Psi Upsilon
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Psi Upsilon is a fraternity, once known as being primarily for engineers and computer science majors. In past years, Psi U has been regarded as a somewhat dorky frat; parties featured students walking in to get beer and walking out to leave soon afterwards. 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/addiction to hookah, 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
