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| − | '''Psi Upsilon''' is a fraternity, once known as being primarily for engineers and computer science majors | + | '''Psi Upsilon''' is a fraternity, once known as being primarily for engineers and computer science majors. Since [[2004]], the fraternity has been staging a comeback, and its most recent pledge classes have been primarily composed of [[Columbia College|CC]], rather than [[SEAS]], students. One of the most storied fraternities at Columbia, Psi U has produced several distinguished alumni, including several members of the Columbia Board of Trustees. |
Founded on [[June 25]], [[1842]], the Lambda Chapter of Psi Upsilon is the oldest continous fraternity on Columbia's campus. Although [[Alpha Delta Phi]] was founded earlier (in [[1836]]), it has since become more of a literary society. | Founded on [[June 25]], [[1842]], the Lambda Chapter of Psi Upsilon is the oldest continous fraternity on Columbia's campus. Although [[Alpha Delta Phi]] was founded earlier (in [[1836]]), it has since become more of a literary society. | ||
| − | The Lambda house, located at 542 W [[Frat Row|114th Street]], across from Columbia's [[Carman Hall|Carman]] dormitory, has been home to the Fraternity since [[1952]]. Previously, Psi U was housed on 627 W. 115th Street, in the building that [[Zeta Beta Tau]] now calls home today. Psi U is known for its annual 80s Party, an affection for | + | The Lambda house, located at 542 W [[Frat Row|114th Street]], across from Columbia's [[Carman Hall|Carman]] dormitory, has been home to the Fraternity since [[1952]]. Previously, Psi U was housed on 627 W. 115th Street, in the building that [[Zeta Beta Tau]] now calls home today. Psi U is known for its annual 80s Party, an affection for to hookah, excellent bartending skills and the owl which sits above its doorway. |
==Notable members== | ==Notable members== | ||
Revision as of 14:37, 24 August 2008
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Psi Upsilon is a fraternity, once known as being primarily for engineers and computer science majors. Since 2004, the fraternity has been staging a comeback, and its most recent pledge classes have been primarily composed of CC, rather than SEAS, students. One of the most storied fraternities at Columbia, Psi U has produced several distinguished alumni, including several members of the Columbia Board of Trustees.
Founded on June 25, 1842, the Lambda Chapter of Psi Upsilon is the oldest continous fraternity on Columbia's campus. Although Alpha Delta Phi was founded earlier (in 1836), it has since become more of a literary society.
The Lambda house, located at 542 W 114th Street, across from Columbia's Carman dormitory, has been home to the Fraternity since 1952. Previously, Psi U was housed on 627 W. 115th Street, in the building that Zeta Beta Tau now calls home today. Psi U is known for its annual 80s Party, an affection for to hookah, excellent bartending skills and the owl which sits above its doorway.
Notable members
- Nicholas Murray Butler -University President
- Samuel Joseph Higginbottom -Onetime CEO of Rolls Royce and Eastern Air Lines
- Marcellus Hartley Dodge -Member of Columbia Board of Trustees and namesake for Dodge Hall and Dodge Gymnasium
