About Psi Upsilon
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International Office
Purchased in May 1995 and dedicated on July 27, 1996, the International Office is home to both the Fraternity and the Foundation. The building is a neo-colonial In the facility, each of the chapters is represented by its coat-of-arms. Photos of many of our distinguished living alumni can be found in the Hall of Honor and we remember those who came before us by preserving our history in the archives. The building's classroom is the perfect setting for educational The Fraternity gathered again in Indianapolis on August 15, 1998 for the dedication of Heritage Square. Almost 1,000 bricks bearing names and personal messages line the walkways of the south lawn of the International Office. In an impressive tribute, the flags of many colleges and universities where Psi U has chapters are found in Heritage Square. Library and ArchivesWe in Psi Upsilon are heirs to a rich heritage. In the Fraternity's library and archives are countless documents, journals, photographs, and other resources important to the history of the Fraternity, the Greek community, and the colleges and universities where we have chapters. Among the collection are these items of particular interest:
The Constitution: There are two original constitutions on display in the office. The first copy, lost for many years, was recovered from a rare manuscript dealer in the 1930s. The second copy, also dating from 1834, is inscribed into the original book of minutes of the Theta chapter.
The Psi Upsilon Flag: The original flag of the Fraternity hangs proudly in the office. It was the same flag which flew aboard Admiral Peary's ship, The Falcon, as it crossed the arctic circle in 1894. Also on display is the Psi U flag which Brother James Morrissey, Pi '58 (Syracuse University), carried on his trek up the face of Mt. Everest in 1983. Founder's Correspondence and Badges: In the archives is a large collection of correspondence written by founders of Psi Upsilon, particularly Samuel Goodale, Sterling Hadley and Edward Martindale. In addition we have the badges of Samuel Goodale and Robert Barnard, as well as that of L.J. Goodale, blood brother of Samuel. Psi Upsilon Jewelry: In addition to the Founders' badges, we have a display of Psi Upsilon badges, pledge pins and sweetheart pins to show the lineage and evolution of Psi Upsilon jewelry through the years.
President Chester A. Arthur, Theta 1848 Distinguished alumni: On display are numerous pictures of prominent alumni with correspondence from them. Included in this list of brothers are Presidents Arthur and Taft, and Vice President Rockefeller. The Annals of Psi Upsilon: The massive collection of materials accumulated for composition of The Annals is available for research or browsing. Executive Council minutes: Minutes of the Executive Council are bound and available in the archives dating from its first meeting. Membership reports: Every membership report ever submitted to the Executive Council is on file. Publications: Back issues of The DIAMOND of Psi Upsilon, The Psi U Review, The College Tablet, songbooks and membership directories are available. Chapter collections: Every chapter has materials preserved in the archives. Minutes of chapter meetings dating back to their founding are stored, as well as chapter newsletters. Newspaper articles have been clipped and stored, and programs from chapter events are preserved for posterity. Of particular interest are the predecessors to The DIAMOND, and letters exchanged between chapters to keep each other informed of their activities. Mark A. Williams, Phi '76 CAE (University of Michigan) Mark is the chief administrative officer of Psi Upsilon Fraternity and the Psi Upsilon Foundation. He is responsible for implementing annual budgets, hiring the staff, supervising educational programs, editing The Diamond of Psi Upsilon and other publications, fostering alumni relations, directing fund raising campaigns, organizing the Convention, and administering the risk management and insurance programs. Mariann coordinates the Foundation's Annual Fund and other special fund raising projects. A member of Psi Upsilon's staff since 1990, Mariann assists chapters and alumni corporations with newsletters and alumni events. She is responsible for development of the Psi Upsilon Membership Database and alumni requests for information. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Mariann earned a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene and practiced for 15 years in Ann Arbor, MI, Scottsdale and Tempe, AZ. Mariann has done graduate work in business administration and has earned a certificate in fund raising management from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. A member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, she advises Alpha Delta Pi's chapter at Indiana University. Mariann and Mark have been married since 1984 and have two sons, Evan and Alec. Thomas J. Fox, Omicron '00 (University of Illinois) As Psi Upsilon's Director of Chapter Services, Tom manages the services provided to Psi Upsilon's undergraduate chaptersand expansion groups. He assists in planning, Getting to the International Office From I-465 go north on Keystone Avenue (toward Carmel) approximately 1/2 mile. The first stop light is 96th Street where you will turn left. The International Office is on the south (left) side of 96th Street, about 1/10th mile from Keystone Avenue. ![]() |
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