Delta Upsilon History

In 1955, the Kansas State Chapter of Delta Upsilon was established. The Colony started with 11 men, whom the Kansas State Dean of Students had screened from 231 applicants. The group had its first meeting on Feb. 15, 1955, and was known thereafter as the 1834 Club. The 1834 Club ranked second in scholarship during their first semester and moved into their first house at 1642 Fairchild. During this time, the club earned the Favorite Man on Campus honor and placed second in homecoming decorations. Within one year of being established at K-State, the 1834 Club had made such unprecedented progress that it was installed into the International Fraternity on November 17, 1956. DU doubled in size during its first year on campus and was forced to move into temporary quarters and begin planning the house we live in today. By 1959, construction had begun at 1425 University Drive, the location of the present day DU house. DU received the Most Outstanding Young Chapter award and moved into the new house by December – a truly remarkable achievement. In 1999, the Kansas State Chapter added a 1.7 million-dollar expansion to its chapter, adding a 3rd floor and renovating the dining room. The house now has a capacity of 82 members and is one of the largest chapters on campus. Furthermore, DU underwent a 2.5 million-dollar renovation in 2018, which consisted of a new library, an updated dining room, and expanded both the parking lot and recreational area. DU consistently ranks near the top in academics, athletics, homecoming, reputation, and campus involvement. As a non-secret organization, Delta Upsilon opens all chapter meetings and initiation ceremonies to the public. Annually, Delta Upsilon International awards a single DU chapter with the “Sweepstakes Award,” which is awarded to the best DU chapter each year. In the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 the Kansas State Chapter of Delta Upsilon has been honored to receive  this prestigious award.