March 2020
Omicron (Illinois) Alumni Gather for Service
Phi Delta (Mary Washington) Alumni make a difference one Journey at a time
Lambda Sigma Chapter raises over $18,000 for Conquer Paralysis Now
March Madness Campaign Fundraiser
Directory Project Announcement
Psi Upsilon is Hiring
Help our mentor network grow
Purchase Psi Upsilon Cords and Stoles for Graduating Seniors
Registration for the 177th Psi Upsilon Convention is now live. Join us in Atlanta, GA to celebrate Psi Upsilon and the 50th Anniversary of the Gamma Tau Chapter at Georgia Tech! For more information go here.
Omicron (Illinois) Alumni Gather for Service
27 years ago a group of alumni gathered to play golf and catch up, but over nearly 3 decades, this tradition of friendship has transformed into an entire cross-generational alumni culture for these Omicron alumni. These brothers not only gather to cultivate their Psi Upsilon bonds, but also give back to the community while doing so. Click here to read the whole story about how they have created a special alumni experience.
Phi Delta (Mary Washington) Alumni make a difference one Journey at a time
Two Brothers have banded together to not only make a difference for other individuals by encouraging life-altering journeys, but are making an impact on the world simultaneously. Click here to read more about their entrepreneurship in starting their own not-for-profit organization, Journey Foundation!
Lambda Sigma Chapter (Pepperdine) Raises over $18,000 for Conquer Paralysis Now
In 1983, Lambda Omega Sigma became the first Greek Fraternity at Pepperdine with the motto “Through Service We Shine” and in 1998 they became the Lambda Sigma Chapter of Psi Upsilon, and kept that focus on service. The chapter hosts a wildly successful philanthropy that not only includes the Greek community, but also attracts participation outside the fraternity and sorority world. During this year’s Psi U Think U Can Dance Philanthropy, the Lambda Sigma chapter not only sold nearly 500 tickets, but also raised over $18,000 for Conquer Paralysis Now, a non-profit started by the chapter’s first president, Sam Schmidt ’86. Read the full story below!
March Madness Campaign Fundraiser
What chapter will win the 2020 March Challenge? Join us March 15th through 22nd as we host a giving campaign along with the first week of the NCAA Tournament. We’ll be tracking which chapters have the largest number of donors and be competing in a week long campaign to boost our Annual Fund! More information – including where you can make a gift and follow along, can be found here.
And if you would like to pit your tournament bracket along with other Psi Upsilon Brothers in an NCAA Tournament Challenge sign up for the “Psi U March Madness” Group (Password is 1833) on ESPN.
2020 Directory Project Announcement
Psi U is currently working with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to create our official Member Directory. PCI is a company that creates and publishes directories for educational institutions and membership organizations. The Psi Upsilon Member Directory, which was last published in 2013, is very popular for member-to-member use and helps the International Office maintain our database.
PCI will be contacting Psi U members to gather information for the Member Directory. Members will be contacted first through postcards and emails, then through follow-up phone calls, if necessary. We hope you contact PCI to verify your most up-to-date information. We understand there might be hesitation to provide your information to just anyone, so we want you to know that their request for your information is legitimate.
Join our team at the Psi Upsilon International Office! We’re hiring Chapter Leadership Consultants for the 2020-21 year – if you know of a recent graduate who loves to travel, is a strong leader and would like to help Psi U grow please encourage them to apply! For more information and an online application follow this link.
Psi Upsilon Fraternity has partnered with Firsthand to provide a mentoring network for all our members – undergraduates and alumni. The platform allows brothers to connect for one-on-one career conversations. Whether you have an interview coming up, need to give your resume a tune up, or want to learn about a new career path, brothers will be there to help! Take a look at the page here and please sign up to be a mentor today!
Purchase Psi Upsilon Cords and Stoles for Graduating Seniors
Herff Jones has a great collection of graduation apparel for the class of 2020. Follow this link to order yours today!
The Psi Upsilon Annual Fund consists of unrestricted gifts to the Foundation and Fraternity and allow us to provide on campus support for our chapters, leadership opportunities like the Archons’ Academy, scholarships, growth to new campuses and so much more! The Founder’s Society recognizes those who have given at least $250 to the Annual Fund in a single year. We thank all these brothers who made a gift in 2019 and keep Psi U thriving!
2019 Founder’s Society Members
See a listing of brothers whose passing has been reported to us since July 2019.
March 20th Great Lakes Founders Day Detroit Yacht Club, Detroit, MI March 20th – 21st Phi Beta Reunion Weekend Williamsburg, VA March 26th Psi Upsilon Speaker Series Event Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT 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). |
Have news to pass along? We’d love to hear from you! Please send email to Executive Director Thomas Fox (tfox@psiu.org)
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