Lambda Alpha Upsilon
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| Motto | ¡Venceremos porque Nacimos para Triunfar!
– We will Overcome because we were Born to Triumph! |
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| Colors | Red, Yellow, White and Black |
| Founded | December 10, 1985 at State University of New York at Buffalo |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | National |
| Headquarters | 79 Pine Street. PMB 181 New York, New York, USA |
| Chapters | 12 |
| Fraternal Guardian | Andean Condor |
| Homepage | LAMBDAS.COM |
Latino America Unida, Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. (ΛΑΥ) is a Latino oriented Greek letter intercollegiate fraternity founded on December 10, 1985 at the University of Buffalo when sixteen men formed a support group to provide a social and cultural outlet for students of Latin American descent. The university's Greek system lacked an organization dedicated to the needs of the Latino community. To meet those needs, the group chose to pursue recognition as the first Latino-oriented Greek-letter organization on campus. The founding fathers represented various ethnic backgrounds, demonstrating the diversity of the Latin American community. The unity realized by these men became the foundation upon which the fraternity was established.
The interest group searched for a reputable organization with which to affiliate, however, did not find one to suit its needs. They then decided to create a unique fraternity, with its own principles and philosophies. The founding fathers knew that strength of character, and a common purpose are the foundation of successful institutions. This lead them to create a fraternity based upon the principles of brotherhood, scholarship and service to the community.
The founding fathers developed a set of goals, known as the Metas, based upon said principles. The Metas were meant to be guidelines to direct how the fraternity serves its community, and how Hermanos are to conduct themselves. The Rituals were designed to instill upon candidates the values, principles, and purpose of the brotherhood. Symbols were chosen to represent the strength and character of the fraternity. Moreover, the founding fathers were laying the foundation for the future of the fraternity, as it expanded to other Colleges and Universities.
As Lambda Alpha Upsilon continues to develop, it has maintained its principles and purpose, for these are what distinguish the brotherhood and guide its members through their personal and professional endeavors. All these things can be combined to express one common belief. No matter what obstacles or difficulties stand in our way; "¡Venceremos Porque Nacimos Para Triunfar!" (We will overcome because we were born to triumph!) We are all given the opportunity to live a significant life and as such, it is our responsibility to leave our mark on society.
16 Founding Fathers
The founding Fathers represented various ethnic backgrounds demonstrating the diversity of the Latin American community. The unity realized by these men became the foundation upon which the fraternity was established.
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| Chilean Americans Colombian Americans Cuban Americans Dominican Americans Mexican Americans Spanish Americans Peruvian Americans Puerto Rican American |
| History |
| History of Mexican-Americans Pan-Americanism |
| Religions |
| Hispanics and religion Christian Latinos Latino Jews · Latino Muslims |
| Political movements |
| Hispanics and politics Chicano Movement |
| Organizations |
| Association of Hispanic Arts Congressional Hispanic Caucus LULAC · NALFO · SHPE National Council of La Raza NALEO · MEChA · UFW |
| Culture |
| Hispanic culture Literature · Studies · Art · Music |
| Languages |
| Spanish · Spanish in the United States French · Frespañol |
| Lists |
| Communities with Hispanic majority Puerto Rico-related topics Notable Hispanics Related topics |
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•Antonio Adorno
•José Betances
•Miguel Buitrago
•Manuel Cáceres
•José Chiu
•Ronald Ellín
•Daniel Figueroa III
•Victor Gutiérrez
•Justo León
•Julio Martínez Jr.
•José Núñez
•Antonio Rodríguez
•Daryl Salas
•Manny Sánchez
•José Soto
•Simón Vélez
7 Metas(Goals)
Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. was founded upon the principles of brotherhood, scholarship and community Service. These principles are the guidelines by which we support the Latino community. They are expressed in our Metas or goals, which are the following:
1. To unite the Latino community.
2. To provide a strong and solid base for Latino culture.
3. To support each other personally and academically.
4. To establish a network of professionals.
5. To expand our brotherhood to an international level.
6. To insure that the numbers of Latinos in education is ever increasing.
7. To enrich our environment with Latino pride and spirit.
Lambda Alpha Upsilon sincerely believes that high standards, strength of character, and a common vision promote the success of the brotherhood. We must carry out our personal and professional lives in constant pursuit of the realization of our Metas. It is our Metas that provide the path to the top of the mountain as we continue to excel in every field of human endeavor.
"¡Venceremos porque Nacimos para Triunfar!"
Fraternal Membership
There are two ways of becoming an Hermano of Lambda Alpha Upsilon:
1. If there is an active undergraduate chapter present at your academic institute, then you may apply for membership through the local chapter. For information on becoming a member, please contact your local chapter/school below.
2. If there are no active undergraduate chapters of Lambda Alpha Upsilon at or near your academic institute, then you may apply for membership through the expansion division of the National Executive Committee. Feel free to contact the National Director of Expansion at Starkybibb@Aol.com to request additional information or to schedule an interest meeting at your local academic institute.
Hermanos of Lambda Alpha Upsilon have received instruction and training to become positive and productive leaders of their respective communities. The leadership skills attained through participation and organization of fraternal events and programs are a great asset in the corporate world. Cultural awareness and pride are cultivated during the Initiation Ritual and developed through involvement. Our Network of Professionals assists undergraduates and alumni alike in their personal and professional endeavors. Most importantly, our brotherhood extends beyond the college years because the sense of family that is created lends to friendships that endure a lifetime.
Undergraduate Chapters
Alpha Chapter- S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo est. 1985
Beta Chapter- Rochester Institute of Technology est. 1993
Gamma Chapter- St. John's University est. 1994
Delta Chapter- S.U.N.Y at Oswego est. 1996
Epsilon Chapter- New York City Technical College/Pace University est. 1996
Zeta Chapter- S.U.N.Y at Delhi est. 1997
Eta Chapter- S.U.N.Y at Old Westburry est. 1998
Theta Chapter- Southern Connecticut State University est. 1999
Iota Chapter- University of Florida est. 2001
Kappa Chapter- University of New Haven est. 2004
Lambda Chapter- Reserved for Deceased Hermanos
University of Wisconsin(WhiteWater)- est. 2005
The fraternity is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).
| National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations |
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| Alpha Pi Sigma • Alpha Psi Lambda • Chi Upsilon Sigma • Gamma Alpha Omega • Gamma Zeta Alpha • Gamma Phi Omega • Kappa Delta Chi • Lambda Alpha Upsilon • Lambda Pi Chi • Lambda Pi Upsilon • Lambda Sigma Upsilon • Lambda Theta Alpha • Lambda Theta Phi • Lambda Theta Nu • Lambda Upsilon Lambda • Nu Alpha Kappa • Omega Delta Phi • Omega Phi Beta • Phi Iota Alpha • Sigma Iota Alpha • Sigma Lambda Beta • Sigma Lambda Gamma • Sigma Lambda Upsilon |
