Omega Upsilon Phi
ΩΥΦ
FoundedNovember 15, 1894 (November 15, 1894)
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
TypeProfessional fraternity
AffiliationPIC (former)
EmphasisMedicine
ScopeInternational
 United States
 Canada
Colors  Crimson and   Gold
FlowerRed carnation
PublicationThe Journal of Omega Upsilon Phi, formerly Omega Upsilon Phi Quarterly
Chapters26 installed
Merged intoPhi Beta Pi Medical Fraternity (1934)

Omega Upsilon Phi (ΩΥΦ) was a medical fraternity founded at the University at Buffalo on November 15, 1894. Its Founders were:

  • Amos T. Baker
  • John M. Garratt
  • Frank O. Garrison
  • Lawrence Hendee
  • Elbert W. LaWall
  • George H. Minard
  • George S. Staniland
  • Edward A. Southall
  • Townsend Walker
  • Henry Joslyn
  • Ross G. Loop

The crest was a shield displaying a monogram of the Omega Upsilon Phi letters below an eye.

The colors are crimson and gold and the flower is the red carnation.

Omega Upsilon Phi had four degrees in its ritualistic work, three secret undergraduate degrees and one open honorary degree known as the Hippocratic Degree conferred by Grand Chapter vote.[1]

The fraternity went defunct in 1934 after merging with Phi Beta Pi Medical Fraternity.

Chapters

Omega Upsilon Phi chapters:[1]

ChapterDatesLocationNotesReference
Alpha1894–1934State University of New York School of Medicine & Biological Medical Science, BuffaloBecame ΩΥΦ chapter of Phi Chi Medical Fraternity[2][3]
Beta1896–1899Niagara UniversityMerged into Alpha chapter
Gamma1897Union University (New York), Albany, NY
Delta1898University of Colorado, Denver
Epsilon1899University and Bellevue Hospital Medical College
Zeta1899University of Toronto
Eta1900University of Colorado, Boulder
Beta (2nd)1900University of Cincinnati
Theta1901Cornell University (Weill), NYC
Iota1901Stanford UniversityOriginated as ΠΓΕ (local)
Theta Delta1902–1910Cornell University, IthacaMedical School Closed
Kappa1902–1913Columbia University
Lambda1903–1906Miami (OH) Medical CollegeSchool merged with U of Cincinnati
Mu1904–1912Northwestern University
Nu1905Medical College of Virginia
Xi1905University College of MedicineJoined Nu chapter
Omicron1907–1913University of North Carolina
Pi1908University of PennsylvaniaOriginated as ΚΦ Fraternity
Rho1908–1918Jefferson Medical CollegeJoined Pi chapter, originated as ΚΦ Fraternity
Sigma1908–1912University of MinnesotaOriginated as ΚΔΦ (local) at Hamline University, moved charter
Tau1908NC Medical CollegeJoined Nu chapter, originated as Δ chapter of ΚΦ Fraternity
Upsilon1909Medico-Chirurgical College, Philadelphia
Phi1911Vanderbilt UniversityOriginated as ΔΜ (local)
Chi1912–1919Fordham UniversityMedical School Closed, 1919
Psi1913University of Maryland
Omega1914University of California
19xxTemple University[3]
19xxGeorgetown University[3]
19xxSt. Louis University[3]
19xxOhio State University[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Baird, William, ed. (1915). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (8 ed.). New York: The College Fraternity Publishing Co.
  2. Cannon, Daniel H. (1989). The History of Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Inc. Centennial Edition 1889-1989. Phi Chi Quarterly Office.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VIII-41-42. ISBN 978-0963715906.
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