Omega Upsilon Phi
Omega Upsilon Phi (ΩΥΦ) was a professional medical fraternity founded at the University at Buffalo in 1894. It merged with Phi Beta Pi in 1934.
| Omega Upsilon Phi | |
|---|---|
| ΩΥΦ | |
| Founded | November 15, 1894 University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York |
| Type | Professional fraternity |
| Affiliation | PIC (former) |
| Status | Merged |
| Emphasis | Medicine |
| Scope | International United States Canada |
| Colors | Crimson and Gold |
| Flower | Red carnation |
| Publication | Omega Upsilon Phi Quarterly |
| Chapters | 26 |
| Merged | Phi Beta Pi (1934) |
History
Omega Upsilon Phi was founded at the University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York on November 15, 1894 as a professional fraternity for medical students.[1] Its founders were:[1]
- Amos T. Baker
- John M. Garratt
- Frank O. Garrison
- Lawrence Hendee
- Henry Joslyn
- Elbert W. LaWall
- Ross G. Loop
- George H. Minard
- George S. Staniland
- Edward A. Southall
- Townsend Walker
Its publication was Omega Upsilon Phi Quarterly; it was first published in 1901.[1] The fraternity was a member of the Professional Fraternity Association.
Omega Upsilon Phi went defunct in 1934 after merging with Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity.
Symbols
Omega Upsilon Phi's badge was a shield with a monogram of the Greek letters ΩΥΦ below an eye.[1] Its colors were crimson and gold.[1] The fraternity's flower was the red carnation.[1]
Membership
Omega Upsilon Phi had four degrees in its ritualistic work; three secret undergraduate degrees and one open honorary degree known as the Hippocratic Degree.[2] The latter was conferred by the grand chapter.[2]
Governance
Omega Upsilon Phi was governed through an annual conference called the Grand Chapter.[1] The grand chapter consisted of three representatives from each chapter and the officers and past officers of the grand chapter.[1]
Chapters
The fraternity chartered 26 chapters. Following is a list of the Omega Upsilon Phi chapters.[2][1] Inactive chapters and institutions are indicated in italics.
Notes
- Became Omega Upsilon Phi chapter of Phi Chi rather than joining Phi Beta Pi as part of the national merger of the two fraternities.
- Merged into Alpha chapter when the medical department of Niagara University was absorbed by the University of Buffalo.
- Chapter formed from Theta Nu Epsilon, a local fraternity.
- Chapter formed from Phi Gamm Epsilon, a local fraternity.
- Chapter went inactive when the Cornell Medical School closed.
- Chapter closed when its school merged with the University of Cincinnati.
- Merged with the Psi chapter of Phi Beta Pi with the national merger of the two fraternities.
- Consolidated with the Nu chapter.
- Chapter formed from Kappa Phi fraternity.
- Merged with the 'Alpha Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Pi with the national merger of the two fraternities.
- Chapter consolidated with the Pi chapter.
- Chapter formed from Kappa Delta Phi, a local fraternity at Hamline University when that institution merged with the medical school at the University of Minnesota.
- Chapter consolidated with the Nu chapter.
- Merged with Pi chapter when it school merged with the University of Pennsylvania.
- Chapter formed form Delta Mu, a local fraternity.
- Chapter went defunct when the Medical School Closed.
- Merged with the Alpha Tau chapter of Phi Beta Pi with the national merger of the two fraternities.
- Became the Beta Eta chapter of Phi Beta Pi with the national merger of the two fraternities.
- Merged with the Chi chapter of Phi Beta Pi with the national merger of the two fraternities.
- Merged with the Lambda chapter of Phi Beta Pi with the national merger of the two fraternities.
References
- Baird, Wm. Raimond; Brown, James T., eds. (1923). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (10th ed.). New York: James T. Brown – via Hathi Trust.
- Baird, William, ed. (1915). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (8 ed.). New York: The College Fraternity Publishing Co.
- Cannon, Daniel H. (1989). The History of Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Inc. Centennial Edition 1889-1989. Phi Chi Quarterly Office.
- 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.