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Announcing the 2026 Chapter Roundtable Discussions

As our undergraduate leaders return to campus this winter, we are pleased to announce the relaunch of our online Roundtable discussions. Our Chapter Services team has identified six key focus areas, and each session will bring together the officers and chairs most closely connected to the topic. This intentional structure ensures a focused, productive environment that delivers meaningful, role‑specific support without overwhelming participants.

These Roundtables offer chapter leaders a valuable forum to share best practices, address current challenges, and gather practical guidance. Just as importantly, they create space for leaders to connect with peers across the fraternity, strengthening collaboration and community.

In addition to the Roundtable series, we will also host a Thesauristes (Treasurers) Academy on Wednesday, January 28th. Additional details, including session topics and times, are provided below. Participants may click on any session to view a full description, intended audience, and Zoom access information. All times are listed in Eastern Time.

We look forward to engaging with you and supporting a strong start to 2026!

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01.27.26 – Service to Society: A Discussion for Philanthropy and Service Chairs

Join us for this discussion where we’ll dive into the essentials of Service projects and how to plan impactful Philanthropy events! We’ll explore everything from selecting the perfect event to budgeting, delegating tasks, managing the day, and reflecting on what could be improved for next time. This session is designed to equip you and your chapter with the tools you need to choose, plan, and carry out successful events year after year. If you’ve recently stepped into the role of External VP, Philanthropy or Service Chair, or if you’re eager to enhance your chapter’s effectiveness in service projects, you won’t want to miss this! Save the date: Tuesday, January 27th, at 5 PM Eastern.

Zoom info: https://sstarnet-org.zoom.us/j/88163831525?pwd=fEapy6g2rqZ8RXkDJr88gfrA7NeghW.1&from=addon

Meeting ID: 881 6383 1525
Passcode: 904235


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01.27.26 – New Member Education Best Practices

No matter whether your chapter initiates new members immediately or follows an extended eight‑week education process, it’s essential to provide a thoughtful orientation and a meaningful introduction to fraternity life. This session will invite you to share your most effective practices—how you help new members feel welcomed, build connections within the chapter, learn our history, and understand the operations that keep your chapter thriving.

We will also highlight key insights from our New Member Education guide, A Mighty Friendship, along with observations gathered during recent chapter visits.

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 27th, at 6 PM Eastern. We look forward to an engaging conversation focused on creating a strong and supportive start for every new member.

Zoom info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86897587411?pwd=JerJeYWLXdYnaQ8Z6rtbd2V9Xx6Mky.1

Meeting ID: 868 9758 7411
Passcode: 336537


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01.27.26 – How to Better Engage with Alums

One of the most meaningful aspects of fraternity life is the strength and breadth of our alumni network. Yet building consistent, intentional engagement with alumni can be challenging. How are we sharing updates from the chapter? What does effective preparation for Homecoming or an Alumni Reunion look like? Are we maintaining regular communication with our advisors, or only reaching out when issues arise? And most importantly, how do we ensure our alumni feel welcomed, valued, and connected to the chapter?

Alumni are eager to support our undergraduates, but they often aren’t sure where their help is most needed—just as many chapters aren’t always sure what to ask for. During this session, we’ll invite you to share how your chapter currently engages alumni, what you hope to improve, and what support would be most meaningful. We’ll also highlight best practices from chapters that have built strong, sustainable alumni relations programs.

Together, we can strengthen the bonds that make our fraternity experience truly lifelong and promote that “Psi U is For Life”.

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 27th, at 7 PM Eastern. We look forward to an engaging conversation focused on creating a strong and supportive start for every new member.

Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87487812476?pwd=AQ3OaKNyOr466X8qNm4AJKUWVGi6wX.1

Meeting ID: 874 8781 2476
Passcode: 113428

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01.28.26 – Psi U Cares: Maintaining a Health and Wellness Program

Join us for a roundtable discussion centered on the Psi U Cares Program and the essential steps we can take to strengthen the mental wellness of our members. Together, we will revisit the origins of the program, highlight the key initiatives we encourage every chapter to adopt, and discuss why these efforts matter for the health of our brotherhood.

We will also explore practical strategies for creating a proactive environment in the chapter and how you utilize the Health and Wellness Chair and what ideas you implement to support one another.

If you have recently been elected as Health and Wellness Chair, or serve in a related leadership role, this conversation is especially for you.

Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 28th, at 5 PM Eastern. We look forward to an engaging conversation focused on creating a strong and supportive start for every new member.

Zoom info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88939783528?pwd=VK2mmuwOA3zAQVgOaLETTMpb8WG4aL.1

Meeting ID: 889 3978 3528
Passcode: 137778


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01.28.26 – Thesauristes Academy for Chapter Treasurers

Wednesday, January 28th from 6 until 7:30 PM EST

The Theasauristes’ Academy will assist chapter treasurers as they begin, or currently serve, in their respective roles. Led by Psi Upsilon Fraternity Staff via a Zoom meeting the following topics will be covered:

  • How to create an effective chapter budget
  • Best practices for collecting chapter dues
  • The role of fundraising in a chapter
  • Federal Tax ID number, and tax filing requirements
  • The Assessment Schedule – what fees you are responsible for and what they go towards
  • Online resources to assist you

We will also take some time to answer any questions that you have and discuss any challenges that you are facing. We ask that every Chapter Treasurer, and any assistants to the treasurer, be in attendance via computer for this important workshop.

Zoom meeting info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86138691422?pwd=VineWP7RyhOqQ7xU5AAoUiMqBE2bpR.1

Meeting ID: 861 3869 1422
Passcode: 414092

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01.29.26 – A Commitment to Excellence: Setting Goals AND Following Through

Join fellow officers for a focused roundtable on effective goal‑setting and follow‑through using the Commitment to Excellence Goal Setting Retreat or other programs. This discussion will explore practical strategies for identifying meaningful priorities, creating realistic action plans, and building accountability within your officer team. Participants will share successful approaches from their own chapters and learn techniques to ensure goals don’t just get set—they get accomplished.

Please mark your calendar for Thursday, January 29th, at 5 PM Eastern to discuss this important topic as we continue to improve our chapters.

Zoom info:
https://sstarnet-org.zoom.us/j/83425321420?pwd=omUCn7cc2ggFppnk4INUXFPXf46Quj.1&from=addon

Meeting ID: 834 2532 1420
Passcode: 36936

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01.29.26 – Brotherhood Development: Creating Events to Engage Members

How does your chapter bond? This session focuses on strategies for planning and executing impactful events that foster deeper connections among fraternity members. Attendees will explore creative engagement strategies that emphasize shared experiences to strengthen connections within the brotherhood. We’ll discuss practical tips for event planning, leveraging member interests, and creating a sense of belonging, all aimed at enhancing overall fraternity unity and involvement. If you’re in charge of managing Brotherhood events for your chapter, or would like to improve what your chapter is already doing, be sure to join us for this session! Save the date: Thursday, January 29th, at 6 PM Eastern.

Zoom info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85681682090?pwd=IbqF2BAYTwuLFtpEOrZ1MZuoSESMX0.1

Meeting ID: 856 8168 2090
Password: 252689


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Fall 2025 Recruitment Update

Recruitment remains the lifeblood of any fraternity, and in recent years Psi Upsilon has invested deeply in strategies that strengthen the growth and success of our undergraduate chapters. Our efforts have centered on enhancing recruitment practices, revitalizing dormant chapters, and establishing new ones to ensure a vibrant and sustainable future for our brotherhood.

To support this work, we partnered with Phired Up—the nation’s leading authority on fraternity recruitment—to develop a comprehensive recruitment certification program that equips our members with proven skills and strategies. Phired Up also joined us at the 2025 Leadership Institute to deliver training in social excellence and values-based recruitment, helping members build authentic connections and craft thoughtful recruitment plans that elevate both the quantity and quality of new member classes.

This year, we also relaunched our field staff program and welcomed Mia Driskell, Delta Omicron ’24 (Purdue), who has been working directly with chapters on campus to provide hands-on coaching and support. Looking ahead, we aim to expand this program by hiring at least one growth coordinator who can reside in chapter facilities for extended periods to offer immersive recruitment assistance.

These initiatives are possible thanks to the generous support of the Annual Fund—especially donors who participated in the March Challenge, which emphasizes contributions that strengthen the Fraternity and fuel Psi Upsilon’s expansion.

Our collective efforts are already yielding results. This fall, we saw a more than 10% increase in new members compared to last year, initiating 279 new brothers—the largest fall class since 2017.

Recruitment success extended beyond our active chapters as well. We proudly restarted two chapters this year: the Beta Beta Chapter at Trinity College, now with 31 members, and the Phi Nu Chapter at Christopher Newport University, which has grown to 14 members. In October, we also celebrated the installation of Psi Upsilon’s 50th chapter at Purdue University. Additional efforts are underway to restart the Lambda Chapter at Columbia University, along with conversations with several alumni associations exploring future opportunities.

If you know a college student who would make an exceptional Psi Upsilon brother—or someone interested in helping establish a new chapter—we encourage you to connect with us. With your support, we look forward to continuing this momentum and building on our success in 2025.

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The Phi Nu Chapter at Christopher Newport University returns!

Psi Upsilon is pleased to announce its return to Christopher Newport University, where the Phi Nu Chapter has officially begun the process of reactivation. Following a two‑year suspension, an enthusiastic group of former members took the initiative to rebuild the chapter. Now 15 members strong, the chapter is preparing to participate in IFC recruitment next semester.

While working to regain Registered Student Organization status and reestablish chapter operations, the members remained committed to service and philanthropy. In November, the chapter collected more than 400 pounds of canned goods for THRIVE Peninsula, a nonprofit organization supporting families across the Virginia Peninsula during times of need. They also engaged in several campus‑based philanthropic efforts, demonstrating their renewed dedication to the Christopher Newport campus community.

With this strong momentum, the chapter is well‑positioned for a successful spring semester. Alumni of the Phi Nu Chapter and Psi Upsilon members in the Hampton Roads region who are interested in supporting this emerging group are encouraged to connect as we build an advising team. To follow the chapter’s progress and activities, visit its Instagram page @cnupsiu.

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