Events

Save the date! More details will be shared as the weekend approaches but the Omicron Chapter will be hosting events over the weekend around the Illinois vs Purdue homecoming game!

We are happy to announce that Founders Day will be hosted on Saturday November 28th, 2026 at Mahony’s Tavern located close to the Vancouver Convention Center.

Thank you to all our alumni who graciously helped us with donations to the chapter house in order to help increase the livability for the actives throughout this past year. We are looking forward to everyone coming together and celebrating our brotherhood and to share how far we’ve come with our alumni.

Tickets for Founders Day will be $80 per alumni. Link can be found below

Details:
Date: Saturday, November 28th 2026
Location: Mahony’s Tavern
Address: 1055 Canada Pl #36, Vancouver BC, V6C 0C3
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.

Links:

Founder’s Day Alumni Ticket: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/psi-upsilon-zeta-zeta-193rd-founders-day

Founder’s Day Event Page: https://fb.me/24qAAUSWsDwuHhc

More info on the event can be found in the Facebook event page link below, the event page will be private so please message either Jake Frech or Diko Karakas and we’ll be sure to make the page open to you. Please share the links with other alumni in case we miss anyone on our mailing lists as we would love to extend an invite to as many alumni as possible. We are looking forward to seeing and celebrating with all of our alumni for our 193rd Founders Day.

YITB,

Diko Karakas  ZZ ’19
Alumni President
Cell:  778-987-5852

Jake Frech  ZZ ’22
Lead Alumni Relations
Cell:  778-228-0057

Darren Rulofs ZZ ’20
Alumni Relations
Cell: 778-877-0332

The purpose of the Archons’ Academy is to help our chapter presidents better understand Psi Upsilon and their role Fraternity, know what resources they have at their disposal, and better develop their personal leadership style.

Registration will open in Early November

When: The Academy will take place between Friday, January 8^th and Sunday, January 10^th. All attendees are asked to arrive by 1PM and the academy will finish by noon on Sunday. For those traveling by plane or train staff will book your travel.

Travel: Fraternity staff will be following up with Archons about travel after your registration is complete, any tickets will be purchased by the International Fraternity using the information you provided and we will do our best to accommodate any requests you have made. The International Fraternity only pays for airfare within the United States and Canada, not any upgrades, changes, baggage, or parking unless arranged prior to the Academy. Archons within a 300 mile radius to Alexandria will have the option to drive and be reimbursed or we will purchase train or bus fare depending on cost and availability. An airport shuttle between the hotel and Washington National airport is available – follow this link for more information.

Location and lodging: The Academy will be located at the Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria. You will be paired with another attendee and share a room on Friday and Saturday night, the lodging will be taken care of after you complete registration.

Curriculum: The Archons’ Academy will help prepare you for many challenges that you face as Archon as well as review the necessary information from Psi Upsilon about our policies and procedures that you will need to be successful. One of our goals of the academy is to help you build a familiarity will the staff and one another. Topics include: Psi Upsilon’s History and Values, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Running a chapter and delegation, Resources and where to get help, and much more. The academy is structured between large and smaller breakout sessions.

One important piece of curriculum is the Birkman Assessment, which must be completed prior to attending. Instructions on how to access the assessment will be sent to the attendees in advance.

Dress Code: The Dress Code for the academy is business casual – this means coat and optional tie for men and equivalent for women. No t-shirts, jeans, or other casual clothing. On Saturday evening we will be holding a more relaxed dinner and casual clothing is appropriate then.

Schedule: Sessions will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday and conclude noon on Sunday. A schedule for last years academy can be found here:

Questions: If you have questions about the academy please contact the Director of Member Services, Keith Willard at Keith@psiu.org or Executive Director Thomas Fox at tfox@psiu.org.

Dr. Brian Christie, Zeta ’07 (Dartmouth) used his fellowship to train and share micro surgical techniques in under-resourced environments in Africa.  Dr. Audrey Fisch, Gamma ’87 (Amherst) used her fellowship to for advanced training with the National College Attainment Network to help her better lead the non-profit she started to benefit under-represented students. 

For 5 years the Psi Upsilon Social Impact Fellowship initiative has provided funds and development opportunities for some of our brightest lights striving for a better society.

We’re excited to announce applications for the 26-27 Social Impact Fellowship are open.

The fellowship is granted to support the professional leadership development of emerging leaders striving for the common good. The fellowship is appropriate for brothers working or volunteering in the environmental, education, social equality, medical, and related fields for good of society (including chapter advisors needing training!)  

Here are videos of reflections and thanks from both Audrey and Brian.

Learn more about the program here: https://psiu.org/social-impact-fellowship/

Please nominate any brothers in your network who may be excellent candidates for this honor.
https://psiu.org/social-impact-fellowship/#nominate