Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.

1. Lambda Theta NuSorority, Inc. Prestigious Pi Chapter California State University, Los Angeles

2. Pillars Academic Excellence Community Service Sisterhood

3. Purpose The purpose of Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. shall be to open doors of opportunity to the Latinas of our community. Our primary focus is academic excellence and meeting the needs of Latina women in higher education. Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. also promotes the advancement of Latinas through various campus activities and community services, and provides an environment for personal growth within a unit of Sisterhood. Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.’s priorities, however, will be placed upon academic excellence and community service.

4. History In the fall of 1985, at California State University, Chico a group of Latina women like many others searched for that one thing that would make their college experience a memorable one. During their search they struggled to find an organization that was willing to look past the color of their skin, their background, and many other factors. In March 11, 1986 Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. was founded at California State University, Chico by 18 dedicated women who wanted to create an organization that would meet the needs of Latinas at the University Level.

5. Philanthropy Tijeras: ‘Cutting through to enhance educational opportunities for Latinos.’ The Tijeras National Community Service Program addresses the Latino communities educational needs by focusing in the areas of Latino leadership and Latino literacy. Latino Literacy: Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. undergraduate sisters raise funds to award to nonprofit organizations that concentrate in the area of Latino Literacy. Latina Youth Leadership Conference (LYLC): Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc. organizes, facilitates, and sponsors this annual conference for junior and high school girls with the goals of increasing awareness of higher education, leadership skills development, self-esteem enhancement, A-G requirements workshops, financial aid workshops, positive decision making skills development, respect, and cultural pride.

6. Lambda Culture Stepping In 1987, the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. first introduced stepping to the ladies of Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. by inviting them to a unity step. In 1989, Lambdas incorporated stepping with Machetes as a way to symbolize our culture and strength of Latina women. Strolling Also known as party walking is done by sisters moving in unison to music. Sisters stroll to showcase our organization’s unity and/or to compete in shows.

7. Lambda Culture Stepping & Strolling (skip to 1:40) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F_D0A2d1PU&feature=youtu.be

8. Prestigious Pi Chapter • Established at California State University, Los Angeles on November 18, 2000 by five dedicated women: Nancy Campos Radharani Escudero Veronica Garcia Elva Faviola Pacheco Erica Carla Ramirez • Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. was the first Latina sorority established at CSULA and helped establish the Multi-Cultural Greek Council (MCGC) in 2007.

9. Where is Lambda Theta Nu at? Northern Mountain Region Northern Central Region Northern Pacific Northern Eastern Region Region Southern Pacific Region Southern Eastern Southern Mountain Region Region Southern Central Region

10. Chapters Alpha Chapter - California State University, Chico Beta Chapter - Colorado State University, Fort Collins Gamma Chapter - California State University, Fresno Delta Chapter - University of California, Berkeley Epsilon Chapter - University of California, Davis Zeta Chapter - California State University, Eta Chapter - Metropolitan State College, Denver Theta Chapter - California State University, Iota Chapter - University of California, Los Angeles Kappa Chapter - University of Northern Colorado, Lambda Chapter - Reserved Mu Chapter - University of California, Riverside Nu Chapter - University of California, Santa Barbara Xi Chapter - University of California, San Diego Omicron Chapter - University of Nebraska, Omaha Pi Chapter - California State University, Los Angeles Rho Chapter - Our Lady of the Lake University Sigma Chapter - University of California, Irvine Tau Chapter - University of Southern California

11. Chapters (cont.) Upsilon Chapter - Sonoma State University Phi Chapter - University of Texas, El Paso Chi Chapter - Stanford University Psi Chapter - Creighton University Omega Chapter - California State University, Monterey Bay Alpha Beta Chapter - University of Nebraska, Kearney Alpha Gamma Chapter - University of Nebraska, Lincoln Alpha Delta Chapter - Loyola Marymount University Alpha Epsilon Chapter - Iowa State University Alpha Zeta Chapter - University of San Francisco Alpha Eta Chapter - San Francisco State University Alpha Theta Chapter - San Jose State University Alpha Iota Chapter - University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alpha Kappa Chapter- California State University, San Bernardino Alpha Lambda Chapter - Arizona State University Alpha Mu Chapter- Western Illinois University Alpha Nu Chapter- St. John's University, City College of New York Alpha Xi Chapter- Kansas State University Alpha Omicron Chapter - Colorado State University, Pueblo Alpha Pi Chapter- University of California, Merced Alpha Rho Chapter-California State University, Dominguez Hills

12. Lambda Facts: -Founded March 11, 1986 -California State University, Chico -Chapters: 39 -States: 10 -Nickname: Lambdas or Sexy Silver Roses -Colors: Silver, Burgundy, White -Symbol: Rose -The FIRST Latina-based Sorority to be established in the West Coast and at CSULA. -The ONLY Sorority in the Nation to step with machetes.

13. Requirements • Must be enrolled as full time student at an accredited four year university. • Must have a 2.6 campus and cumulative GPA • Must submit an application • Must attend interview • No Hazing Policy

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15. Contact: National Website: www.LambdaThetaNu.org Elizabeth Villanueva Rebeca Diaz (323) 270-3890 (323) 394-1846 Eli_v90@yahoo.com becca1125@yahoo.com or any Sexy Silver Rose @ CSULA