December 2021
Beginning in early 2019, the Board of Directors began developing a strategic plan for the property that the Foundation owned in Indianapolis. The almost ½ acre property and building, purchased in 1994, was the International Headquarters. The building served our staff and archives well, and has proved to be a sound investment for the Foundation. It demanded, however, quite a lot of maintenance and investment to keep it consistent with other similar commercial properties. Due to the pandemic, the Board tabled the comprehensive plan until this past spring when several members of the board and staff convened in Indianapolis to review with contractors the various possible strategic possibilities in the best interest of our organization.
In a moment of serendipity, as the plan was being finalized, we received an unsolicited, reasonable offer from our neighbor to the west of our property to purchase the land and building. This necessitated a Board conversation to discuss the options for the Foundation and Fraternity as well as weigh the projected market conditions. After careful review with real estate experts and our counsel, the board ultimately voted unanimously to move forward with the sale of the building and property. The sale is a valuable addition to our now robust investment portfolio.
We have secured appropriate spaces for our staff offices as well as our archives and treasures in Indianapolis. The move has already begun, and we will be fully moved in by the end of the year.
1389 W. 86th Street #345
Indianapolis, IN 46260
2021-22 Social Impact Fellows Announced
The Psi Upsilon Foundation’s Social Impact Fellowship Program provides up to $10,000 in annual grants for the professional development of leaders in social-impact driven professions.
The fellowship program helps brothers transition into public service jobs and assume volunteer leadership positions at any point in their careers. Among other things, fellowship grants can be used to attend conferences and seminars, courses, to help build professional networks and gain corporate governance, financial management, strategic planning, fundraising, human resources, and conflict resolution skills. In addition to providing direct financial support, the fellowship program recognizes brothers who have made outstanding contributions to society and encourages members of different cohorts to learn about each other’s work.
This year’s cohort is:
Honorary Social Impact Fellow
Dr. Barbara Hendrie • Kappa ‘80 (Bowdoin)
Gamma Corporation Senior Fellow
Dr. Brian Christie • Zeta ‘07 (Dartmouth)
Dr. Samuel Fager, Tau ’81 Senior Fellow
Dr. Daniel Correa • Phi Delta ‘04
(Mary Washington)
FishFund Senior Fellow
Roberta Hunter • Epsilon Iota ‘ 94 (RPI)
Social Impact Fellows
Bri Watson • Delta Nu ‘11 (Keene State)
Rich Paul • Eta ‘10 (Lehigh)
Mike Thibideau • Epsilon Nu ‘11 (Michigan State)
• Alexander Senchak, Eta ’06
Psi Upsilon Foundation President & Chair
Read more about our Social Impact Fellows in the Beacon below
From the Archives: Psi Upsilon’s First Convention in 1841
Psi Upsilon became the first fraternity to hold a Convention 180 years ago, on October 22, 1841, and started an important annual tradition that continues to exist today.
The Convention was announced in the New York Tribune with the following:
“A Convention of delegates, from the several branches of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity, will be holden on Friday, Oct. 22nd at two o’clock P.M. in the Chapel of the University of the City of New York. All members of the Fraternity are respectfully invited to attend.”
” The Convention was invited to supper by the Delta, when, for two hours, we enjoyed such a ‘flow of soul,’ of eloquence and song, as we trust will not be soon forgotten by any one then present.”
Full article here
You can read the full Convention Records of this first meeting, and subsequent conventions, in the Psi Upsilon Annals and also on our Psi Upsilon Archive site.
2021 Perfect Pair last chance!
2021 Perfect Pair-Special Recognition Opportunity –
Available while in stock through December 18th.
A new limited opportunity to recognize donors and to spread holiday spirit and kick off the new year right – special custom knit Psi U socks or a branded golf umbrella! We will recognize you and a recipient of your choice with the perfect pair of socks for a $60 minimum donation to the Psi Upsilon Foundation!
Pi chapter raised $78,554 for Movember 2021
During the Fall of 2021, The Pi chapter raised $78,554 for men’s health Issues through the Movember Foundation, making them one of the most successful teams in the world. Their team “Boy’s Things” was ranked 4th highest in the US and #10 in the world for total funds raised! The Movember Foundation supports various men’s health causes, ranging from mental health and suicide prevention to prostate cancer awareness.
Michael Dellon, Pi ’17, started a Movember team in the Pi chapter as an undergrad and has helped the effort grow in the years since, with the amount raised increasing from $7,000 the first year to $29,000 in 2019.
Read more about the Pi and Movember
GivingTuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday: A day that encourages people to do good.
While Giving Tuesday is often about donations we took the day to recognize many of the philanthropic and charitable events held this fall by Psi U Alumni and Undergraduate Brothers!
THANK YOU to all our Psi Upsilon volunteers,
and to all our brothers who go out of their way to make society a better place.
A team of our Eta brothers at Lehigh had a great time last weekend participating in A Phi’s Alpha Fifa Tournament in support of women’s heart health. Coach Dean and his iconic team talks were an integral part of the teams success. Ted Lasso would have been proud. 
Thank you to all the brothers of the Delta Omicron provisional chapter at Purdue who participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention walk on Sunday Sept. 26! The funds raised are for an excellent cause. 
Congratulations to Thomas Sullivan, Pi ’22 and Mats Olsen, Pi ’22 (Syracuse) on completing the 125th Boston Marathon in support of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. They crossed the finish line with a time of 5:06:58 and raised $15,000 for a great cause! 
As part of their homecoming weekend, the Gamma Tau chapter at Georgia Tech cleaned up their section of the Atlanta Beltline greenway. 
The Eta at Lehigh recently had an awesome pumpkin carving event on the front lawn, raising over $1000 for the Miracle League, whose mission is to create positive experiences for those with intellectual and physical disabilities and their families through baseball. @lehighpsiupsilon 
The Tau Epsilon at Clemson has an interesting structure to their activities I wanted to share with all of our brothers. “Over the next four weeks, 16 of our brothers and Alumni are competing in “No Shave November” against each other. This is an event in which all proceeds go towards prostate cancer awareness. Each week an updated picture of our brothers will be posted on our story. It is up to you guys to vote for the brothers with the best results at the end of each week! The three brothers with the lowest votes will be eliminated each week. It is $1 per vote and voting will open after each weekly picture! 
Brothers of the Phi Nu Chapter at Christopher Newport University on a beach cleanup. 
Volunteers from the Psi U History and Archives committee gathered in Indianapolis to research, sort, and preserve Psi U history. 
Since 2008, Pepperdine University has hosted the “Waves of Flags”: over 3,000 flags are planted in Alumni Park to symbolize the lives lost on Sept 11, 2001. Since its inception the Lambda Sigma have always donated their time to help with this important endeavor. Learn more about the “Waves of Flags”: http://ow.ly/ALVK50G5Qc6 
On Sept. 9th, the brothers of the Phi Nu chapter of Psi Upsilon (Christopher Newport News) were happy to continue their tradition of welcoming local elementary school kids back to school. Happy First Day of School to Hidenwood Elementary! 
Sept 17th, brothers of the Phi Delta chapter at Mary Washington raised money for a local nonprofit, Mental Health America of Fredericksburg. Supporters donated to pie a UMW Psi Upsilon brother in the face, all to support a good cause! All money raised stayed in their community, funding suicide prevention education for teens and support groups for those who lost a loved one to suicide; vital community resources needed more now than ever before. 
August 28th brothers of the Phi Chapter at the University of Michigan hosted a dunk tank. Participants could dunk-a-brother to raise funds for mental health awareness. 
A team of our Eta brothers at Lehigh had a great time last weekend participating in A Phi’s Alpha Fifa Tournament in support of women’s heart health. Coach Dean and his iconic team talks were an integral part of the teams success. Ted Lasso would have been proud. 
Thank you to all the brothers of the Delta Omicron provisional chapter at Purdue who participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention walk on Sunday Sept. 26! The funds raised are for an excellent cause. 
The Phi Chapter (University of Michigan) held a philanthropy event called “Dogs and Donuts” raising money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The event allowed students to get a break from midterms and enjoy dogs, donuts & apple cider for a small donation. The event raised 736 dollars. 
November 5th the Gamma Tau (Georgia Institute of Technology) participated in the Out of the Darkness walk to raise money and awareness for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Thank you to all brothers, pledges, alumni and friends who participated. The chapter raised over $4000 for the cause!
Click to read the most recent edition of the Psi Upsilon Beacon, Leadership & Service edition
THIS WEEK: Thursday Dec. 9th
Doors at 6, Symposium starts @ 6:45 PM EST
2021 Gilrane Economic Symposium & FishFund Venture Presentations
Psi Upsilon Foundation invites you to our annual Symposium bringing industry leaders together for an evening of moderated discussion around what 2022 might bring.
December 9th, 2021
Indian Harbor Yacht Club
Doors at 6
Presentation From 6:45 to 8:45
Dress is business attire
This meeting will not be recorded to encourage candor.
Register Here to Join Us.
Please check to see if your company does Donation Matching for 501c3s. (Google, The Home Depot, Microsoft, and many more match 50 to 100%, some up to 500%!).
https://doublethedonation.com/psiufoundation
Alumni, consider supporting the Annual Fund with a gift of $250
or more to join our Founder’s Society!
You can view the 2021 Founder’s Society Members here.
See a listing of brothers whose passing has been reported to us since July 2021.
| Click event title for more details 12.09.21 – 2021 Gilrane Economic Symposium& FishFund Venture Presentations Indian Harbor Yacht Club 710 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT 06830 Doors at 6 Presentation From 6:45 to 8:45 12.12.2021 – Gamma Tau Chapter’s PUSOG Holiday Party & white elephant Twain’s Brewpub & Billiards 211 E Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA 30030 1:00 – 4:00 PM 12.18.2021 – Phi Delta Chapter’s Winter Ugly Sweater Party Crystal City Sports Pub 529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202 2pm Click here for a complete list of Psi U events. If you’re interested in sponsoring an event in your area or to have your event listed in the calendar please email Director of Engagement Jonathan Chaffin (jonathan@psiu.org). |
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