Delta Upsilon - University of Missouri

RAISING THE BAR University Recognizes DU as Top 5 Chapter The A Publication of Delta Upsilon at the University of Missouri • Spring 2025 Duck call INSIDE: PAGE 2 A Lifelong Brotherhood Greek Week PAGE 3 Welcome, New Members Chapter Officers PAGE 4 Running for a Reason WELCOMING OUR NEWEST BROTHERS Building on a strong fall recruitment class, we proudly initiated 54 brothers into our membership. The ceremony took place on October 31 at Memorial Union, where Jens Christianson '26 delivered an inspiring charge. This spring, we also welcomed nine new associate members into the fraternity. Our official pinning ceremony took place on February 2, marking the beginning of their journey as DU brothers. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS We wrapped up the fall semester with an impressive overall GPA of 3.2, surpassing the all-male average. Additionally, 60 of our members earned a spot on various dean's lists, ranking us sixth among fraternities. For nearly two decades, the Randal J. Farmer Award has recognized freshmen with the highest first-semester GPA. Thanks to a dedicated effort from brothers close to Randal J. Farmer '79, a $10,000 endowment was established to fund annual scholarships for winners. This year, Rhett Pierce '28 and Alex Bender '28 both achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA. Chapter Advisor Chuck Hatley '80 honored them with a recognition plaque and a $500 scholarship check each. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Following our officer elections in late November, Advisory Board Chairman Jeff Kreutz '99 organized a new officer retreat in January to prepare for the upcoming semester. As chapter president, I had the privilege of attending the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity President's Academy in Indianapolis, where I engaged with fellow DU chapter presidents from across the country. The experience provided invaluable leadership training and networking opportunities, reinforcing our mission to build a stronger fraternity community at Mizzou. In February, 14 members, including our executive board, attended DUIF's Regional Leadership Academy in Kansas City, a program designed to equip new officers with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles. Our second annual Building Better Men's Weekend, held at the Mizzou Recreation Center on Saturday, March 8, was facilitated by Kody Rather, North Dakota '09, of DUIF's leadership staff. This event, made possible by a generous endowment from Bob Doyle '71, fosters personal growth and leadership skills among our members. On March 9, our executive board held individual meetings with Kody to evaluate the retreat and refine our chapter's goals. DOMINATING GREEK WEEK This year, we were paired with Pi Beta Phi for Greek Week, and our competitive spirit shone through! Our team clinched first place in volleyball and soccer and secured third place in basketball. Beyond athletics, we made a meaningful impact in the community by donating over 1,200 cans to the Food Bank of Central Missouri and surpassing $1,000 in contributions. More than 300 members from our pairing participated in the blood drive. To top it off, we delivered an unforgettable Skit and Dance performance in front of thousands at Jesse Hall. Our fall 2024 new member class takes the oath of initiation on October 31 at Memorial Union. Continued on page 3

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