DU's Men's and Women's Education ProjectE. Bernard Franklin, Kansas State '75
Waking up on the Bright Side
Men's violence is the single most serious health problem for women in the U.S. and around the world. It causes more harm than accidents, muggings and cancer combined. It happens so often we don't even pay attention to it.In December 2011, new members of a University of Vermont fraternity were asked to respond to a 15 question survey. One of the questions: "If you could rape someone, who would it be?" The fraternity was suspended. Continue reading DU's Men's and Women's Education Project...
Leaving a Legacy
2012 Winter Educational Conference
2012 Winter Educational Conference
Chapter presidents have been challenged to better understand what Delta Upsilon means to them and to be deliberate in determining what legacy they will leave behind. Through our 2012 Presidents' Academy the leaders from 63 DU chapters and colonies worked to define these critical components of their fraternity experience. Continue reading Leaving a Legacy...
Delta Upsilon Celebrates 100 Years at Pennsylvania State
In October 2011 more than 250 alumni and guests gathered in State College, Pennsylvania to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Penn State Chapter of Delta Upsilon. The event was planned through a committee led by Col. Vincent J. Tedesco, Jr., Pennsylvania State '64. Continue reading 100 Years at Pennsylvania State...
Waking up on the Bright Side
Craig Sowell, Houston '92
From the moment you enter Wayne Goldberg's office, you feel as if you're being welcomed into the newest hotel; proving that hospitality is at the forefront and clearly evident at even the top level of La Quinta's operation. Goldberg is as confident and relaxed as they come. He invites you in as if you're being welcomed into his own living room. Continue reading Waking up on the Bright Side...
Integrity, Ingenuity and McNuggets
Jean Gileno Lloyd
When his peers might have been joining a fraternity in the 1960s, Rensi took a job earning 85 cents an hour as a McDonald's grill man. He worked 100 hours a week because he needed the money. He eventually became a part- time manager trainee for the fast-growing company, and ended up moving his family 13 times in 12 years as the McDonald's job opportunities expanded. Rensi went on to become president and chief executive officer of McDonald's USA. Continue reading Integrity, Ingenuity and McNuggets...
Saving a life
Christian Montgomery, Michigan '05
Delta Upsilon provides numerous opportunities to make friends, strengthen character, and grow as a man. For me, the Fraternity played a role in my opportunity to help save a life.As I approached a New Jersey diner in June 2010, a petite and bubbly 24-year-old exploded out of the doors and threw her arms around me. "You're here!" It was quite the reception from a woman who was — in her words — so excited to meet "her hero". Continue reading Saving a Life...
