August 2025 – Convention Edition
The 181st Psi Upsilon Convention convened July 24–27, 2025 at Syracuse University, bringing together over 150 undergraduate brothers and alumni from 27 chapters across North America for four days of fellowship, governance, and strategic education. In honor of the Pi Chapter’s 150th anniversary, attendees toured the historic chapter house, explored campus landmarks like the Hall of Languages, and engaged in business sessions that set the fraternity’s course for the year ahead. Social events ranged from catering by Dinosaur BBQ to an evening at a Syracuse Mets game, offering brothers ample opportunity to connect, celebrate tradition, and immerse themselves in the spirit of Syracuse University and the Pi Chapter!
Thank you to our great hosts from the Pi Chapter who made this weekend possible. You can view photos from the convention here.
Annual Communication of Executive Council
Chi Delta, ’08 (Duke) President of the Executive Council
Given by the Executive Council President Timothy Zepp, Chi Delta ’08 (Duke), to the Convention attendees, the Annual Communication of the Executive Council reports on the state of the Fraternity and addresses issues to be dealt with by the Convention. This is Brother Zepp’s first Annual Communication as President of the Executive Council and Psi Upsilon is extremely grateful for his service.
Annual Communication of the Foundation
Vice-President of the Foundation
Matthew J. Eckenrode, Epsilon Nu ’04 (Michigan State) and vice president of the Foundation, delivered The Report of the Chairman of the Foundation, Alex Senchak, Eta ’06 (Lehigh). It captured the state of the Foundation and the work being done to support the educational goals of the Fraternity.
Executive Council & Foundation Directors for 2025-26
The 2025-26 Officers of the Executive Council installed at the Annual Meeting:
Timothy Zepp, Chi Delta ’08 (Duke), President
James Platner, Phi Delta ’10 (Mary Washington), Vice President
Catherine Lefebvre, Gamma Tau ’18 (Georgia Tech), Secretary
Marty Diamond. Eta ’11 (Lehigh), Treasurer
We would like to welcome new term member, Marty Diamond, Eta ’11 (Lehigh) who was elected for a one year term and took on the officer position of Treasurer for Madison Turkette, Delta Omicron ’19 (Purdue) who is remaining a term member.
For a full list of members of the Executive Council please go here
The Officers of the Foundation were also appointed for the 2025-26 year:
Alex Senchak, Eta ’06 (Lehigh), Chairman
Matthew Eckenrode, Epsilon Nu ’04 (Michigan State), Vice Chairman
Doug Jackman, Omega ’89 (Chicago), Secretary
John Ong, Gamma ’82 (Amherst), Treasurer
For a full list of the Directors of the Foundation please go here
The 2025 Leadership Institute Curriculum
The 2025 Psi Upsilon Leadership Institute convened undergraduate and alumni members at Syracuse University’s Hall of Languages for a day of recruitment coaching, historical reflection, and peer-driven dialogue. Jonah Mudse of Phired Up Productions opened with a keynote that reframed chapter growth as a lasting legacy, followed by program reviews of the fraternity and foundation and the History and Archives Committee. After lunch, attendees split into three rounds of facilitated roundtables—undergraduates exploring recruitment pipelines, brotherhood programming, service initiatives, and retention strategies, and alumni tackling fundraising, advisory-board structures, and crisis response. Read a full recap of the Leadership Institute here.
181st Convention Awards Banquet
At our annual Convention, the Awards Banquet remains a cornerstone event for honoring the exceptional contributions of both individuals and chapters to Psi Upsilon. This year’s Outstanding Junior Award recipients were Max Beldotti, Pi ’26, (Syracuse) and Carlos Sanchez, Gamma Tau ’26, (Georgia Tech), while the Griffin Award for Senior Excellence was presented to Alex Godwin, Psi ’25, (Hamilton) and Nori Melville, Epsilon Iota ’25, (RPI). We also introduced the Emerging Leader Award to recognize young alumni making a significant impact to our fraternity: Madison Turkette, Delta Omicron ’19, (Purdue) and Joey Cobau, Phi ’21, (Michigan). Our long-serving advisors—Bob Correll, Epsilon Iota ’82, (RPI), Jim Cornacchia, Pi ’86 (Syracuse), and Mat Ross, Pi ’86 (Syracuse)—were celebrated with the Distinguished Alumni Service Award for their steadfast dedication to their chapters and Psi U.
The keynote address was delivered by Tom O’Brien, Pi ’83 (Syracuse), President of The Weather Group, who encouraged undergraduates to embrace leadership opportunities by “taking a chance on leading” and shared how his friendships made in the fraternity are still strong and helped shape his calling. In recognition of his exemplary career and unwavering commitment to our fraternity’s mission, he received the David A.B. Brown, ΕΦ ’66 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Like all convention banquets there were toasts, singing and even a surprise gift to the Pi Chapter. Read more about the evening celebration here.
Chapters were also recognized for achievements during the 2024-25 year and multiple awards were given for Garnet and Gold Award for Academic Excellence, The Owl Award for Exceptional Academic Performance, the Clasped Hand Award for Outstanding Philanthropy and Service, and The Diamond Award for Exceptional Chapters was presented to the Pi at Syracuse University.
Read all the Chapter Awards here.
Over the weekend Convention delegates split into five committees to discuss the work of the fraternity, these committees are: Nominations and Credentials, Awards, Budget and Development, Unfinished Business and New Business. The Convention Records below document the actions taken by the 181st Convention.
You can also view the 181st Convention Binder – which includes items on the Fraternities Budget, Membership Statistics, Chapter Reports and much more.
News
2025-26 Social Impact Fellowship Applications Open
Join Psi U’s College Football Pick Em League!
Mark Williams Phi ’76 (Michigan) Honored with FEA Distinguished Service Award
2025-26 Scholarship Recipients & Keynote
Events
10.14.2025 – Getting time On-screen, Working as an Extra, & New Projects – Virtual Speaker Series with Steve Malinski, EI ’09, & Rowan K. Bariteau
09.26-28.2025 – Omicron (Illinois) Homecoming
8.21.25 – Gin! Craft Beverage Distillation Discussion with Madrona Distilling by Tom Allan, Theta Theta ’89 (Washington) Psi U Summer Hospitality Virtual Speaker Series
9.16.25 – All Psi Upsilon Golf Outing – Tuxedo Park
9.18.25 – School, Stress, and You: How to Beat Overwhelm Before It Beats You with Dr. Ben Bernstein, Kappa ’69 (Bowdoin) Virtual Speaker Series
11.04.25 – United States of Adventure with Founders Bradford Holladay, Lambda Sigma ‘22, Will Soiland, Lambda Sigma ‘21 and grant recipients
Chapter Newsletters
Alumni associations, please send copies of all newsletters to tfox@psiu.org
In Memoriam, Memorial & Honor Gifts
