Lambda Sigma Upsilon
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Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity (ΛΣΥ) is a Latino oriented Greek letter intercollegiate fraternity founded on April 5, 1979 at Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ.
The 20 founders of LSU were men who believed that the minority population at colleges and universities were not getting the attention they so desperately needed to advance their academic successes. With this notion, they created Lambda Sigma Upsilon to act as a support group for minorities, as well as to provide a family away from home. As proof to this, these founders developed 4 Goals that would embody the purpose of Lambda Sigma Upsilon. These Goals are:
1. Academic excellence - Ensuring that members (brothers) earn their degree is a main focus within Lambda Sigma Upsilon. It is believed and taught within LSU that brothers will go beyond the extra mile to ensure that all academic goals are achieved.
2. Cultural awareness and diversity - Lambda Sigma Upsilon maintains a strong emphasis on cultural awareness. Lambda Sigma Upsilon does not go by a typical "Greek" system (Alpha, Beta, etc.); rather we let each new chapter create its own identity, ensuring that their legacy is passed down. The diversity of the fraternity is very evident amongst brothers within the organization. Over 50 countries are represented in Lambda Sigma Upsilon, thus making LSU one of the most diverse fraternal organizations in the country.
3. Brotherhood - LSU prides itself on its unique and diverse brotherhood. Brotherhood provides not only a group of individuals a sense of family away from home; it helps individuals gain a new perspective on college life, and ultimately, a refined vision of humane understanding. Brotherhood also provides various networking opportunities with individuals who share common interests.
4. Being role models to the community - Lambda Sigma Upsilon is well known for its service to the campus community and the community-at-large.
In addition, the shaping of revolutionary culture by groups such as the Black Panther Party and the Young Lords Party have also influenced Lambda Sigma Upsilon and its approach to community involvement and brotherhood.
The fraternity is a member of the North American Interfraterernity Conference (NIC)and a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).
NATIONAL CHAPTERS
Taino ChapterRutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ (Est. April 5, 1979)
Azteca Chapter
William Paterson University - Wayne, NJ (Est. April 3, 1982)
Zulu Chapter
Stockton State College - Pamona, NJ (Est. May 6, 1983)
Monarca Chapter
Montclair State University - Upper Montlclair, NJ (Est. April 4, 1984)
Pioneros Chapter
NJIT / Rutgers Newark - Newark, NJ (Est. December, 13 1986)
Emperadores Chapter
Kean University - Union, NJ (Est. December 15, 1990)
Resistentes Chapter
Ramapo College - Mahwah, NJ (Est. April 18, 1991)
Almirantes Chapter
Seton Hall University - South Orange, NJ (Est. April 18, 1991)
Areyto Chapter
New Jersey City University - Jersey City, NJ (Est. November 28, 1993)
Tikal Chapter
Bloomsburg University - Bloomsburg, PA (Est. April 2, 1995)
Intocables Chapter
Bloomfield College - Bloomfield, NJ (Est. April 14, 1995)
Diamante Chapter
The College of New Jersey - Ewing, NJ (Est. December 11, 1997)
Mexica Chapter
Princeton University - Princeton, NJ (Est. May 19, 1999)
Ciguayo Chapter
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Teaneck, NJ (Est. April 1, 2000)
Andes Chapter
St. Peter's College - Jersey City, NJ (Est. July 21, 2000)
Xaragua Chapter
Rowan University - Glassboro, NJ (Est. November 14, 2000)
Kogi Chapter
University of Miami - Coral Gables, FL (Est. December 2, 2000)
Aphrike Chapter
Monmouth University - West Long Branch, NJ (Est. February 22, 2001)
Cayuga Chapter
LeMoyne College - Syracuse, NY (Est. March 4, 2001)
Czar Chapter
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL (Est. March 4, 2001)
Jaguar Chapter
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania - City, PA (Est. March 16th, 2002)
Biaraku Chapter
Long Island University C. W. Post - Long Island, NY (Est. March 24h, 2002)
Seneca Chapter
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Blacksburg, VA (Est. April 6th, 2002)
Mohegan Chapter
Fairfield, CT (Est. April 25th, 2002)
Tekesta Chapter
Florida Memorial College - Miami, FL (Est. October 26th, 2002)
Kyodrowe Chapter
SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY (Est. November 9th, 2002)
Guarionex Chapter
SUNY New Paltz - New Paltz, NY (Est. March 28, 2003)
Cemi Chapter
University of Missouri - Columbia, MO (Est. April 4th, 2003)
Terra Chapter
Johnson & Whales University - Miami, FL (Est. April 7th, 2003)
Coba Chapter
Kutztown University - Kutztown, PA (Est. October 31st, 2003)
Abakua Chapter
University of Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT (Est. November 20th, 2003)
Archias Chapter
Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY (Est. April 18th, 2004)
Trovadores Chapter
SUNY at Old Westbury - Old Westbury, NY (Est. April 18th, 2004)
Aztlan Chapter
Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches, TX (Est. March 26th, 2005)
Dakhil Chapter
SUNY @ Binghamton - Binghamton, NY (Est. April 15th, 2005)
Qasid Chapter
University of Georgia - Athens, GA (Est. April 1st, 2006)
Niantic Chapter
Rhode Island University - Kingston, RI (Est. April 8th, 2006)
Orinoco Chapter
Rider University - Lawrenceville, NJ (Est. April 8th, 2006)
Zawadi Chapter
University of Delaware - Newark, DE (Est. April 8th, 2006)
Kahnianke Chapter
SUNY College @ Oneonta - Oneonta, NY (Est. April 15th, 2006)
Coaybay Chapter
Reserved for Deceased Brothers
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