Fraternity Songs
This song is traditionally sung before meals and is often sung with clasped hands, forming a circle of brotherhood.
What is Doxology?
This was when the Delta Chapter of Psi Upsilon was founded.
What is 1837?
This is the name for weekly meetings where members discuss and vote on important matters.
What is chapter?
This was when the Delta Chapter of Psi Upsilon was formed.
What is 1837?
This Psi U symbol is often found on the badge and represents wisdom.
What is the owl?
This song is sung during initiation and is used to emphasize the enduring nature of brotherhood and introduce everyone to each other.
What is Welcome Brothers Old and Young?
This is the name of one of the founding fathers of Psi Upsilon.
What is Robert Barnard, Samuel Goodale, Sterling Goodale Hadley, Charles Washington Harvey, Edward Martindale, Merwin Henry Stewart, or George Washington Tuttle?
These are the names of your big and grandbig.
What is...?
These are Psi Upsilon's two colors.
What are garnet and gold?
This is where Psi Upsilon's international headquarters is located.
What is Indianapolis, Indiana?
Recite Doxology.
What is "O God thy blessing now shed down, Upon our loved Psi Upsilon, May all her ties of friendship be, Strengthened and honored Lord, by thee."
This is the chapter designation and location of the founding chapter of Psi Upsilon.
What is the Theta Chapter at Union College?
This is the typical term length for a chapter officer.
What is 1 year?
(January - December)
This is what YITB stands for.
What is "Yours in the Bond?"
This American film director known for big-budget high-action films is a Psi Upsilon alum.
What is Michael Bay?
This is the symbolic representation of brotherhood and lifelong bonds of friendship seen in the song "Dear Old Shrine."
What is the mystic tie?
This is the name of one of the refounding fathers.
What is Alyssa Hernan, Daniel Cabera, Bo Lu, Ashlie Dague, Fernando Bonfim, Alyssa Hornyak, or Yao Fu?
This officer is responsible for maintaining order and upholding chapter rules during meetings.
Who is the Sergeant at Arms?
This is the Psi Upsilon Motto.
(hint: Unto us...)
What is "Unto us has befallen a mighty friendship?"
This is the year women were first allowed to join Psi Upsilon.
What is 1971?
This is the third verse (the slow verse) of Welcome Brothers Old and Young.
What is "When our race on earth is run; and our labor here is done; and the jeweled crown of life is fairly won; May our last, faint, faltering breath; Ere 'tis hushed in silent death; Breathe the sweetest of all words, Psi Upsilon."
Psi Upsilon is stated to be grounded in genuine friendships free from election politicking and this commitment/expectation.
What is financial commitments/expectations?
These are the 5 e-board positions and a description of their duties.
What is:
1. Archon: The chapter's president. They preside over meetings, represent the chapter to the university and the national fraternity, and ensure the chapter adheres to Psi Upsilon's values and the chapter's bylaws.
2. First Angelos: Often focused on the chapter's internal operations. This can include member development, communication within the chapter, and overseeing committees.
3. Second Angelos: This role often has a strong outward focus. Responsibilities might include public relations, philanthropy events, and relations with other Greek organizations and the university.
4. Thesauristes: Manages the chapter's finances, including collecting dues, paying bills, and managing the budget.
5. Grammateus: Keeps records of chapter meetings, maintains member rosters, and handles correspondence.
6. Risk/Sergeant at Arms: Maintains order during chapter meetings and other events. They work to minimize risks associated with chapter events, promote safe behaviors, and ensure the chapter follows university and national fraternity risk management policies.
These are Psi Upsilon's five firsts.
What is:
Held first fraternity convention
Printed the first membership catalog
Printed a fraternity songbook
Recorded a fraternity history
Issued a fraternity magazine (The Diamond of Psi Upsilon)
What is the alstroemeria lily?