can do for their chapter and DU.
The Assembly, which had met each year in New York, now joins the summer undergraduate
meeting. Thus has been created a new training ground for the alumni who advise chapters through
the Alumni Chapter program.
You are coming into DU at an exciting time in our history. Now you have a chance to be a part of
building its future. Your actions, and those of your chapter, will forge the DU history that pledges
will read 50 years from now.
The challenges to a modern fraternity are many. You'll have a chance to deal with them in your
own chapter, as an associate member and as a member, but with these challenges come many
opportunities to prove your mettle as a leader. That is precisely the experience you need to have
early in life, to pave the road for a lifetime of achievement.
As the decade of the 1990s began, the Fraternity's commitment to expansion brought about
successful revivals of the Kent State, Pennsylvania, Western Michigan, Rochester, Cal Poly,
Denison, and Minnesota Chapters. In addition, Delta U added three chapters in Canada at
McMaster, Victoria and Calgary, and in the United States at Iona College, Texas A&M
University, Arizona State, Carthage College, St. Norbert College, Pace University, University of
Central Florida, Shippensburg, Albany, and the University Northern Arizona.
The '90s also saw efforts strengthening towards alcohol free initiatives in order to keep up with
society's demands and negative publicity. Delta Upsilon established the McQuaid Commission to
review the Fraternity's focus on the alcohol-free policies. Led by then-Fraternity President James
D. McQuaid, Chicago '60, the commission devise a plan whereby chapters can voluntarily
become alcohol-free, or must maintain a certain standard of excellence in order to not be
considered such. Any chapter falling below the minimum standards would become alcohol-free.
In addition, any expansion, either to a new or returning chapter, would be installed as an alcoholfree facility.
As the new millennium began to rise, bringing a close to the 20th century, Delta Upsilon
continued to maintain its status quo. In addition, in March of 2000, the Fraternity installed its
southernmost chapter at the University of Texas - Pan American in Edinburg, TX, followed by
the triumphant return of the Ohio, San Diego, and Washington State Chapters. 2001 saw the
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installation of Delta Upsilon's 150th Chapter with the installation of the Northwestern State
Chapter in Nachitoches, Louisiana.
History of Our Ritual
It has been discovered that as early as 1840 there existed a simple pledge that was recited by new
members upon entering the Social Fraternity. Thus, the history of the initiation ritual begins.
From that point in 1840, things began to evolve.
The pledge was revised and finally included in the constitution in 1848, which followed the
direction of the Anti-Secret Confederation in 1847. From that point, the initiation "ritual"
consisted simply of the reading of the constitution to the new members, which now included the
pledge.
In 1858, the Fraternity's motto was officially adopted as Dikaia Upotheke or Δικαια
Υποθηκη meaningJustice, Our Foundation. Until this time, the motto of the Williams
Chapter, Ouden Adelon, or Nothing Secret, was used. In 1864, the name Delta Upsilon, and
subsequently a newly designed badge were officially adopted. On October 15, 1864 a letter from
the Washington and Jefferson Chapter to the Rutgers Chapter was sent which inquired as to the
initiation practices and remarked, "that merely taking a pledge and reading the constitution
seemed altogether too cold and barren." This letter and the correspondence that followed seemed
to lead the 1866 Convention to establish a "Committee on Initiation." The delegates of the 1866
Convention in Rochester, NY accepted the report of the committee, which read:
"The pledge shall be administered to members-elect standing. The candidates and President shall
stand in the center (directly in front of the President's desk), with the members of the chapter
standing about them. The pledge having been assented to, the President shall address the newly
elected members assuring them of the cordial sympathy of the society, and defining the relations
in which they stand to the Fraternity. He shall then give them the hand of fellowship in the name
of the entire Fraternity. After this the other members of the Chapter shall also welcome them as
brothers."
The Initiation Rite of 1866 served the Fraternity for many years. In performing this Rite, the
chapters were supposed to comply with this form, but were not limited to the additional nuances
that they could add themselves. Thus, uniformity did not exist. In 1878, chapters began to express
their opinion that the ritual be revised again. The issue was voted upon at the 1878 Convention to
which the delegates decided to leave the matter "to the taste of each chapter."
This procedure stood until 1890 when again, the delegates at the 1890 Convention instructed the
Executive Council to consider the improvement of the initiation rite. The idea was brought up
often at conventions that would follow and was unsuccessfully reviewed by several different
committees to the result that no significant progress was made on the improvement of the
initiation rite for the next 10 years. Finally, at the 1900 Convention "a committee of five was
appointed to draw up a uniform method of initiation and report at the next annual gathering." This
committee apparently followed through with their work and prepared a more definitive initiation
rite, which after some minor changes, was accepted at the 1901 Convention.
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The new initiation rite underwent several modest changes for the next few years. After the
chapters were able to put the new rite into practice, they saw the need for some minor
adjustments. These revisions caused some varying opinions from the different chapters, and
eventually led to a lack of uniformity. To combat this, the chapters used a "temporary form" of
the initiation rite while the Executive Council worked with a committee to once again review the
process. In 1910, the Council announce that a final draft of the rite was being handed over to
Brother John Erskine, Columbia 1900, who would revise the final draft of the Ritual of Initiation.
The draft was formally approved at the 1911 Convention, and in the fall of 1912, the Fraternity
published the ritual.
The ritual consisted of three rites. In Rite I, the candidates took pledges of a negative character
and were informed of the general nature of the vows to be taken later on.
An opportunity was also given for each man to express a willingness to continue the ceremony.
While this was in progress, the rest of the chapter and visiting alumni were called to order in
another room and informed of the names of the candidates. It was at this time that the opportunity
to express any objection towards any candidate was offered. Rite I and II were conducted
simultaneously. Rite III was then conducted towards the candidates containing the formal
ceremony of reciting a pledge that closely resembled the current Oath of Initiation.
No alteration of the 1911 ritual took place until 1921 when the use of roll books and having the
candidates inscribe their names within them was added to the ceremony. In addition some slight
wording changes were made, and structurally, Rites II and III were combined to make the ritual a
ceremony of two rites. Once again, some minor changes in the language were made to the ritual
until finally, in 1937, the Convention and Assembly adopted the Ritual of Initiation that is now in
use today. The only change up to this point was the addition of an alternate text in 1973 that is
recited at the beginning of Rite II by the Master and Chaplain.
In the fall of 2000, the task was undertaken to revise the ritual to update the language within the
text, to include additional resources and further explanation as to the implementation of the
initiation ritual, and to expand the book to include other ceremonies to be used by the chapters.
Through this process, the addition and development of the ceremonies included herein, with the
exception of the initiation ritual took place. The intent of the expanded book is to help raise the
level of pride and awareness of the Fraternity's ritual, and to help bring a greater sense of
uniformity and formality to the chapter level.
Local History of the Arlington Chapter
Sigma Phi Beta was the original name of the Arlington Chapter of Delta Upsilon and was
founded in Spring 1965. After having looked at the then existing groups at UTA; Miles Bryant,
David Rogers, John Lemond, Harvey Atchinson and Henry Thomas, the founders of Sigma Phi
Beta, could not find the one goal they were seeking, BROTHERHOOD. Therefore, they founded
Sigma Phi Beta on that one main principle, as our pledge's greeting states:
Delpha Y : "Brotherhood Eternal"
Sigma Phi Beta remained an off campus organization for approximately 2 ½ years, not becoming
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additional competition. Throughout these rough years, Dr. Allan Saxe remained the faculty
sponsor of Sigma Phi Beta. When Dean Horace Gillespie invited national fraternities to the UTA
campus, Sigma Phi Beta became a member of I.F.C. on the condition that the local could find a
national fraternity to affiliate with. By the time the national fraternities arrived in mid-march,
Sigma Phi Beta was being courted by two national fraternities, Sigma Nu and Sigma Alpha
Epsilon. The men of Sigma Phi Beta talked with seven of the eleven "nationals" that came to the
campus and Sigma Phi Beta was the first choice of six of these national fraternities. At the request
of Dean Gillespie, who later became the faculty sponsor, Sigma Phi Beta met with Delta Upsilon.
By an unanimous vote, Sigma Phi Beta met with Delta Upsilon on
March 31, 1967. Sigma Phi Beta became the first local fraternity at UTA to affiliate with a
national fraternity. At this time, DU became a petitioning society and remained so, until we
received our charter on May 2, 1969. Sigma phi beta actives were initiated during Rite II into
Delta Upsilon actives on May 2, 1969. Rite I was held on May 3, 1969. The first deputy of the
new Arlington Chapter of Delta Upsilon was Frank Sanford. During the first semester of Sigma
Phi Beta, the chapter took a two man pledge class. This was the first time a new local took a
pledge class in their first semester on campus.
The Arlington Chapter of Delta Upsilon was also the first fraternity at UTA to have a house
suitable for living in by its fraternity members. The other fraternities on campus bought lodges
due to a school ruling against owning houses to be lived in that were situated on campus.
John Lemond and Miles Bryant met with the alumni and internationals and decided to wait, until
such time as a house could be bought. In the summer of 1969, the fraternity acquired the old
Thorton Home at 719 W. Abram St., which today is the oldest standing house in Arlington. On
December 31, 1980, Delta Upsilon celebrated the final house payment in a note burning party.
Delta Upsilon became the only fraternity at UTA to own its land and its house. The house has
been subjected to continuous remodeling ever since, and it has become tradition for each pledge
class to make improvements of some kind to the house as an official pledge project. In years past,
the fraternity had marched each spring in the American Cancer Society's annual fund-raising
drives. When one of the brothers, Jimmy Turner, died of cancer in 1970, the fraternity made
efforts to become more deeply involved in the work of the Cancer Society against this disease.
Thus, in fall of 1970, Delta Upsilon put on the first DU Haunted House, a fund-raising project for
the American Cancer Society. Soon after, the proceeds began to benefit Cooks Children's Medical
Center: Cancer Center. Haunted House had grown each year in complexity and reputation. It was
a well-known Halloween event both on campus and throughout the community.
A semester previous to the first Haunted House, the DU's held an all school Go-Cart race entitled
the "DU Derby", which most of the other fraternities and other student organizations on campus
participated in. Since that spring of 1970, the "Derby" had grown into the "DU Spring Festival",
which included games, athletic events, beauty contests and a big dance in the evening for all
participants. This event has grown into a much bigger event that is now called "Greek Week"
wherein all recognized Greek fraternities and sororities participate in weeklong events.
Over the past thirty years the Arlington Chapter of Delta Upsilon has grown and prospered in
every aspect that a fraternity can grow. Traditions have been formed through our years such as
our Hawaiian party, canoe trip, turkey bowl, and singing "Colonel Rooper's Troopers."
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Unfortunately, in the Spring of 2001, the chapter fell into a slump. The year showed the last
whereabouts of both Hawaiian and Haunted House as the following summer led into a
Reorganization Process. Re-org soon left a chapter close to 50 men down to eight as well as the
house becoming "dry". The Fall of 2001 had its own trials and tribulations as the eight man
chapter worked to rebuild, and sure enough brought in a ten man pledge class. Fall 2003 marked
the end of Re-org status and saw the rebirth of Hawaiian. The chapter showed growth with two
successful philanthropies, Annual Toy
Drive, in conjunction with Alpha Phi Alpha, and the Cooper St. Walk, where over 1,500 dollars
was raised.
The Chapter celebrated its 35th anniversary April 30th, 2004, which brought alumni from as far
back as the 70's to even the president of International Headquarters, Ed Porter.
In the following four years the Arlington Chapter sold the Old Thorton House in 2006 and
acquired the final lot on the end of Greek Row. The chapter maintained small numbers until the
fall of 2008 when the current executive board and chapter pulled together and made a break in the
pattern, initiating 15 new members into the chapter and almost doubling their membership. Since
that semester, the Arlington DU’s have brought back Hawaiian as a major event and moved into
the Phi Gamma Delta house in 2010 upon their expulsion.
Important Dates
1834 On November 4, 1834, Delta Upsilon was founded at Williams College.
1847 At the Troy Convention, the first four chapters formed the Anti-Secrecy
Confederation. These chapters were: Williams, Amherst, Hamilton, and
Union.
1852 The “Anti-Secrecy Confederation” became known as “The Seven Stars.”
1858 The Motto and present badge were adopted.
1864 The Fraternity formally takes on the name “Delta Upsilon.”
1867 Our Record became the first Fraternity magazine published.
1881 At the Brown Convention, the policy of Delta Upsilon was changed from
Anti-Secret to Non-Secret. The Crest was also adopted.
1882 The Delta Upsilon Quarterly made its first appearance and has been a
regular feature of the Fraternity since then.
1898 Delta Upsilon became the first International Fraternity when the McGill
chapter in Montreal was established.
1909 Delta Upsilon was incorporated by Charles Evans Hughes in New York
City.
1921 The permanent trust fund was established providing the basis of our strong
financial organization.
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1949 The First Annual Leadership Institute was held at John Hopkins. The
Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation was also formed.
1969 Arlington Chapter was established
2001 Re-Org
2006 Sold House and acquired Greek Row lot
2009 Delta Upsilon Celebrated its 175th Anniversary and 40th locally
2010 The Arlington Chapter moved into Phi Gamma Delta’s old house on Greek Row
Membership
Benefits of Membership
Delta Upsilon International Fraternity remains steadfast in striving to be the premier men's nonsecret fraternity for undergraduate men. When we enter into partnerships with academic
institutions we highlight DU's strong commitment to developing our student leaders holistically
into renaissance men.
Our student leaders will develop and grow personally as well as professionally and add value
back to their Greek and university communities through the combined efforts of university
advisors, volunteers, alumni, and headquarters staff. It is with this collaborative attitude that we
present Delta Upsilon's partnership proposal. You will find included supplementary information
that we see as advantageous to consider in distinguishing DU from any other fraternal
organizations.
Rich Fraternity Heritage
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175 years of brotherhood
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First non-secret, non-hazing international fraternity
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A ritual that has traditionally been and continues to be completely open
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More than 3,000 undergraduate men and 78,000 living alumni
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Prominent DU alumni who have spanned various fields and proven to be a cornerstone in
North America's history
Membership Development
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Proctors of the UniLOA assessment
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Chapter Excellence Plan
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Three headquarters professional staff members specializing in expansion, recruitment,
and educational programming on site. They remain as advisors following the initial
colonization effort
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Service oriented: National philanthropic partner with the Boys and Girls Clubs of
America; Alternative spring break programs
Leadership Development
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Delta Upsilon Emerging Leaders (DUEL), an educational retreat for freshmen and
sophomore future leaders
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Leadership Institute (LI), our annual educational conference and convention for
undergraduates and alumni
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Regional Leadership Seminars (RLS), for collaboration with chapters and volunteers
through each geographic province
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Winter Education Conference: Advisors Academy, Presidents Academy, and Recruitment
Symposium, including dynamic recruitment training
Leadership Roles in the Fraternity
Executive Board:
President
 Chief Administrator
 Liaison between chapter and the International Fraternity
 Chairman of Chapter meetings
 Oversees operations of other officers
 Represents Fraternity to outside organizations (law enforcement, city officials, university
officials, other fraternities)
 Liaison between Housing Corporation and Chapter
 Primary motivator and watchdog
Vice President Membership
 Works with all chairmanships and members to plan and accomplish goals.
 Plans and coordinates fraternity functions (formals, brotherhoods, retreats, etc.)
 Conflict Manager. Serves as the Chief Justice in all Judicial Matters.
 Presents A wards at formal ceremonies
Treasurer
 Collects and records all dues, rent, fines, and deposits
 Responsible for paying all chapter bills in a timely manner
 Work with the officers and chairmanships to prepare budget
 Trains an assistant to be his predecessor
 Prepares financial statements for members, auditors, and the International Fraternity
Secretary
 Records all business of the fraternity
 Works with positions to create a calendar of events
 Rewrite and post minutes of the meetings
 Keeps chapter by-laws up to date and current
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 Serves as the Parliamentarian during meetings
Vice President Recruitment
 Works with IFC to determine recruitment events
 Plans and coordinates Fraternity rush functions
 Works with the Fraternity to develop rush skills and motivates members
 Works with the Fraternity to create advertisements
 Formally extends bids to new members
Vice President Scholarship
 Creates and installs policy for individuals to scholarship watch
 Makes sure all members are aware of all resources available
 Maintains and updates chapter test bank
 Serves as motivator and watchdog to increase chapter scholastics
Vice President Public Relations
 Serves to better the image of the chapter to outside organizations and individuals
 Writes letters and other correspondence while representing the Fraternity
 Serves to create a more positive image within the Fraternity
Vice President Loss Prevention
 Responsible for all members to the Fraternity
 Makes sure that all members are in compliance with the University and International
 Fraternity's policy
Vice President Associate Membership Education
 Responsible for the wellbeing and education of new members
 Has final word on Big Brother designations
 Sets up classes and examinations in order to evaluate new members potential for
membership
 Works directly with VP Membership on CEP
Chairmanships
House Manager – Assigns house chores and rules in order to maintain order and cleanliness
Alumni Relations – Middle man for communication between active and alumni branches
Parent Relations – Communicates schedule and information to parents as needed
Fundraiser – Creates new and plans existing fundraisers for the chapter
Community Service/Philanthropy – Seeks and coordinates event opportunities that provide aid
and service to the community
Athletics – Determines the intramural sports to participate in and manages the teams
Historian – Records the current chapter activity and maintains records of the past
Social Chair – Works directly with VP Public Relations to schedule events with other
organizations
T-Shirt Chair – Designs and processes clothing and accessories for the chapter and supporters
IFC – Represents the chapter in IFC meetings and portrays our voice to decisions made by Greek
Life
Internet Liaison – Maintains and updates website and social sites that the chapter utilizes
Ritual Chair – Verifies rituals and ceremonies go to standard and follow traditions
Sergeant at Arms – Enforces order at meetings and events
*CEASR - Coordinates with executive positions to help complete required documents in a timely
manner
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Recruitment
Delta Upsilon distinguishes itself from other social fraternities because of its just purpose and
foundation. Living in a world that is very much corrupt, it is crucial that the young adults of this
world be educated and molded into men that can portray these values and principles we hold dear.
As a member of Delta Upsilon, it is up to the active chapters to seek out such men that share our
ideals or that may come to accept them as their own. The absolute most crucial and meaningful
task a member can carry out is to pass on his knowledge and traditions to future generations of
brothers. The larger our brotherhood, the more impactful our beliefs and ideals are to society.
There have been manuals and lessons that strive to increase a member’s recruitment abilities, yet
these seem to be little to no help. Communications skills are beneficial of course, but the selling
point has always been what we stand for and the enthusiasm that members have when speaking
about Delta Upsilon. The more involved and dedicated a member is to Delta Upsilon, the easier it
is the make meaningful and sincere conversations with potential members.
Appendixes
Appendix A
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Appendix B
DELTA UPSILON
Date
Chapter Meeting
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Call to Order
Hail Delta Upsilon
Prayer
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting
Executive Reports
a. V.P. Membership
b. Secretary
c. Treasurer
d. V.P. Recruitment
e. V.P. Loss Prevention
f. V.P. Scholarship
g. V.P. Public Relations
h. V.P. Associate Membership Education
i. President
Alumni Advisor
Faculty Advisor
Chairmanship Reports
a. House Manager
b. Alumni Relations
c. Parents Relations
d. Fundraiser
e. Community Service/ Philanthropy
f. Athletics
g. Historian
h. Social Chair
i. T-Shirt Chair
j. IFC
k. Internet Liaison
l. Ritual Chair
m. Sergeant at Arms
n. CAESR Chair
Discussion
Old Business
New Business
Daffies
Brother of Week
Announcements
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XVI.
Adjournment
Appendix C
Title Page:
(Full Name’s) Talk Book
Pledge Semester
Alumni/Active Pages:
Questions/Assignments (3 *allowed multiple subsections):
Full Name
Nicknames
Pledge Semester
Big Brother
Offices Held
Major
Phone Number
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Answer1b.
Answer1c.
Answer2)
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Offices Held
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Appendix E
Prominent Alumni
Politics and government
 Stephen Johnson Field, Williams 1837, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United
States
 Daniel Bigelow, Union 1846, Pioneer lawyer, judge and legislator in Washington Territory
 James A. Garfield, Williams 1856, second fraternity man to become President of the United
States
 Justin Smith Morrill, Middlebury 1860, United States Senator from Vermont; author of
theMorrill Act
 William H. H. Miller, Hamilton 1861, United States Attorney General
 Daniel S. Lamont, Union 1872, United States Secretary of War
 George W. Goethals, Manhattan 1877, United States Army general, chief engineer during the
building of the Panama Canal
 Otto M. Eidlitz, Cornell 1881, contractor and civic investigator
 Charles Evans Hughes, Colgate and Brown 1881, Governor of New York, United States Secretary
of State, Chief Justice of the United States
 Charles G. Dawes, Marietta 1884, Vice President of the United States, United States Ambassador
to the United Kingdom; Nobel Peace Prize laureate
 Arthur M. Hyde, Michigan 1899, United States Secretary of Agriculture
 William B. Greeley, Stanford and California 1901, Chief Forester of the United States Forest
Service
 Arthur H. Vandenberg, Michigan 1904, United States Senator from Michigan
 J. Arthur Clark, Toronto 1906, President of the Canadian Bar Association
 Robert H. Lord, Harvard and Northwestern 1906, adviser at the Paris Peace Conference, 1919
 Amos J. Peaslee, Swarthmore 1907, United States Ambassador to Australia
 Joyce Kilmer, Rutgers 1908 (did not graduate), poet, journalist, editor, soldier.
 Warren Randolph Burgess, Brown 1912, United States Permanent Representative to NATO
 Joseph P. Kennedy, Harvard 1912, Ambassador to Great Britain, Kennedy family patriarch
 James B. Conlan, Harvard 1913, Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany
 Paul Douglas, Bowdoin 1913, United States Senator from Illinois
 Sumner T. Pike, Bowdoin 1913, President of the Atomic Energy Commission
 John L. Keddy, Hamilton 1915, Curator of the Smithsonian Institution
 Samuel C. Waugh, Nebraska 1915, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs at theUnited
States Department of State
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Matthew W. Hill, Washington 1917, Chief Justice, Washington State Supreme Court
Kenneth B. Keating, Rochester 1919, United States Senator, New York; Ambassador to India;
Ambassador to Israel; Brigadier General, United States Army
Lester B. Pearson, Toronto 1919, Prime Minister of Canada and President of the United Nations
General Assembly; Nobel Prize winner for Peace
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David E. Lilienthal, DePauw 1920, President of the Atomic Energy Commission
Herbert Brownell, Nebraska 1924, United States Attorney General
Clifford P. Case, Rutgers 1925, Senator from New Jersey
Francis H. Russell, Tufts 1926, United States Ambassador to Indonesia
General David M. Shoup, DePauw 1926, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Medal of
Honorrecipient
John M. Matthias, Ohio State 1928, Justice, Ohio Supreme Court
Frank R. Kenison, Dartmouth 1929, Chief Justice, New Hampshire Supreme Court
Winston L. Prouty, Lafayette 1930, Senator - Vermont
Foy D. Kohler, Ohio State 1931, Ambassador to the USSR
William H. Avery, Kansas 1934, Governor, State of Kansas
Robert T. Stafford, Middlebury 1935, US Congressman and Senator, Vermont
Hugh Ellsworth Rodham, Pennsylvania State 1935, Father of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton
Joseph L. Fisher, Technology 1935, US Congressman, Virginia
George R. Hunter, Manitoba 1937, Member of Parliament
C. William O'Neill, Marietta and Ohio State 1938, Governor, State of Ohio
John P. Robarts, Western Ontario 1939, Premier, Province of Ontario, Canada
George Welch (pilot), Purdue 1941, Shot down the first Japanese aircraft of the Pacific War on
Dec 7, 1941. WWII triple air ace in three different fighter aircraft.
F. Ray Keyser, Jr., Tufts 1950, Governor, State of Vermont
Dr. G. William Whitehurst, Washington and Lee 1950, US Congressman from Virginia
William H. Brown, Jr., Swarthmore 1951, Parliamentarian, United States House of
Representatives
John Bertrand Conlan, Northwestern 1951, US Congressman, Arizona
Alan J. Dixon, Illinois 1951, Senator - Illinois
E. Peter Lougheed, Alberta 1952, Premier, Province of Alberta, Canada
Robert P. Hanrahan, Bowling Green 1956, US Congressman, Illinois
Ronald A. Irwin, Western Ontario 1957, Minister of Indian Affairs
Thomas E. Morgan, Lafayette 1958, US Congressman, Pennsylvania
John S. Herrington, Stanford 1961, US Energy Secretary
N. Lloyd Axworthy, Manitoba 1963, Member of Parliament, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Michael D. Barnes, North Carolina 1965, US Congressman, Maryland
Angus S. King, Jr., Dartmouth 1966, Governor of the State of Maine
Anthony J. Moffat, Jr., Syracuse 1966, US Congressman, Connecticut
Paul R. Ford, Middlebury 1967, Director of Amnesty International
Tommy Franks, Texas 1967, United States Army general, commander of United States Central
Command,
Robert B. Reich, Dartmouth 1968, former United States Secretary of Labor
Les Aspin, Marquette 1970, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin's 1st congressional
district,United States Secretary of Defense
Chuck Poochigian, Fresno 1972, California State Senator (14th District)
Thomas J. Vilsack, Hamilton 1972, Governor of Iowa
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John J. Danilovich, Stanford 1972, United States Ambassador to Costa Rica
Tom Riley, Stanford 1972, United States Ambassador to Morocco
Danny Rehberg, Washington State 1977, U.S. Representative from Montana's at-large
congressional district
John Delaney, University of Florida 1977, former mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, current
president of the University of North Florida
Steve Stivers, Ohio State '88, U.S. Representative for Ohio's 15th congressional district.
William H. Long, Missouri '77, U.S. Representative from Missouri's 7th congressional district.
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Jack Coombs, Colby 1906, World Series pitcher with the Philadelphia A's
Ralph N. Good, Colby 1910, Major League Baseball player, Boston Nationals
Billy Foulds, Toronto 1911, Canadian Football League - Quarterback, Coach, Hall of Fame
Frank S. McGill, McGill 1915, Member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Kenneth L. "Tug" Wilson, Illinois 1920, Chairman US Olympic Committee
Sam Barry, Iowa 1926, Founder New York Knicks, NBA Hall of Fame coach
Ned Irish, Pennsylvania 1928, NBA Hall of Famer
Don A. Veller, Indiana 1935, Former head football and golf coach at Florida State University
Andrew Currie, Manitoba 1935, Professional football player - Regina Roughriders, Canadian
Football League Hall of Famer
Leland MacPhail, Swarthmore 1939, President, National League Baseball and GM of the New
York Yankees
Hugh Gallarneau, Stanford 1941, Professional football player - Chicago Bears
Horace Ashenfelter, Penn State 1949, 1952 Olympic gold medalist (steeplechase)
Frank R. Burns, Rutgers 1949, Head football coach, Rutgers University
Darrell Royal, Oklahoma 1950, Head football coach, University of Texas
Harvey Kuenn, Wisconsin 1954, Baseball player and manager
Michael White, California 1957, NFL Coach
Lou Holtz, Kent State 1958, Head football coach, University of South Carolina, NCAA Football
National Champion as Coach of Notre Dame in 1988
Andy Goldston, Oklahoma 1988, Quarterback, broke 19 National records, Fathered Bret Favre
Peter V. Ueberroth, San Jose 1959, Organizer of the 1984 Summer Olympics and Commissioner
of Major League Baseball
Theodore R. Boehm, Brown 1960, Chairman, 1987 Pan Am Games organizing committee
Neil R. Austrian, Swarthmore 1960, Former president and COO of the NFL
Fred Arbanas, Michigan State 1961, Football player - Dallas Texans (AFL) and Kansas City Chiefs
Galen Hall, Penn State 1962, Former head football coach, University of Florida
Paul Flatley, Northwestern 1963, Professional football player - Minnesota Vikings
Pete Gogolak, Cornell 1964, Professional football player - New York Giants
Clark Graebner, Northwestern 1965, Professional tennis player
James D. Rodgers, Iowa 1965, Head coach - Boston Celtics
Steven Solomon, Tufts 1965 - Former President/COO of the National Hockey League
Jim Boeheim, Jr., Syracuse 1966, Head coach, Syracuse basketball
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Rick Venturi, Northwestern 1968, NFL coach
 Bruce Coslet, Pacific 1968, NFL coach
 Thurman Munson, Kent State 1969, Professional baseball player, New York Yankees
 Ed Molstad, Alberta 1970, Professional football player, Edmonton (CFL)
 John J. Ebersole, Penn State 1970, Professional football player, New York Jets
 Rodney "Pete" Watson, Tufts 1972, Professional football player, Cincinnati Bengals
 James H. Sundberg, Iowa 1973, Professional baseball player, Texas Rangers
 Richard W. "Rick" Sund, Northwestern 1973, NBA executive
 Randolph C. Gradishar, Ohio State 1974, Professional football player, Denver Broncos
 Mark VanEeghen, Colgate 1974, Professional football player, Oakland Raiders
 Randy Gregg (hockey player), Alberta 1975, NHL defenseman on five Stanley Cup Championships
 Marty Akins, University of Texas 1976, Quarterback
 Mick Luckhurst, California 1979, NFL placekicker
 Paul Mokeski, Kansas 1979, NBA center
 Craig Bolerjack, Kansas State 1980, CBS sportscaster
 Dino Mangiero, Rutgers 1980, Professional Football player - Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle
Seahawks, New England Patriots
 Thomas W. Darling, Syracuse 1981, Silver medal in crew, '84 Olympics and crew member, Stars
and Stripes, winner of the America's Cup
 Ken Margerum, Stanford 1981, NFL Receiver
 Chad Little, Washington State 1985, NASCAR Driver and Commentator
 Tom Burgess, Colgate 1986, Professional football player - Ottawa, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg (CFL)
 James A. Les, Bradley 1986, Professional basketball player
 Craig Kelly, Washington 1987, Professional Snowboarder, Four Time World Champion, Three
Time US Champion, Godfather of Freeriding
 Mike Withycombe, Fresno 1988, Professional football player - New York Giants, New York Jets,
Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, San Diego Chargers
 Jimmy Ball, Arlington 1990, BMX Cycler - 1991 Silver Medal, Pepsi Games of Texas, Two-time
U.S. Gold Cup Champion, Four-time Texas State Champion, ABA World #6 ('95) and #4 ('99),
Over 25 career National Main Event victories
 Jason "Kernel" Kurtzman, Hamilton 2005, National Football League Punter 2006 Appeared in
three games with the N.F.L.'s Detroit Lions.
 Joseph Kocot, Massachusetts 2006, Professional Cyclist, 2006 Tour de France competitor.
Education
 David Starr Jordan, Cornell 1872, First President of Stanford University
 William H. P. Faunce, Brown 1880, President of Brown University
 Fenton W. Booth, DePauw 1892, Dean of Howard Law School, judge of the United States Court
of Claims
 Harry Emerson Fosdick, Colgate 1900, Theologian, author, educator
 James B. Conant, Harvard 1914, President of Harvard
 Homer W. Davis, Hamilton 1916, President of Athens College, Athens, Greece
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George W. Haskins, Purdue 1916, Created the Purdue School of Aeronautical Engineering and
Astronautical Engineering.
 John C. Warner, Indiana 1919, President, Carnegie Institute of Technology
 Dr. Phillip R. Shriver, Kent State 1949, President Emeritus, Miami University
 Dr. Gordon P. Eaton, Wesleyan 1951, President, Iowa State University
 Dr. Richard A. Kenyon, Clarkson 1954, President, Tri-State University
 Stanley O. Ikenberry, Illinois 1956, Chancellor and President, University of Illinois System
 Dr. James B. Holderman, Denison 1958, President, University of South Carolina
 Dr. Paul J. Olscamp, Western Ontario 1958, President of Bowling Green State University
 Dr. Arthur K. Smith, Jr., Houston 1959, former Chancellor of the University of Houston
System and President of the University of Houston
 Dr. John E. Brown, Kansas 1961, President of Coe College
 Dr. William H. Mobley, Denison 1963, President, Texas A&M University
 William R. Brody, Technology 1965, President, Johns Hopkins University
 Bro. Dr. Craig J. Franz, FSC, Bucknell 1975, President, St. Mary's College of California
 Dr. Will S. Keim, Pacific 1975, Noted motivational speaker and author
 Melvin A. Eggers, Syracuse 1976, Chancellor of Syracuse University
 Dr. Richard M. Cyert, Carnegie 1986, President of Carnegie-Mellon University
 Selamawi Asgedom, Harvard 1999, Noted motivational speaker and author
 David C. Broski, Bradley, President of Bradley University
 David Frohnmayer, Oregon, President of the University of Oregon
 Edward C. Prescott, Swarthmore College, 1962, American Economist, Winner of Nobel Prize in
Economics 2004, Professor at ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business
Entertainment
 Harry Carey, New York 1902, Early western movie actor
 Edgar Bergen, Northwestern 1927, Ventriloquist and entertainer
 George A. "Banana George" Blair, Miami 1937, Champion barefoot water-skier, businessman,
entertainer
 Anthony H. Sargent, Washington and Lee 1955, News correspondent, CBS News
 Noel Stookey, Michigan State 1955, Folk singer and composer, "Paul" of Peter, Paul and Mary
 Ronald H. Husmann, Northwestern 1959, Broadway and screen actor and producer
 Richard Threlkeld, Ripon 1960, ABC news correspondent
 John H. Davidson, Denison 1963, Actor, singer and comedian
 Alan Thicke, Western Ontario 1967, Actor and songwriter
 Stephen R. Walker, Iowa State 1984, Host of "The Pet Department" - FOX TV
 Jonathan M. Frankel, Syracuse 1986, News correspondent - NBC
 Robert B. Krug, Indiana 1988, Least used session man in Nashville
 Jonathan Buss, Bradley 1994, Emmy Award Winning Director for an HBO Short Film
 Gabriel Macht, Carnegie 1994, Actor
 Pete Yorn, Syracuse 1996, Singer, Songwriter
 Jason Lewis, San Diego 1993, Actor, Model
Literature and publishing
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William Bross, Williams 1838, Editor - Chicago Tribune
 Rossiter Johnson, Rochester 1863, Historian and novelist
 Rupert Hughes, Western Reserve 1892, Historian and novelist
 Stephen Crane, Lafayette and Syracuse 1894, Journalist and author; Red Badge of Courage
 Joyce Kilmer, Rutgers 1909, Poet and battlefield reporter
 Leland Stowe, Wesleyan 1921, Columnist and 1930 Pulitzer Prize winner
 Hedley W. Donovan, Minnesota 1934, Editor-in chief of TIME Magazine
 Drew Middleton, Syracuse 1934, Syndicated columnist and London correspondent, The New
York Times
 Robert Letts Jones, Stanford 1935, President of Copley Newspapers
 Austin H. Kiplinger, Cornell 1938, Publisher of the Kiplinger Letter
 Dwight E. Sargent, Colby 1939, Editorialist and Editor, New York Herald Tribune
 Heywood Hale Broun, Swarthmore 1940, Editorialist and author
 Donal Dinwiddle, Virginia 1940, Editor-in-chief, Popular Mechanics Publishing Company
 Buert R. Servaas, Indiana 1941, President, The Saturday Evening Post
 Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Cornell 1944, Editorialist and author
 Richard F. McLoughlin, DePauw 1950, President of Reader's Digest
 Donald Axinn, Middlebury 1951, Poet and author
 Robert S. Phillips, Syracuse 1960, Poet and author
 Lynn D. W. Luckow, North Dakota 1971, President & CEO of Jossey-Bass Publishers
 Richard A. Moran, Rutgers 1972, Author
 Joseph P. Turton, Denison 1994, Author - My Freshman Manual
Business
 Alexander D. Noyes, Amherst 1883, Financial editor of the New York Times
 Alfred P. Sloan, Technology 1895, Chairman of the board - General Motors
 Wallace T. Holliday, Western Reserve 1905, President of Standard Oil of Ohio
 William A. Mather, McGill 1908, President of Canadian Pacific Railway
 Clarence Francis, Amherst 1910, President of General Foods
 Albert W. Hughes, Colgate 1911, President of J.C. Penney
 Thomas B. McCabe, Swarthmore 1915, President of Scott Paper and chairman of the Federal
Reserve Board
 Winthorp H. Smith, Amherst 1916, Co-founder of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Smith
 David Burpee, Cornell 1917, President of Burpee Seed Company
 Morse G. Dial, Cornell 1919, Chairman of Union Carbide
 Edward P. Taylor, McGill 1922, Chairman of Canadian Breweries and President of the Argus
Corp.
 William E. Robinson, New York 1923, Chairman of Coca-Cola Company
 James S. Schoff, Rochester 1923, Chairman of Bloomingdale's Department Stores
 Nelson Schaenan, Sr., Cornell 1923, Chairman of Smith Barney & Company
 Arnold Bernhard, Williams 1925, Founder of the investment news organization ValueLine
 Charles F. White, Bucknell 1925, President of M&M Candy Company
 Leslie M. Cassidy, Pennsylvania 1926, Chairman and CEO of Johns-Manville
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Earl B. Hathaway, Northwestern 1927, President of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Trevor F. Moore, Toronto 1928, Vice President - Imperial Oil of Canada
James S. McDonnell, Technology 1929, Chairman of McDonnell-Douglas
Arthur V. Danner, Indiana 1930, President of Mobil Petroleum Company
Leonard E. Root, Pacific 1932, President of Lockheed Missiles and Space Co.
Edward W. Carter, UCLA 1932, Chairman emeritus, Carter, Hawley, Hale (Nieman-Marcus,
WaldenBooks)
Dwane L. Wallace, Wichita 1933, Chairman of Cessna Aircraft Co.
Semon E. Knudsen, Technology 1936, President of Ford Motor Company
David M. Chenoweth, McGill 1938, Director and executive vice president of Molson Breweries,
Ltd.
Edward G. Harness, Marietta 1940, CEO of Proctor & Gamble
Walter A. Fallon, Union 1940, President and CEO of Eastman Kodak
Charles L. Brown, Virginia 1943, Chairman AT&T
H. James Avery, Illinois 1944 - Founder and CEO of James Avery Craftsman, Inc.
L. Gordon McGovern, Brown 1948, Chairman of Campbell Soup
Charles D. Miller, Johns Hopkins 1949, CEO of Avery Dennison
John W. Amerman, Dartmouth 1953, Chairman and CEO of Mattel International
Thomas Perkins, MIT 1953, prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist and founding
partner,Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers. Serves on the board of directors for News Corp. He
ownsThe Maltese Falcon (yacht) - the world's largest privately owned sailing yacht
Richard P. Simmions, Technology 1953, Chairman of Allegheny Ludlum Steel
Maurice Mandel, Chicago 1955, Investment Banker and former Financial Manager of the Delta
Upsilon Education Fund
William M. Crossin, Toronto 1955, President of Merle Norman Cosmetics
William G. Davidson, Wisconsin 1955, Executive VP of Harley-Davidson, (Grandson of Founder) '99 Inductee of Motorcycle Hall of Fame
John P. Morgridge, Wisconsin 1955, President and CEO of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Martin Krasnitz, Chicago 1957, CEO of Singer Corporation
John W. Rogers, Miami 1957, Chairman and CEO of United Parcel Service
Lawrence D. Downing, Iowa State 1958, President of the Sierra Club
James McQuaid, Chicago 1960, President of Delta Upsilon International from 1994-2000 and
successful businessman
Neil Austrian, Swarthmore 1961, Chairman of iWon.co
Gerald T. Aaron, Wichita 1963, President of Pizza Hut
Michael D. Eisner, Denison 1964, Chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Co.
Michael McConnell, Tufts 1965 - CEO of Brown Brothers Harriman investment bank in New York
City
Steve Rowley, Ohio 1965, President of DAY-TIMERS, Inc.
Michael R. Hallman, Michigan 1967, Past President and Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft,
past President & CIO of Boeing Computer Services, past Vice President of Field Operations for
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IBM. Brother Hallman currently serves on the boards of directors of Intuit, InFocus Corporation,
NetApp Corporation, and two wholly owned subsidiaries of Fujitsu Ltd.
 Thomas Stallkamp, Miami 1968, President of DaimlerChrysler Corporation
 John Bello, Tufts 1968, Founder of SOBE Beverage Company, President of NFL Properties from
1986-93
 John H. Eyler, Jr., Washington 1969, President and CEO of FAO Schwartz
 Miles G. Bryant, III, Arlington 1970, President and General Director of Chrysler of Mexico
 Mark O. Stutrud, North Dakota 1974, Founder and President of Summit Brewing Co.
 David C. Novak, Missouri 1974, Chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands Inc., former COO at the PepsiCola Company.
 Chase Carey, Colgate 1976, President and CEO of DirecTV. Chase is also on the Board of
Directors for News Corp.
 John Thain, MIT 1977, Current CEO Merrill Lynch & Co. Former President and COO of Goldman
Sachs Group Inc.; former CEO of NYSE.
 Dan Nye, Hamilton College 1988, President and CEO of LinkedIn.com
 Douglas Lebda, Bucknell 1992, Founder and CEO of LendingTree.com
 David Diesslin, Indiana University, CFO and Founder Diesslin and Associates in Dallas Fort Worth.
David has been recognized as 'One Of The Best Financial Advisors' in Worth Magazine
 Cem Kozlu, Denison University, former CEO of Turkish Airlines and Coca Cola Euroasia
 Greg Skibiski, Founder, former CEO & Chairman of Sense Networks
Science and technology
 Charles F. Kettering, Ohio State 1904, Inventor and philanthropist
 Laurens Hammond, Cornell 1916, Inventor of the pipeless organ
 Arnold O. Beckman, Illinois 1922, Inventor of the pH meter and founder of Beckman Instruments
 Linus C. Pauling, Oregon State 1922, Winner of two Nobel Prizes ; chemistry and peace
 Dr. Christian B. Anfinsen, Swarthmore 1937, Nobel Prize winner for chemistry
 Dr. William C. Dement, Washington 1949, Pioneer in sleep research, discovered and named REM
sleep, author of many books on sleep, founder of the National Sleep Foundation, and a long
time professor at Stanford University where he established one of the first university sleep
laboratories.
 Dr. Augustus A. White, III, Brown 1957, Chief Surgeon of Orthopedics at Beth Israel Hospital in
Boston
 Dr. Robert Cade, Texas, Inventor of Gatorade, Professor at the University of Florida
 Col. Frederick H. Hauck, Tufts 1962, NASA astronaut
 Don Francis, California 1966, Discovered link between HIV virus and AIDS, subject of And the
Band Played On.
 Brewster H. Shaw, Wisconsin 1967, NASA astronaut
 Terry Hart, Lehigh 1968, NASA astronaut
 Lee Nordan, Tufts 1968, Prominent eye surgeon in San Diego and a pioneer in LASIK Surgery and
radial keratotomy
*George Davisson - Alumni Advisor and role model for the current chapter…and damn look at the jaw
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