Chi Upsilon Sigma
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Chi Upsilon Sigma (Script error: No such module "Lang".) ("Women of Wisdom")—official name is Corazones Unidos Siempre Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. (Hearts United Always)—is a Latin-based Greek letter intercollegiate sorority. Chi Upsilon Sigma was founded in 1980 at the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.[1]
The sorority is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).[2]
History
Chi Upsilon Sigma was founded on Template:Dts by seven Latinas at the Rutgers University–New Brunswick. The seven founding mothers are Evelyn Burgos, Nancy Collazo, Mariela Freay, Catherine Miranda, Maricel Rivera, Sonia Rosa, and Maria E. Tejera.
Due to shifts in the cultural and political arenas, the late 1970s and early 1980s were a thriving time for the Latino community in the Northeastern United States. Activism on college campuses was common ground. Corazones Unidos Siempre/Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc. was formed to challenge inequality, poor funding, and inferior quality of life for Latino students. Corazones Unidos Siempre was formed with three goals: to provide service, encourage communication, and develop community awareness.[3]
The sorority joined the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) on October 14, 2000.[2]
Symbols
The sorority's colors are red, black, and beige.[3] Its symbol is the Almighty Owl and its flower is the hibiscus.[3] Its jewel is the emerald.[3] Its motto is "Wisdom Through Education".
Philanthropy
Chi Upsilon Sigma's national philanthropy is the I Have A Dream Foundation.[3]
Chapters
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See also
References
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