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Delta Upsilon (ΔΥ) is one of the oldest international, all-male, college, Greek-letter social fraternities and is the first non-secret fraternity ever founded.The fraternity has over 80 undergraduate chapters and colonies across the United States and Canada and has initiated over 110,000 men into its brotherhood since its founding[1]. Amongst its alumni, Delta Upsilon includes James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States; Joseph P. Kennedy, Ambassador to Great Britain, father of two Senators and a President , Lou Holtz, NCAA Football National Champion as Coach of Notre Dame in 1988, Michael D. Eisner, Chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Co., Tommy Franks, Former Commanding General of the United States Central Command and Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Editorialist and author
Delta Upsilon was founded in 1834 at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts when 20 men from the sophomore and junior classes and ten of the best men from the freshmen class came together in response to the activities of the two secret societies on campus[2].
Delta Upsilon's purpose is based on the fraternity's Four Founding Principles:
The Promotion of Friendship
The Development of Character
The Diffusion of Liberal Culture
The Advancement of Justice
Delta Upsilon recently celebrated its 170th year of existence.
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[edit] History
[edit] The Founding
In the Fall of 1834, 20 men from the sophomore and junior classes at Williams College decided to act against the tyranny of the two existing secret societies. Together with ten of the best men of the freshmen class they called a meeting for the evening of November 4th, 1834. Although the records of this first meeting were destroyed in a fire seven years later, it is known that these men gathered in the Freshman Recitation Room of the Old West College, a building still standing today. 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 following days brought much ridicule from the established secret societies, yet The Social Fraternity flourished. Chapters were established at surrounding colleges within five years. In 1847, four of the chapters met in Convention at Troy, NY and formally established the Anti-Secrecy Confederation with the Greek motto, Ouden Adelon, "Nothing Secret."
[edit] The Early Years
The Convention of 1864 formally adopted the name "Delta Upsilon" and the fraternity's badge as it remains today. As the 1800s rolled on, Delta Upsilon expanded rapidly, adding chapters across the United States and in 1898, a Canadian chapter at McGill made Delta Upsilon an International Fraternity.
[edit] The First Half of the 20th Century
In 1909, Delta Upsilon was incorporated under New York law. Delta Upsilon's growth over the course of the 20th century lead to the installation of its 150th Chapter at Northwestern State in Nachitoches, LA, in 2001.
[edit] Into the 21st Century
Most recently, Delta Upsilon initiated it's 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[3].
[edit] Fraternity Structure
[edit] International Headquarters
The current Fraternity Headquarters is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Completed in 1971, the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Headquarters was the first Headquarters to be constructed on Founders Road, currently seven other fraternity and sorority headquarters are located within a block on Founders Road and there are more than 32 headquarters in Indianapolis alone. The building was erected through the generosity of Lester E. Cox, an alumnus who left half his estate to the Fraternity[4]. The Fraternity Headquarters is staffed by 13 men and women, including the Executive Director of the Fraternity. The current Executive Director is Justin Kirk[5].
[edit] Chapters and Colonies
Undergraduate Chapters and Colonies are established by the Fraternity to organize and enhance the development and education of the Undergraduate members of the Fraternity. They are run by an Executive Council consisting of all of the Executive officers of the chapter, including but not limited to: President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice Presidents. Each Chapter maintains their own constitution and by-laws which are subordinate to the Fraternity Constitution and By-laws.
Since 1834, Delta Upsilon has handed out 151 original charters with the latest being given to the North Florida Chapter at the University of North Florida.
Each Undergraduate Chapter or Colony is supported by an Alumni Chapter whose purpose is to advise and or facilitate the advisory needs of the Undergraduate Chapter.
Alumni Clubs may also exist where geographic necessity is a factor. Members of an Alumni Club may or may not be members of the same Undergraduate or Alumni Chapter[6].
[edit] The Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the executive and administrative body of the Fraternity. The Board currently seats 13 members, two Undergraduate Directors elected by and from the UGAB, seven Alumni Directors elected by and from the Assembly, and four officers each elected by the Assembly[7]. The current president of the Board of Directors is E. Bernard Franklin, a 1975 graduate of the Kansas State Chapter[8].
[edit] Undergraduate Advisory Board
The Undergraduate Advisory Board (UGAB) is made up of 14 Undergraduate members each representing one of the 13 Provinces or the Canadian Convention (CanCon). The UGAB Representatives are elected annually at the Regional Leadership Seminar (RLS) for their Province or CanCon[9].
[edit] Province Governors
The Province Governors are Alumni volunteers appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors to a two-year term. There are 14 Province Governors, one for each of the 13 Provinces and the CanCon. THe Province Governors are the link between the Board of Directors and the individual chapters, colonies, and alumni chapters within each Province[10].
[edit] The Convention and The Assembly of Trustees
The Convention and the Assembly of Trustees each meet annually at the Leadership Institute. They are the legislative authority of the Fraternity. Together the Assembly and the Convention make, repeal, and adopt the Fraternity's Laws. The Convention is made up of one delegate from each Undergraduate Chapter in good standing with the Fraternity. The Assembly is made up of one delegate from each Alumni Chapter in good standing with the Fraternity[11].
[edit] Educational Foundation and Programs
The Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation (DUEF)was formed in the fall of 1949 to assist individual brothers with scholarships and sponsoring Fraternity programming.
The Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation of Canada was formed in 1988 as a separate incorporation to assist the Canadian chapters of Delta Upsilon.
[edit] Leadership Institute
In the summer of 1949, the first annual Leadership Conference was held and was one of the first fraternity educational programs to be offered every year. The Leadership Institute has grown today to attract nearly 400 undergraduate and alumni attendees each summer. The enduring popularity of the program is a testament to its unique content.
At the heart of the program is the assumption that people can learn to live and lead with integrity. Task-oriented seminars for specific chapter offices are presented, though they are complimented by interactive sessions on everything from building ethical and effective teams, to confronting and resolving conflicts.
The Institute program also seeks to model best practices for its most influential undergraduates. To this end, the Institute provides an experience in community service, as participants provide a day of service to charitable causes in each host city. Delta Upsilon's non-secret ritual is also on display, as several pledges from a variety of chapters take the oath of initiation as part of each Institute program.
The bicameral legislative model upon which the United States government is based, is emulated during the Leadership Institute, as undergraduates consider fraternity policy and constitutional issues at the Convention. Alumni do the same at the Assembly[12].
[edit] Winter Educational Conference
The issues affecting leaders in all organizations are constantly increasing in complexity, and the leadership responsibility of a Delta Upsilon chapter president is no exception.
Established in 1995, the Presidents Academy program brings DU's top student leaders together each January for a total-immersion leadership experience. The theory and practice of leadership are intertwined at the Academy through a unique structure of mini-chapters - small groups of presidents which function as separate chapters throughout the Academy weekend. A separate track of instruction is offered to undergraduates who head up the recruitment or "rush" efforts at their chapters. The recent addition of the Recruitment Symposium to the Presidents Academy curriculum has already produced results on our campuses[13].
[edit] Regional Leadership Seminar
Delta Upsilon was one of the first fraternities to offer a Regional leadership seminar (RLS). The RLS is a weekend seminar held by each Province and CanCon. The seminars are educational sessions on leadership and other chapter issues[14].
[edit] Programming
[edit] Associate Member Education
[edit] Membership Development
[edit] Academic
[edit] Fraternity Publications
[edit] The Delta Upsilon Quarterly
Since the Quarterly began publication in 1882, the Fraternity has never missed a scheduled printing. Delta Upsilon is proud that the Quarterly is one of the oldest continuously published fraternity magazine in the world. Since January 1973, the Executive Directors and staff at the International Headquarters has edited the Delta Upsilon Quarterly [15]. Current issues of the Quarterly may be viewed on the fraternity website[21].
[edit] The Fraternity Manual
[edit] Miscellaneous Materials
- Ritual Book-Due to Delta Upsilon Fraternity's non-secret nature, the fraternity Ritual Book is available for public viewing on the fraternity website[22].
- Songs My Brothers Taught Me The official songbook of the Fraternity
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.
From the "RITUAL OF INITIATION," The Delta Upsilon Fraternity[16]
[edit] Fraternity Awards
During L.I. each summer, the Fraternity hands out a number of awards to Chapters, Individual members and Fraternity Volunteers.
The Sweepstakes Award is given to the most outstanding Undergraduate Chapter of the year. Originally meant to be a traveling award, the traveling trophy visited 26 chapters in 16 states and one in Canada before being retired in the summer of 2001. The current recipients receive a trophy to be kept in the chapter's possession[17].
The Chairman's Award is presented to the outstanding Alumni Volunteer of the year. The award was created to recognize the effort given by an alumni volunteer to Delta Upsilon Chapters[18].
The President's Award is presented to the outstanding Undergraduate member of the year. The award was created to recognize the effort by an an Undergraduate member for the betterment of his chapter, campus, and community. The recipient of the award receives a scholarship grant in his name, an invitation to the Leadership Institute at the expense of the Fraternity, and his name on is engraved on a permanent plaque in the Fraternity Headquarters[19].
The Delta Upsilon Distinguished Alumni Award is the one of the highest honors the Fraternity bestows upon its Alumni members. This award was first presented in 1984 during the year-long celebration of the Fraternity’s 150th Anniversary. The award honors those brothers who have brought honor to the Fraternity, either through their personal accomplishments or through exemplary service to the Fraternity. All recipients are approved by the Fraternity’s Board of Directors[20].
The Delta Upsilon Founders Medal is one of the highest honors the Fraternity bestows upon its individual members. This award was first presented in 2001 and recognizes those brothers who have provided legendary and long-time service to a specific chapter. The Founders Medal is presented following an extensive nomination process and approval by the Fraternity’s Board of Directors[21].
[edit] The Mascot
It was the summer of 1968 at San Diego State University. Being the newest chapter of Delta Upsilon, the San Diego State Chapter was getting ready to participate in an upcoming charity march. All of the other fraternity's had a team name for themselves involving an animal.
While roaming the bleachers at the softball field, Brother Lee "Snap" Marshall came across a catalog that had a big "DU" on the cover. This catalog was called Ducks Unlimited. With that idea, the men of the San Diego State chapter of Delta Upsilon started calling themselves the Ducks.
That following summer in 1969, they took this idea to Delta Upsilon's Leadership Institute. When talking with brothers from Kansas State, they mentioned that they called themselves the Ducks at SDSU. The brothers from Kansas State liked the idea so much that they took it with them and helped spread it all throughout the eastern part of the United States.
At the end of the year, when the fraternity's annual publication book--comprising of all of the DU publications made throughout the year--was published, on the back was a collage of all things related to Delta Upsilon. In the center of this collage was a rocking chair. In previous years, the rocking chair had just the Greek letters of Delta Upsilon in the center. That year, they were replaced with the head of the Duck. Ever since, the Duck has been considered to be the true mascot of Delta Upsilon International Fraternity.
Although the issue has come to the Undergraduate Convention numerous times, the Duck or Distinguished Duck has never been made the official mascot of the fraternity.[22]
[edit] Partner Charity
Delta Upsilon chapters and colonies across North America support a number of community organizations and philanthropic projects. Through the efforts of Delta Upsilon Brothers, the Fraternity is able to touch the lives of thousands of people in communities throughout North America. Many DU chapters and colonies have local causes and organizations that they support. The partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs provides yet another way that DU Brothers can become better men while serving others.
The values of the Boys & Girls Clubs align with the mission and values of Delta Upsilon. Friendship, Character, Culture, and Justice are supported through numerous club programs and activities. By partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs, DU Brothers are able to support and promote the Fraternity's Four Founding Principles with the leaders of tomorrow[23].
[edit] Membership
[edit] Notable DUs
The fraternity's membership roster includes United States President James A. Garfield, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Charles Evans Hughes, United States Senator-Vermont Justin S. Morrill, Canadian Prime Minister and Nobel Prize winner Lester B. Pearson, former Commander in Chief of the US Central Command Tommy Franks, Motivational Speaker Will Keim, Actor Alan Thicke, Author Stephen Crane, Author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., former Chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Co. Micheal D. Eisner, and Nobel Prize winners Charles Dawes, Linus C. Pauling, Christian B. Anfinsen, and Edward C. Prescott.
Linus Pauling is a member of a small group of individuals who have been awarded more than one Nobel Prize, one of only two people to receive them in different fields (the other was Marie Curie) and the only person in that group to have been awarded each of his prizes without having to share it with another recipient[24].
Two Delta Upsilon fraternity members - Alfred P. Sloan and Charles F. Kettering joined together in 1945 to found the Sloan-Kettering Institute, which is now part of the world's oldest and largest private cancer research facility, the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-Delta Upsilon Facts [[1]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-Fraternity History [[2]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-History [[3]]
- ^ "The Cornerstone:Delta Upsilon's Guide to College and Beyond", pgs 98-99
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-Meet the Staff [[4]]
- ^ The Constitution of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Article III, Sections 1-4 & 14 [[5]]
- ^ The Constitution of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Article V, Sections 1-2
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-Board of Directors [[6]]
- ^ The Constitution of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Article IV, Section 4 and Article V, Section 12 [[7]]
- ^ The Constitution of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Article V, Sections 15-16 [[8]]
- ^ The Constitution of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Article IV, Sections 1-3 [9]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-Fraternity Programs [[10]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-Fraternity Programs [[11]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-Fraternity Conferences [[12]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity IHQ Tour Book, pg 15 [[13]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Website-Ritual[[14]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-Awards [[15]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-Awards [[16]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-Awards [[17]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity IHQ Tour Book, pg 15 [[18]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity IHQ Tour Book, pg 15 [[19]]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website [Ask Brother Sowell]
- ^ Delta Upsilon Fraternity Website-BGCA and BGCCan [[20]]
- ^ Dunitz, Jack D. (November 1996). "Linus Carl Pauling, 28 February 1901–19 August 1994". Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society 42: 316–338.Dunitz, p. 222.
