The DU Crest Flashcards
Colors
old gold and sapphire blue
Motto
Dikaia Upotheke “Justice Our Foundation
Shield of Arms
represents an organization of men
First 4 stars
Original Chapters that began the Anti-Secret Confederation
- Williams (1834)
- Union (1838)
- Hamilton (1847)
- Amherst (1847)
All 7 stars
Chapters that adopted Articles of Confederation
- Williams (1834)
- Union (1838)
- Hamilton (1847)
- Amherst (1847)
- Wesleyan (1850)
- Western Reserve (1851)
- Vermont (1852)
Scales signify
spirit of Justice at Delta Upsilon
Left Banner
one of two legislative bodies, the Convention (undergraduate members)
five rings signify the first division into 5 provinces (present day: Cornerstone 152) oak tree symbolizes the relation of the chapter to the International fraternity
Right Banner
Other legislative body, the Assembly (Trustees and Directors) 5 gold crowns denote the 5 chief officers of the fraternity (president, chairman of the board, secretary, treasurer and one or more vice presidents) the chevron stands for the property-holding body of DU
Knights badge of honor
badge of Delta Upsilon
Helmet symbolizes
democracy, open to show the fraternity’s commitment to non-secrecy
Badge
adopted in 1958, the delta is always drawn as an isosceles triangle whose altitude is equal to its base. the badge is worn upright over the heart
1834
Founding date of Delta Upsilon
1909
Incorporation date of Delta Upsilon
Copyright
1912