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Gamma Upsilon Chapter (Founded 24 February 1998) is located at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. The Chapter was founded by Chapter alumnus Name and is a member of the Mid South Region.

Gamma Upsilon Chapter

Chapter History

Founding

Gamma Upsilon was founded on February 24, 1998.

Early Years

The Active Chapter

There are currently 13 Active Gamma Upsilon Brothers and 1 Inactive Gamma Upsilon Brothers.

Past Chapter Presidents

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Gamma Upsilon Chapter Initiate Classes

Current Officers

Current Committee Chairs

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Gamma Upsilon celebrates the Chapter's founding on the third weekend in February. The official date is February 24, 1998.

Gamma Up Giddy-Up

Gamma Up Giddy-Up is the annual event hosted by Gamma Upsilon. Recently moved to the fall, this event showcases what all the "Horse Capital of the World" has to offer. Tailgating and watching the races at Keeneland, bourbon distillery tours, and the annual Ted Daniels Poker Tournament are just a few of the things going on during Giddy Up. Not to mention it's a great time for brothers from all chapters to come together and have a good time.

Mascot

Gamma Upsilon's mascot is the platypus.

Notable Alumni

Originally of Alpha Rho Chapter, Ted moved to Lexington, Ky and was made an honorary alum of Gamma Upsilon. He wrote "Brother," one of the two official songs of Phi Sigma Pi.
Aaron graduated in Spring 2007 with a degree in Design. He is now a published artist and has a book called Jimmy Platypus and the Good Farmer.

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

  • 2001 High Overall Grade Point Average
  • 2001 Brother David Newton received Richard Cecil Todd & Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship

University Awards

  • 2001 University of Kentucky Partners for Excellence Award, Non-Social Fraternity.

Other Awards

  • 2009 Facebook Gold Star Award from Jonah Goodman for adding to the Wiki.

Further Resources