Delta Upsilon Fraternity has four guiding principles: friendship, character, culture, & justice. Apparently members of the University of Iowa chapter misinterpreted their meaning. as a result, the DUs closed the local chapter.
The Daily Iowan reports that "the members of the UI chapter of the Delta Upsilon fraternity received an eviction notice on Jan. 19 along with news from their international headquarters that the chapter is officially closed."
Delta Upsilon International Fraternity closed its Iowa Chapter after an investigation into serious violations of fraternity and university policies. Representatives of the International Headquarters, alumni board and university informed the chapter of the decision on Saturday.
“The actions and decisions of these men are incongruent with the mission and values of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Substance abuse does not have a place in our Fraternity,” Justin Kirk, Fraternity Executive Director said. “Our mission is to build better men through our four founding principles of Friendship, Character, Culture, and Justice. Unfortunately, this was not happening in our Iowa Chapter.”
Delta Upsilon has operated a chapter on the University of Iowa campus for 82 years and more than 1,000 men have joined this chapter. The Fraternity hopes to return to campus at a later date.
“The University of Iowa is a fine academic institution,” said Kirk. “We would welcome a return to campus when we can ensure that our chapter will complement the mission and values of the host institution.”
Delta Upsilon members Arthur Kerwin, 21, and James Goetz, 20, were charged with possession of marijuana, a serious misdemeanor. Fellow-member Joseph Hillegass, 19, was charged with two felonies, a controlled-substance violation and drug tax-stamp violation. Member Stephen Boyler, 22, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, another felony.
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