Matthew, 

 
The  Chicago  Chapter  of  Delta  Upsilon  is  deeply  saddened  to  respond  to  the  incident  that  occurred  at  the 
chapter  house  over  the weekend. As a signatory and strong supporter of the Fraternities Committed to Safety 
policies (FCS), the chapter’s primary priority is the safety of its members and guests. 
 
On Nov. 2, the Chicago Chapter held a closed social event, running approximately from 10:00 pm until 1:30 
am, that followed both FCS and Fraternity policies governing social events, as outlined by our Code of 
Conduct. As a part of our standard risk management policies, the chapter had signs prominently displayed 
throughout the fraternity house with sober monitors’ contact information, phone numbers for UCPD and the 
Sexual Assault Dean on Call, and a link (as well as a QR code) to the FCS website.  
 
Immediately upon learning of the incident, chapter officers directed the survivor to the Sexual Assault Dean 
on Call, UCPD, CPD, and the Emergency Room, to ensure they were aware of the resources available to 
them. The party was then immediately shut down and its attendees dispersed, in accordance with FCS 
guidelines. The chapter and its officers acted quickly to assist the survivor and ensure the appropriate 
authorities were notified of the incident. 
 
Please note that while the email sent out by the school reports this incident as having occurred at 10:30 pm, 
we do not believe this to be an accurate description, and now understand the incident to have happened 
approximately 15 minutes before the event’s shutdown. 
 
Having sent a digital copy of our latest composite to the survivor for purposes of identification, and through 
subsequent dialogue with them, we now understand that no Delta Upsilon brother is suspected of 
misconduct. That being said, we are in contact with the survivor and have been working to support them to 
the best of our abilities. 
 
The chapter is cooperating fully with the International Fraternity and will continue to cooperate with any local 
police or University investigation.  
 
Out  of  respect  for  the  survivor  and  possible  investigations,  it would be inappropriate for us to comment any 
further on the matter at this time.  
 
Kind regards,  
 
Executive Committee of the Chicago Chapter of Delta Upsilon