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The UBC chapter of Psi Upsilon began in 1928 as a local fraternity called the Alpha Kappa Alpha Society. Its aims were the development of leadership, academic and athletic abilities. In the 30’s it was decided that affiliation with an international fraternity was to be the next step in AKA’s development. Psi U was chosen because of its similar ideals and outstanding reputation among North American fraternities. In 1935, after 4 years of petitioning, AKA was accepted and given a charter. It was installed on October 19th of that year at the Hotel Vancouver, and named as the Zeta Zeta chapter of Psi Upsilon. Since that date, Zeta Zeta has maintained proud standing within UBC’s greek community. Some of the most prominent men in Vancouver were undergraduate members of Psi U here at UBC.