The Delta Upsilon International Fraternity, North America's oldest non-secret, non-hazing fraternity, was founded on November 4, 1834 at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Delta Upsilon was originally called "The Social Fraternity." "Social" did not mean entertainment events, but instead meant an interest in life's interactions among people and how society would better itself through group action. Delta Upsilon began as a spirited brotherhood based on merit with the slogan "Justice Our Foundation." The fraternity was founded upon four basic principles: the Promotion of Friendship, the Development of Character, the Diffusion of Liberal Culture, and the Advancement of Justice. The ideals and principles remain unchanged to this day.
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