Summary
Chi Upsilon Sigma (ΧΥΣ) ("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]
| Chi Upsilon Sigma | |
|---|---|
| ΧΥΣ | |
 | |
| Founded | April 29, 1980 Rutgers University |
| Type | Cultural interest |
| Affiliation | NALFO |
| Emphasis | Latina |
| Scope | National United States |
| Motto | Wisdom Through Education |
| Colors | Red, Black, and Beige |
| Symbol | Almighty Owl |
| Flower | Hibiscus |
| Jewel | Emerald |
| Philanthropy | I Have A Dream Foundation |
| Chapters | undergraduate 76, graduate 13 |
| Nickname | Women of Wisdom, Cussies, CUS |
| Headquarters | 280 Madison Ave. Ste. 912-255 New York, NY 10016 United States |
| Website | Official website |
The sorority is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).[2]
History edit
Chi Upsilon Sigma was founded on April 29, 1980 by seven Latinas at the Rutgers University–New Brunswick. The seven founding mothers are:
- Maricel Rivera
- Sonia Rosa
- Catherine Miranda
- Mariela Freay
- Nancy Collazo
- Maria E. Tejera
- Evelyn Burgos
Due to the shifts in the cultural and political arenas, the late 1970s and early 1980s was 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, to encourage communication, and develop awareness amongst the community.[3]
The sorority joined the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) on October 14, 2000.[2]
Symbols edit
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]
Philanthropy edit
Chi Upsilon Sigma's national philanthropy is the I Have A Dream Foundation.[3]
Chapters edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (April 9, 2023) "Chi Upsilon Sigma". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed June 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "NALFO". Chi Upsilon Sigma®. 2015-12-31. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- ^ a b c d e "About Us". Chi Upsilon Sigma®. 2015-12-31. Retrieved 2023-06-05.