Important Dates in DU History:

Question 1

November 4, 1834

Answer 1

On Nov 4, 1834 the first chapter of the “Social Fraternity” was founded at Williams College (Cornerstone 57)

Question 2

1847

Answer 2

At the Troy Conference in November, the first four chapters formed the Anti-Secret Confederation. These chapters were Williams, Union, Hamilton, and Amherst (Cornerstone 57-58)

Question 3

May 13, 1858

Answer 3

The current form of the badge is approved on May 13 1858

Question 4

March 9, 1864

Answer 4

The name “Delta Upsilon” was adopted by the Convention on March 9 1864 (Cornerstone 58)

Question 5

1867

Answer 5

The first Fraternity magazine was published as Our Record. This later becomes the Cornerstone (Cornerstone ii and 59)

Question 6

August 1879

Answer 6

At the August 1879 convention, the policy of Delta Upsilon was changed from Anti-Secret to Non-Secret (Cornerstone 59). Other sources say this occured August 1881

Question 7

1882

Answer 7

The first DU Quarterly is published - then known as the University Review; it is still in publication today (Cornerstone 59)

Question 8

1898

Answer 8

Delta Upsilon became one of the first international fraternities when the McGill Chapter in Montreal, Quebec, Canada was established (Cornerstone 60)

Question 9

December 10, 1909

Answer 9

Delta Upsilon is incorporated on December 10, 1909

Question 10

1921

Answer 10

The permanent trust fund was established, providing the basis of our strong financial organization