Theta Chi Fraternity celebrated the long-awaited return of Alpha Upsilon Chapter at the University of Nebraska on Saturday, March 10. Alpha Upsilon had been inactive since 1998.
Forty-nine members, including eight alumni, were initiated into the chapter at the First United Methodist Church in Lincoln, NE. Past National Treasurer Eric Raasch served as installing officer, and was assisted by Past National Marshal Dana Richardson.
Also in attendance were Alpha Upsilon alumni, as well as University representatives and other friends of the chapter. The weekend's festivities concluded with a celebratory banquet at the Nebraska Champions Club, across from Memorial Stadium.
“Theta Chi is very proud to be once again represented at the University of Nebraska,” Executive Director Mike Mayer said. “Our chapter is composed of men who are committed to perpetuating Theta Chi’s traditions and ideals for years to come.”
Special thanks were extended to the members of Gamma Phi Chapter at Nebraska Wesleyan University for sharing their chapter facility with the colony and reserving the initiation site.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is the flagship institution of the University of Nebraska System. Founded in 1869, it is the state’s oldest and largest university with more than 19,000 undergraduate students. The University of Nebraska was one of the first institutions west of the Mississippi River to award doctoral degrees and today is known as one of the nation’s leading teaching institutions. It was named the 47th-best public national university by U.S. News and World Report in 2011 and a top 50 university in 2012.
The University of Nebraska hosts a robust Greek community composed of 26 IFC-affiliated fraternities and 15 PHC-affiliated organizations.
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