We all consider Psi Upsilon a distinguished fraternity.

In January, chapter leaders discussed what distinguishes Psi U from other fraternities on their campuses.

The video will give you a look at how Psi U continues to promote the highest moral, intellectual and social excellence across Norht America today.

Watch for more videos at the Psi U YouTube channel.

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The 168th Convention delegates approved a resolution naming The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation the official philanthropy of Psi Upsilon Fraternity.

Sam Schmidt, Lambda Sigma '86 was the founding president of Lambda Omega Sigma Fraternity at Pepperdine University in the 1980s. The group became the Lambda Sigma chapter of Psi Upsilon in 1998.

After graduation, Sam drove in the IndyCar series until 2000 when he crashed in practice sustaining a C-3/4/5 spinal cord injury.

The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation will look to Psi Upsilon to assist in a number of events including Day at the Races, where race fans with disabilities are treated to VIP status at Indy Lights or IndyCar events. In addition, Sam's Foundation sponsors Run,Walk, Wheelathons in several locations in North America.

Eric Garrard, Tau '91 (Penn) organized a memorable Tau reunion at the Castle during Penn's reunion weekend. Alumni from the late 80s/early 90s as well as undergraduates, wives and girlfriends gathered to meet, have a good time, see the current state of the chapter and its newest brothers.

The 150 attendees who came from overseas and across the country, appreciated the hospitality shown by the current undergraduates and local alumni.

The University of Chicago has a long standing tradition of an interfraternity song contest each June. Known as IF Sing, the Omega chapter of Psi Upsilon at UC waved the flag and sang one of the fastest versions of "Welcome Brothers" ever recorded.

Watch the video.

The TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Alley audience choice winner is Happy Toy Machine, where you can design and create plush toys online.

Founded by Scott Schube, Chi Delta '93 (Duke), the site allows adults and children to customize their plush toys by colors, size, body parts, shape, type, build and more. When you are satisfied with your design, you can have your creation built and sent you.

Price ranges from $30 to $50, which is comparable to Build-A-Bear’s prices. Watch a video of Scott discussing his startup.

In the future, the company plans to partner with video games and other entertainment properties to leverage Happy Toy Machine’s platform.

Brothers from the Epsilon Chapter (Berkeley) classes of 1954-55 gathered this summer in Paso Robles, CA to renew the bonds of friendship. This impressive group included surgeons, professors and an NFL coach.

Alex Senchak, Eta '06 (Lehigh) was elected to a two-year term as Director of The Psi Upsilon Foundation. Currently living in Boston, Alex works as a non-profit development consultant and is a past archon at the Eta.

Did you know there is a Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee?

Did you know the Fraternity and Sorority PAC is one of the largest political action committees in America today?

Candidates who support Greek issues (affordable student housing and fire safety, for example) may benefit from the PAC.

Learn more about the work of the PAC.

The Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act will allow tax deductible contributions to fraternity and sorority foundations to be used to improve student housing.

Many fraternity and sorority leaders, including Psi U staff and volunteers have worked hard to get this legislation passed.

Here's the latest update on the status of the bill.

Here are brief videos highlighting the 168th Psi Upsilon Convention held in June:

Leadership Institute
Potomac Cruise
Committee meetings
Final Banquet

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We know you're always looking for a great way to show your pride in Psi Upsilon.

Thanks to the help of Greg Bell, Epsilon Nu '82 (Michigan State), we located a vendor to produce Psi U blazer emblems for the first time in more than thirty years.

These hand stitched and high quality emblems can be sewn on a blazer pocket

Available for $50 exclusively on the Psi U website.

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A mini-magazine rather than a chapter newsletter might better describe the Omicron Arrow. For the last 7 years, editor Dave Komie, Omicron '92 (Illinois) has put together an outstanding publication and this issue continues in the same tradition.

Jeb Becker's, Psi '62 annual appeal to the Psi brothers at Hamilton is a well written case for support for any Psi U chapter.

The Chi Diamond newsletter includes an update on challenges faced at Cornell.

Check out the new website and news from the Zeta Zeta chapter at the University of British Columbia.

If your chapter's news isn't included here, send your news now.

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Have you made your gift to Psi U's Annual Fund in 2011?

Here's a list of donors to date. If you're not on the list make your gift today - support from every brother is vital so that Psi U will continue to provide services that keep its chapters strong.

Special thanks to David A. B. Brown, Epsilon Phi '66 (McGill) whose matching gift challenge inspired more than $15,000 in gifts this summer.

You can give online via credit card or snail mail a check to:

Psi Upsilon Foundation
3003 East 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240-1357

Contact Mariann Williams if you would like to donate appreciated stock or include Psi U in your will.

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With sore and stricken hearts, we mourn...

We recently updated the Psi U database with death information from Social Security and the National Change of Address services. You will notice that the list of deceased brothers includes more than usual.

We are especially saddened to report the death of Forrest G. Weeks, IV, Tau '52/Epsilon Iota (Penn/RPI) on August 10, 2011. Forrie served Psi U in many capacities including Executive Council member and president of The Psi Upsilon Foundation. Forrie was instrumental in guiding the Epsilon Iota chapter at RPI as well.

To make a gift in memory of Forrie or any other deceased brother, go to www.psiu.org/give.

To report the passing of a brother, please send the date of death and a copy of the obituary to intl_ofc@psiu.org or snail mail it to:

Psi Upsilon Fraternity
3003 East 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN  46240

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