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Delta Upsilon (?Y) is the 6th oldest international, all-male, college, Greek-letter social fraternity and is the first non-secret fraternity ever founded. Delta Upsilon was founded in 1834 at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts when 31 men came together in response to the activities of the two secret societies on the Williams campus.
Delta Upsilon's mission is Building Better Men by focusing on the fraternity's non-secret heritage and Four Founding Principles:
The Promotion of Friendship
The Development of Character
The Diffusion of Liberal Culture
The Advancement of Justice
Delta Upsilon's Vision is to be "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."
Delta Upsilon recently initiated its newest chapter, and the first of the 21st century, at the University of North Florida making it the 151st chapter in the history of the fraternity.
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Delta Upsilon (?Y) is the 6th oldest international, all-male, college, Greek-letter social fraternity and is the first non-secret fraternity ever founded. Delta Upsilon was founded in 1834 at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts when 31 men came together in response to the activities of the two secret societies on the Williams campus.
Delta Upsilon's mission is Building Better Men by focusing on the fraternity's non-secret heritage and Four Founding Principles:
The Promotion of Friendship
The Development of Character
The Diffusion of Liberal Culture
The Advancement of Justice
Delta Upsilon's Vision is to be "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."
Delta Upsilon recently initiated its newest chapter, and the first of the 21st century, at the University of North Florida making it the 151st chapter in the history of the fraternity. In 2009, the fraternity will achieve another milestone by celebrating its 175th anniversary since inception.
Insignia
Oath of Initiation
From the "RITUAL OF INITIATION," The Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Motto
The fraternity's current motto is "Dikaia Upotheke" in Greek - "???a?a ?p?????" - which means "Justice Our Foundation." The motto was adopted in 1858 during the 24th Annual Convention of the Fraternity. Until this time, the motto of the Williams Chapter, "Ouden Adelon" - meaning "Nothing Secret," was used.
The Member Badge and the Associate Member Pin
The Member badge of Delta Upsilon consist of the Greek letters Delta and Upsilon in a gold monogram of overlapping letters. The arms of the Upsilon bear an engraving of the fraternity motto in Greek.
The Associate Member Pin consists of a gold Delta on a blue enamel with a gold Upsilon in the center of the Delta.
The Flag and Colors
The Flag of the fraternity consists of three vertical bars, two end bars in sapphire blue, and one central bar in old gold. The gold bar bears the monogram of the Greek letters Delta and Upsilon in sapphire blue.
The Colors of the Fraternity are Sapphire Blue and Old Gold.
Partner Charity
Delta Upsilon is known for running philanthropic events in many communities internationally. The main organization to which they provide support are Boys and Girls Clubs of the United States and Canada.
Chapters
Notable DUs
A few significant Delta Upsilon alumni include:
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