Delta Upsilon

Delta Upsilon (ΔY)

Founded	November 4, 1834 (1834-11-04) (174 years ago) Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts
Type	Leadership & Social
Scope	International
Motto	Dikaia Upotheke (Justice Our Foundation)
Colors	████ Sapphire Blue ████ Old Gold
Publication	The Delta Upsilon Quarterly
Philanthropy	Boys & Girls Clubs of the United States and Canada
Chapters	84 undergraduate
Manual	The Cornerstone: Delta Upsilon's Guide to College and Beyond
Headquarters	8705 Founders Road P.O. Box 68942 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Homepage	Delta Upsilon Website

Delta Upsilon (ΔY) 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 30 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."

On March 28th, 2009 Delta Upsilon recently initiated its newest chapter, and the second of the 21st century, at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri making it the 152nd chapter in the history of the fraternity. The initiation was also significant as it was the first time in more than a 100 years that Delta Upsilon established a Chapter at a school where no previous Greek organizations existed. The initiation was also significant because it included Delta Upsilon's first ever digital initiation, with three Brothers of the Webster Chapter studying abroad in Switzerland being initiated online. In 2009, the fraternity will achieve another milestone by celebrating its 175th anniversary since inception.

1 Insignia
2 Partner Charity
3 Chapters
4 Notable DUs
5 External links
6 References

Insignia

Delta Upsilon Member Badge

Delta Upsilon Associate Member Pin

Delta Upsilon Flag

Oath of Initiation

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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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From the "RITUAL OF INITIATION," The Delta Upsilon Fraternity^[1]

Motto

The fraternity's current motto is "Dikaia Upotheke" in Greek - "Δικαια Υποθηκη" - 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.