Delta Psi Fraternity St. Anthony Hall is a literary society, and was founded at Columbia University in 1847. The Epsilon Chapter was founded at Trinity October 17, 1850, making it the oldest of the resident fraternities. Completed in 1878, The Hall was constructed on the highest point in Hartford , and is a registered Historic Landmark. The 1988-89 academic year was a very productive year at the Hall. In addition to holding successful Winter and Spring Formals, the Hall participated in community service projects including: supporting the LifeStar Helicpoter rescue program, the Hartford Hunger Cleanup, and the Hartford Healthfair. Reknown
architect Cesar Pelli was the guest lecturer for the Hall-sponsered 1989 Martin W. Clement lecture. The Hall also sponsered Chinese journalist Liu Binyan, who spoke this past spring. Finally, the Hall is proud to have two President's Fellows, and two Phi beta Kappa scholars in its membership. Since its inception, the character of the Hall has changed little. However, in 1984 the Hall began rushing women, and today St. Anthony Hall remains committed to the ideal of a co-educational institution . The brotherhood remains dedicated to the Hall as a literary society and a place for social interaction.
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