Penn State Chapter of Delta Upsilon at Penn State University
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Page 2 A s the academic year ends, our Chapter reflects on another year of remarkable achievements and continued progress in the areas of brotherhood, service, leadership, and involvement. Our Chapter continues to embody the core values of Delta Upsilon, with a strong commitment to making a positive impact on the Penn State community and beyond. Campus Engagement One of the defining moments of our year was our involvement in THON, Penn State's 46-hour dance marathon aimed at raising awareness and funding for the fight against childhood cancer. As always, this was a deeply meaningful event for our Chapter, and we are proud to report that our partnership with Delta Gamma placed us among the top five fundraising organizations. Together, we raised an incredible $388,000, a figure that speaks volumes about the dedication and effort of our brothers and partners. Having increased our fundraising total for the second year in a row, we are optimistic about setting even higher goals for THON 2026. Undergraduate Leadership In addition to philanthropic success, our members continued to shine in leadership roles across campus. Rising senior and former Chapter President Austin Parisi '23 was elected president of the Penn State Interfraternity Council, a significant honor and testament to his commitment to the Greek community. Another brother, Brandon Bayer '26, will lead the PSU Asset Management Group as its newly elected president. I was also recognized for my personal contributions, receiving the Interfraternity Council's "Outstanding New Member" award. Competition and Growth Athletically, our Chapter continued to compete with pride and energy, securing championships in both intramural volleyball and flag football. These victories reflect not just talent, but also the strong camaraderie and teamwork that defines our brotherhood. We also welcomed 29 new members into our Chapter this year. Even in their short time with us, these new brothers have demonstrated a genuine interest in leadership opportunities and have brought fresh ideas and enthusiasm to our Chapter's direction. As we look to the year ahead, we remain committed to growth, excellence, and living out the values that make Delta Upsilon such a strong and united brotherhood. Fraternally, Trevor Katz '27 President Celebrating a Year of Growth, Leadership, and Philanthropy T H E L A T E S T F R O M P E N N S T A T E D U DU partners with Delta Gamma for THON and finishes in the top five fundraising organizations with more than $388,000 raised to help prevent childhood cancer. Brothers attend the Delta Upsilon Regional Leadership Academy in Philadelphia. From left: Trevor Katz '27, Nick Larche '27, Brendan Lynch '27, and Kyle Ridpath '27. Chapter Goals 1 Expand our philanthropic impact through new events. 2 Achieve full compliance with IHQ Men of Merit standards. 3 Increase Chapter-wide service participation. DU brothers celebrate their intramural flag football championship. Chapter President Trevor Katz '27 Vice President Nick Larche '27 VP of Risk Management Kunal Chinai '27 VP of Recruitment Chris Kay '27 christophermkay9@gmail.com (973) 769-1578 VP of Member Education Cole Malatesta '27 VP of Finance Jatin Patel '27 VP of Academic Excellence Luke Denicolo '27 Social Chairman Brian Niemczak '27 VP of Administration/ Recruitment Assistant Brendan Lynch '27 brendanlynch269@gmail.com VP of External Relations Kyle Ridpath '27 Chapter Officers