Delta Upsilon Fraternity Missouri Fact Sheet
International Organization
- Founded in 1834
- Sixth oldest fraternity in existence
- Approximately 80 chapters in the United States and Canada
- Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana
Founding Principles
- The only non-secret international fraternity in existence
- Four founding principles: Promotion of Friendship, Development of Character, Diffusion of Liberal Culture, Advancement of Justice
Missouri Chapter
- Founded as the Dana Press Club in 1909
- Became the Missouri Chapter of Delta Upsilon in 1924
- Mission (“Building Better Men”) … to develop well rounded individuals capable of assuming significant leadership roles
Alumni
- Impressive list of international alumni
- Over 2,000 University of Missouri Delta Upsilon alumni
- Successful in all walks of life… corporate chief executive officers, presidents, doctors, lawyers, dentists, Olympic/professional athletes, journalists, engineers, professors, etc.
House Statistics
- New facility will have room to accommodate 78 members when completed in Fall of 2015
- Ideal location bordering Greek town and campus
Achievements, Honors and Awards
- Delta Upsilon International Fraternity
- Sweepstakes Winner (Top Chapter of 80) three times since 2006
- Sweepstakes Finalist (Top 7 of 80) ten times since 2001
- Excellence Cup (Top Fraternity of 32) two times since 2006
- Greek Week Competition (1st place 2015)