The Missouri Chapter of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity had its beginning as a local fraternity on the campus on December 8, 1909. The original group, known as the Dana Press Club, was made up almost exclusively of undergraduates in the School of Journalism and was more of professional type fraternity rather than social. Most activities centered around the “J” School…visitors and guests were usually important journalistic personages.
As the local fraternity grew in age, so did it mature in general outlook, and members were admitted from the other divisions of the University. It is also noted that when Dana Press Club would become affiliated with a national Greek letter fraternity, several members in good standing reluctantly resigned from Dana Press Club because of previous affiliations with other Greek letter social fraternities. When it was finally decided which national fraternity the Club would strive for, and Delta Upsilon was chosen, immediate steps were taken to strengthen friendships with DU alumni in St. Louis and Kansas City.
The Dana Press Club, became the Missouri Chapter of Delta Upsilon in 1924, to the present, our proud history speaks for itself through campus involvement, academic achievement and leadership within the University. With more than 1,800 initiates, the Missouri Chapter has influenced the lives of numerous men, cultivating lasting friendships in the process.
Many of our best college memories can be traced back to our DU experience. While many of our alumni have gone on to successful and distinguished careers in business, engineering, technology, and countless other endeavors, the common bond of our brotherhood remains, along with our shared principles and values. Most of us can attribute our success to one place: 711 Maryland Avenue (now Tiger Avenue).
Through DU we not only learned the importance of friendship, knowledge, service, morality and excellence, but we also acquired valuable assets that included leadership skills, organizational skills, social skills, teamwork, and character. Oftentimes, these traits have been integral to our personal success and helped make us the men we are today.