Syracuse Chapter Reinstalled

Jan. 29, 2018 - After more than two decades, Delta Upsilon once again has an active chapter at Syracuse University. A year after its recolonization, the Reinstallation Ceremony was held in the campus' beautiful Hendricks Chapter on Saturday, Jan. 27. 

The Syracuse Chapter became Delta Upsilon's 22nd chapter when it originally installed Nov. 14, 1873. It went inactive in 1971, then reopened in 1976. It would close again in 1996 before expansion efforts would begin again in fall 2016. The Recolonization Ceremony was held just a year prior to the Reinstallation, on Jan. 28, 2017. 

Upon recolonization, the Syracuse Colony quickly began to meet the requirements necessary to recharter. These requirements and expectations are set to help the colony grow into a successful chapter and include benchmarks for recruitment, chapter operations, campus involvement and more. 

Rite I of Initiation was held for 73 men on Friday evening, Jan. 26. Rite II and the Reinstallation Ceremony were held Saturday evening with a reception for the new brothers and guests immediately following. Fraternity Executive Director Justin Kirk, Boise State '00, served as Master; Mike Whalen, Syracuse '85, as Examiner; Kevin Stein, Syracuse '83, as Chief Marshal; and Jacob Ellis, Purdue '16, as Chaplain. Chairman of the International Fraternity Board of Directors Robert Lannin, Nebraska '81, gave the Charge address. 

For a unique experience, click here to watch the chapter's Facebook Live recording of the Reinstallation.

Congratulations to the Syracuse Chapter!