Theta Chi Fraternity

Theta Chi, Zeta Upsilon chapter was preceded by its colony, Beta Sigma Gamma, getting its colony status at the University of Hartford in 1967.

On May 1969, Zeta Upsilon's first chapter charter was instated by Theta Chi, and it began its recruitment process. In March, 1972 this first charter, along with others at the University, became inactive due to the conflict in Vietnam.

-1983-

In January, 1983, Joeseph Marinello, Ken Borruso, and Tony DAdamo, began to start interest around the University to restart Theta Chi, and Greek Life at UHA. In February, 200 signatures of interested men were gathered, and presented to the university director of student housing. The Movie "Why Theta Chi" was shown on campus on March 20th, preceding the eventual re-chartering of Zeta Upsilon on March 23rd 1983.

Theta Chi became the first fraternity on campus, after winning by vote over Tau Kappa Epsilon, thus beginning its brotherhood. On April 13th the first elections were held, followed by the pinning of 12 men on May 1st.