Recruitment
Delta Upsilon is an international men's fraternity, founded in 1834, that is committed to Building Better Men through its four founding principles: the promotion of friendship, development of character, diffusion of liberal culture, and advancement of justice. These principles challenge our brothers to expect nothing less than excellence from themselves and others. However, the uniqueness of DU shines in several other areas:
There are no secrets with Delta Upsilon. No secret rituals. No secret oaths. No hazing.
Founded in 1957, the Georgia Tech Chapter of Delta Upsilon is the only Greek organization at Georgia Tech based on the principles of non secrecy and non hazing. Unlike most fraternities, we believe we don’t have to hide behind secret meetings and rituals; all of our meetings and rituals are open for anyone to come and observe.
Many men who are hazed in fraternities find themselves reconciling the experience with a belief that it was necessary to really become close with the brothers, or that it was worth it to gain the benefits the fraternity offers. Our brothers believe that, rather than fostering brotherhood, hazing divides a fraternity. We also know from experience that all of the benefits are available without hazing its members; therefore, we are committed to building our bond based on common values and ideals.
We also pride ourselves on being a diverse fraternity open to men of all backgrounds and walks of life, and we refuse to look for people to fit some generic mold. We instead strive to improve ourselves through service, learning and brotherhood. One look at our fraternity will show its diversity, but a conversation with any brother will reveal our common bond.
This diversity translates to a wide range of activities. Our brothers enjoy hanging out with one another, whether it is a formal on a riverboat in Nashville, Tennessee, a ski trip in Snowshoe, West Virginia, or just simply watching a movie at the house. We have several large parties throughout the year that all brothers work hard to make successful, and we are always looking for new cultural experiences in and around Atlanta to broaden our perspectives. Our brothers enjoy the benefits of a massive network of opportunities and experiences, and are involved in numerous on-campus organizations and initiatives.
If any of this sounds like something you would want to know more about, don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or drop by the house and see what Delta Upsilon has to offer!
UPDATES IN RECRUITMENT
Spring 2009
The Georgia Tech Chapter of Delta Upsilon is proud to have initiated six new members during the Spring semester of 2009. All six of these members are welcome additions to the fraternity, adding unique character to our diverse brotherhood. If you are an alumnus and have not had a chance to meet these brothers, make sure to stop by our upcoming functions and get to know the future of the fraternity! To the following new members, congratulations on a successful initiation!
Joey Weaver
Astor Castelo
Mark DeGaetano
Taylor Block
Jay Moon
Tanveer Chandok
Fall 2010
We’re gearing up for an exciting and effective recruitment program this Fall. Our sights are currently set on meeting as many new members as possible and continuing to strengthen our year round recruitment program. We do not look for any stereotype, but we insist on men of good character who share our principles. Through diligence on our part and an open invitation to potential members, we strive to find the best men to carry Delta Upsilon forward at Georgia Tech.
If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about our organization, don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment officers below. The Facebook group for DU is a valuable resource for knowing when events are going on, and also for meeting brothers and hearing what we’re all about. The resources provided on this page are all designed to help potential members get to know DU better, so be sure and check them out!
Contact Info
VP Recruitment – Tom Pethtel
Tom is a second year Mechanical Engineering student and has been a DU since fall of 2008.
Email: tpethtel[at]gtdu[dot]org
Rush Chair – Parker Ellingson
Tom is a second year Mechanical Engineering student and has been a DU since fall of 2008.
Email: pellingson[at]gtdu[dot]org
We are committed to answering any and all questions you might have related to rush, recruitment, and Delta Upsilon in general. Shoot us an email and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.